Allie Pence

Aspiring Arts Administrator

Minors in International Business

and Strategic Communications

About Me

I am a student at Butler University pursuing a degree in Arts Administration with a minor in International Business and Strategic Communications. I am striving to be a well rounded pupil able to have skills of a promotional writer in the business world of the arts.

One of the largest benefits to my college education is being able to connect student learning to real life scenarios through internships and create skills that are transferable. Through doing examples and creative assignments I gained valuable skills that help set me apart from other job candidates.

Work Experience

2019 - Today

Butler University Advancement Office: Annual Giving Intern

Skills: Website update ability; created content newsletters for internal communication; event coordinator for virtual event "Count It! For Cat" and a Dawg Dinner event; edit and proof content for Day of Giving; created ambassador toolkit for fundraising; assisted with prospecting and data lists; managed 13 Day of Giving challenges.

2019 - 2019

2016 - Today

Indianapolis Zoological Society: Institutional Advancement Intern

Skills: Data entry in Raiser's Edge database; coordinated planned giving stewardship event; assisted compiling of volunteer and restaurant binders for Zoobilation fundraising event; kept on top of grants calendar and prospecting of any new grants; learned how to support the advancement team with various duties.

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra: Administrative Assistant

Skills: Creation of donor acknowledgement letters; event management of annual Gala; volunteer coordination for fundraising event; solicitation of action donations; record entry into PatronManager; assist with various office duties as needed.

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra: Financial Assistant

Skills: Basic accounting principles; integrity; basic communication skills; familiarity with business principles and practices; attention to detail; organizational skills; critical thinking skills; spreadsheets and calculation software.

2016 - Today

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site: Special Events and Marketing Intern

Skills: Create preparation sheets for events, set up and tear down various events, fill out local permit applications, help to cultivate sponsors for events, and created memos for drafted ideas at events.

2016 - Today

Starbucks: Barista

Skills: Work as a team; crafting beverages; customer service representation; quick learning ability; and basic cashier ability.

2016- 2017

Butler University: Dorm Front Desk Attendant

Skills: Basic customer service skills; professionalism and confidentiality; ways to follow procedures given in emergency situations; supreme communication skills when it comes to welcoming guests and acting as a resource.

Education

Major in Arts Administration- Music

Minor in International Business and

Strategic Communication

GPA: 3.96

Study Abroad