BETH PFOHL
PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK
I wholeheartedly believe that passion is what makes the difference between success and failure. All of my life, I was told that I should not go into an art or communication field because those were degrees that wasted my potential. Luckily I had parents who told me to follow my dreams and never let that nonsense get into my head. In May 2019, I graduated with degrees in theatre and public relations from Miami University. From there I took a position performing with the Walt Disney Company and organizing travel for American students with ACIS, ultimately turning my favorite activities into a career, and I couldn’t be happier. I never plan on losing sight of these passions because as long as I am pursing something I love, I will be successful.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM: WALT DISNEY WORLD
February 2018-August 2018 and May 2019-Present
Maintained and exceeded world-renowned guest service standards
Managed emergency situations with efficiency, safety and courtesy
Executed application roll-out and refined operation standards in accordance
MARKETING ASSISTANT: MIAMI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS
Fall 2017-May 2019
Wrote and edited press releases, programs and news articles
Created and sent out weekly College of Creative Arts Upcoming Events email
Photographed rehearsals and art events around campus
DIGITAL AND CORE STRATEGIES INTERN: PBS
Summer 2017
Compiled and distributed the biweekly department newsletter
Evaluated the department's training and distribution methods
Developed an implementation plan for the creation of an online training portal
NEWSROOM INTERN/ADJUNCT REPORTER:Â THE DERRICK.
Summer 2016-Winter 2017
Increased social media presence and effectiveness
Helped implement a website overhaul that modernized and streamlined services
Reported on and photographed local events in business, breaking news, human interest, the arts, education and politics
PHOTOGRAPHER: THE MIAMI STUDENT
Fall 2015-Present
Increased coverage of the arts for the campus-wide audience
Covered on-campus and local events important to the community
LOAN PROCESSOR:Â NORTHWEST BANK
Summer 2015
Facilitated conversations between different divisions to ensure that all loan paperwork was properly completed to federal standards
Ensured timely and efficient communication between the bank and customers to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
EDUCATION
MIAMI UNIVERSITY IN OXFORD, OHIO: BACHELORÂ IN THEATRE
AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONÂ (MUSIC THEATRE MINOR)
2015-2019
3.96 GPA | President’s and Dean’s List | 2019 President's Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Miami University Academic Scholars Program | Creative Arts Division
RedHawk Excellence, Creative Arts Dean’s and Abegglen Theatre scholarships
Public Relations Student Society of America, Stage Left and Phi Mu Fraternity membership
STUDY ABROAD: MIAMI UNIVERSITY DOLOBOIS EUROPEAN CENTER IN LUXEMBOURG, EUROPE
Fall Semester 2018
Planned and executed campus-wide and campus-community events as Co-Chair of the Student Faculty Council as a way to foster integration and cultural immersion
Broadened my own cultural perspectives and global awareness through study and travel
Conducted daily business in four languages (French, Luxembourgish, German and English)
LEADERSHIP
MIAMI UNIVERSITY | OXFORD, OHIO
Creative Arts Scholars Program Divisional Representative | 2016-2017
Teaching assistant for Qualitative Research Methods (STC 262) | 2017
Marketing assistant for the Theatre Department’s season | 2016-present
MIAMI UNIVERSITY | LUXEMBOURG, EUROPE
Student Co-Chair of the Student Faculty Council | Fall 2018
Teaching Assistant at the Maison Relais Fousbann | Fall 2018
BARROW-CIVIC THEATRE | FRANKLIN, PA
Producer for the Youth One-Act Festival | Summer 2016
Three-time director for the Youth One-Act Festival | 2013-2015
Student director/assistant for the Youth Theatre Program | 2014-present
Musical theatre audition workshop instructor | Summer 2016
C. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | FRANKLIN, PA
Bible school entertainment leader | Summer 2016
Sunday school and toddler room instructor | 2010-present
