Gretchen De Kerillis
Glenside,PA
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Communications graduate with hands on experience in project management, digital marketing, and client relations. Skilled at building strong professional relationships and executing communication plans that drive engagement. Passionate about combining strategic thinking and creativity to achieve business objectives in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Deerfield Group
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Gained hands-on experience with Adobe Workfront for project tracking and Adobe Acrobat for document management.
- Scoped project timelines and deliverables.
- Submitted and tracked request tickets to the development team.
- Facilitated cross-team communication.
- Coordinated and scheduled push live dates for press releases.
Intern
Kreilick Conservation LLC
Oreland, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Contributed to the creation of compelling content for company newsletters.
- Attended and observed on site meetings, gaining insights into decision-making processes.
THON Committee Member
Four Diamonds Fund
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance ideas.
- Spearheaded promotional events to raise awareness and promote initiatives.
- Developed ideas for raising capital to fund special projects.
Server and Hostess
The Crab House At Two Mile Landing
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
Manager
Oreland Swim Club
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Lifeguard
Oreland Swim Club
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
Copy Editor
Springfield Township High School Yearbook
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content.
- Created headlines, subheads and photo captions for local and national news stories.
- Verified statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive product.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Babysitter
Local Families
06.2016 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Volunteer
Springfield Township Parks And Recreation
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications Arts And Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2026
Skills
- Behavior Monitoring
- Activity Planning
- Child Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Licensed Driver
- CPR certified
- Special needs experience
- Rule Setting
- Emotionally Supportive
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Sales Techniques
Timeline
Intern
Deerfield Group
05.2025 - 08.2025
Intern
Kreilick Conservation LLC
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manager
Oreland Swim Club
06.2023 - 08.2023
Server and Hostess
The Crab House At Two Mile Landing
05.2023 - 08.2023
THON Committee Member
Four Diamonds Fund
01.2023 - 05.2026
Copy Editor
Springfield Township High School Yearbook
08.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Springfield Township Parks And Recreation
09.2018 - 10.2018
Lifeguard
Oreland Swim Club
06.2018 - 08.2023
Babysitter
Local Families
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communications Arts And Sciences
Pennsylvania State University