Hannah Frances Kern
Hannah Frances Kern
Hannah Frances Kern
(954) 644-9798
[email protected]
Education
University of Florida, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
hannah frances kern
- B.S., Agriculture Education and Communication, Minor in Leadership, Expected May 2017
- Specialization in Communication and Leadership Development
- Concentration in Globalization, Certification in Global Leadership and Change
Assistant Director of Special Events and Alumni Relations, Gator Growl and Homecoming
- Promoted the worlds largest student run pep rally by selling merchandise and tickets
- Organized the Round Robin schedule for the top 12 competitors in the nation
- Assisted in planning four alumni events before Gator Growl in four different cities to boost ticket sales and maintain alumni relations
- Assist the chair in contacting student organizations to co-sponsor entertainers to perform for the student body
- Supervise and lead staff to bring a variety of entertainment to campus and then market the shows to students
Vice- Chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Student Senate (2 terms)
- Worked to draft a $17.8 million budget fiscal year 2014-2015 that, as a result of a budget decrease from the previous years
necessitated a benefit-cost analysis of dozens of programs
- Assisted in drafting a $18.9 million budget fiscal year 2013-2014 which allocated students funds towards student organizations and
facilities
- Acting Chair that funded 124 student organizations via a $1.5 million allocation to subsidize and promote the success of each
organization
- Reviewed all non-budgetary bills, resolutions, and proposed constitutional amendments submitted to the Senate and constitutions of any
student organization requesting special allocations or requesting or again receiving an annual budget
- Wrote and pass legislation on behalf of students such as 24/5 library, bike repair stations, free printing in residence halls, and lower tuition
- Examine, amend if warranted, and report to the Senate all special requests for allocations.
- Submit into the Senate records all special requests for allocations and other documents submitted to the committee
- Collaborated specifically with the University of Florida administration to analyze the effectiveness of ProctorU exams for online classes
- Created the Swamp Party's budget for the Spring Campaign factoring in contributions and expenses throughout the campaign
- Assisted in campaign fundraising from corporations in Gainesville and various organization on campus and set deadlines for campaign
contributions
- Met with Student Government administration to ensure all expenses were accurately reported and accounted for and we did receive any
campaign violations
- Met with all of the Communication directors to ensure the Party met outreach deadlines
- Worked with the Party President, Spokesperson and executive board to create communication deadlines
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Healing Hands Organization
Fall 2013- Present
- Speak at an annual conference to encourage donation from corporation to aid the Healing Hands for Arthritis foundation
- Create give away gifts for corporations to give to their clients when they donate to the Healing Hands organization
St. Francis House, Volunteer
Fall 2013- Present
- Organized volunteer events on behalf of Student Government to assist in serving meals and organizing their food pantry
- Participated on behalf of my college in a food drive that collected non perishable food items before the summer break and donated the
food the St. Francis food pantry to subsides the lack of donations during the summer, then created a presentation to create awareness about
volunteering opportunities
Fall 2015
Established a fundraiser for organization members to participate in to benefit the organization Re-Thread that aids in breaking the cycle of
the sex trade by creating viable work for those affected by the sex trade