SAVIELA E. THORNE
PO BOX 1323, COLUMBIA, SC 29202
CELL PHONE: - *-WWW.SAVIELAEDWARDSTHORNE.COM
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Computer: Microsoft Office- Including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word, Adobe, Raiser’s Edge, VPN
Public Relations and Event Planning: Intern with the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau;
interviewed on talk shows, radio broadcast, and Game Show Network, PR Manager for BOC (Body of Christ)
Record Label, Event Planning: Night of Praise and Music Ministry at Bethesda Church (10 years), Youth Trips
for Church (6 years), Weddings (4 years)
Relevant Course: Public Speaking, Project Management, Electronic Publishing and Design, Business
Communication, Organizational Behavior
Relevant Volunteer Experience: Youth President for Bethesda Church-, WFMV Gospel Station
95.3 FamilyFest, City of Columbia Mayor’s Office, IT-ology
Writing Experience: Author of “Seasons of a Women’s Life: Devotionals to Empower Women to Become
Overcomers”, Contributing Writer for Promoting Purpose Magazine, Published Author for
ThePrayingWoman.com, Faith Filled Family Magazine, and Marriage is Beautiful
Personal Skills: Ambitious, effective communicator, great listener, problem solver, analytical thinker, works well
in teams
EDUCATION
Fort Dorchester High School,
High School Diploma August
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication
Webster University
Master of Arts Degree in Information Technology Management
North Charleston, SC
1998 – June 2002
Charleston, SC
August 2002 – June 2006
Charleston, SC
August 2007 – Dec 2009
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS REGIONAL OFFICE
Columbia, SC
VETERAN SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
May 2010 – Nov. 2016
o Worked as a case manager for veterans providing information about benefits.
o Developed Quick Start claims for Day One Brokered Center at Columbia Regional Office
o Gathered necessary evidence to support claims for disability.
o Notified the veterans of decisions concerning their claim
DUNHILL STAFFING AGENCY
Charleston County School District Charleston, SC
TEMPORARY SECRETARY II – COMMUNICATION DEPT.
Dec. 2009 – Mar. 2010
o Assisted with clerical duties/day-to-day operations in the Office of Communication
o Maintained the district intranet and internet contents
BLACKBAUD, INC.
Daniel Island, SC
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST /CLIENT MANAGER
May 2007 – Feb 2009
o Registered several non-profit agencies and organizations for classes on Blackbaud Software
o Provided temporary service for non-profit agencies with staffing demands
o Worked daily on Raiser’s Edge software entering over 160 records per day
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES
City of Charleston, SC
INTERN TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EVENT COORDINATOR
May 2005 – Dec. 2006
o Successfully coordinated the "First Day Festival Charleston ", a back to school event with more than 98
exhibitors and 7,500 children and families were in attendance from the Lowcountry
o Researched Best Practices for Children and Youth, Published resource guides
o Created Powerpoint Presentations and assisted with interviews
o Managed Executive Director’s calendar, scheduled meetings
