Wallis Stanfield

E-Mail: wjs0012@auburn.edu

Objective
I graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in English Literature with a minor in
Communications. I am currently a graduate student in the Auburn University Department of Political
Science for my Masters degree in Global Public Administration and International Non-profits. I have
experience with alumni, donor, and clientele relations, fundraising, leadership, professional
liaisoning, and exposure and performance in clerical and organizational settings. I am capable of
working in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.

Potential post-graduate interests include and integrate: university-level development and

communications; administrative involvement in curatorial and academic platforms; text editing and
creative writing; and plenipotentiary, organizational, government, and international relations.

Experience
n Development Student Assistant for the Auburn University Libraries Duties include but
are not limited to: analyzing development data to locate and contact alumni and donors;
arranging appointments and visits for the development team; assisting development officers
with stewarding donors during events and tours when available; maintaining contact with
alumni and donors when on campus as well as correspondence with them via email, phone, and
letters; Auburn Universitys Tiger Giving Day stewardship; and general assistance to the AU
Libraries Administrative Office and the Library Campaign Committee and its participants.
[December 2015-present]
n 68th Japan-America Student Conference American Delegate - As a selected American
student, I worked, studied, travelled, and collaborated with 35 other American university
students and 36 Japanese university students for the month of August 2016 on the political,
economical, and cultural relationships between the United States and Japan. As part of the
Globalization and Economic Development Roundtable, we focused on the responsibilities the
U.S. and Japan have for the domestic and international ramifications of decisions made both on
the micro- and macro-economic levels between the two nations. I was also part of an
Entrepreneurship Roundtable designated to find a social issue in modern society and propose a
sustainable business model to fixing that issue. This year, the conference was hosted in four site
locations: Boston, MA; Washington, D.C.; Missoula, MT; and San Francisco, CA. [April
September 2016]
n Kentucky Gateway Museum Center Library/Archives Volunteer I have been responsible
for handling, copying, and formatting materials and documents, selecting and creating a mock-
up of newspaper articles dating back to 1889, assisting museum library visitors, and any other
special projects delegated to me. I also have been involved with collaborating with others for
organizing fundraising proposals and other events for this institution as a "Friend of the Library.
[December 2015-present]
n Auburn University Office of Development Student Assistant I was a student
representative at several events throughout the year hosting alumni and friends of the
university and performing duties assigned to me, as well as assisted in various office clerical
tasks with regards to donor mail and correspondence and office telephone reception. [February
2015-December 2015]
n On-Campus Phonathon Student Caller for Auburn University Office of Development
and Ruffalo Noel Levitz - As a member of the Auburn University Foundation Phonathon team
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comprised of currently-enrolled Auburn students, I had responsibility to call, engage, and
encourage friends and alumni of the university to make contributions to help fund scholarships,
campus improvements, as well as participate in the "Because This is Auburn" $1 Billion
Campaign. [February 2015-December 2015]
n Provided assistance for a large-animal veterinarian and helped with surgical and medical
procedures benefitting animal welfare; filed paperwork and catalogued products in office. [2009-
2015]
n Summer internship/shadow opportunity for educational advancement at a Garrison Meat
Processing in Garrison, Kentucky. [June 2014]
n Summer internship/shadow opportunity with the United States Department of Agriculture-Food
Safety and Inspection Service and Pilgrims Pride Corp. in Mayfield, Kentucky. [July 2014]

Education
High School
Attended St. Patricks High School from 2009 2011 in Maysville, Kentucky.

Note: Received the Spanish II Award for excellence in foreign language.

Involved with FBLA, National Honors Society, Academic Team, Future Problem Solving, Class
President,

Music and Theatre Programs, and Varsity Athletics

Attended Mason County High School from 2011-2013 in Maysville, Kentucky.

Part of National Honors Society, National Art Honors Society, Music and Theatre Programs,
and Varsity

Athletics

Graduated in June 2013.

College/University
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in Communications at Auburn University in
Auburn,

Alabama.

Expected graduation date: May 2017.

Involved with Student Alumni Association, The BIG Event, International Buddy Program, Pine
Hills

Literacy Program, Library Student Advisory Council, Auburn University Libraries Campaign
Committee,

68th Japan-American Student Conference

Note: Elementary reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in the Japanese language.
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