Dec. 9, 2009

Summary

• Enthusiastic and experienced in public relations
• Strong background in oral and written communication
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly and working under pressure
• Experienced at communicating ideas clearly and effectively
• Extensive computer training, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Strong desire to further my education with a real world experience
• Strong background in the sports industry
• Background in event promotions and marketing strategies in athletics

Education

B.S. Journalism and Mass Communications with concentration in Human Resources
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS May 2010

Career History

Fan Experience and Sales Intern, Kansas State Athletics

• Increased attendance at all sporting events with new promotional ideas
• Organized and executed Women of K-State athletic events
• Collaborated with senior staff on projects and events
• Worked directly with student athletes to coordinate in-game recognitions
• Created and executed Men's and Women's basketball half-time shows
• Assisted in a variety of projects within the department

Student Worker, Kansas State University Department of Management

• Worked directly with students and faculty in assisting with their daily needs
• Answered incoming calls and scheduled daily appointments for department head
• Performed daily office duties including filing, copying, and mail sorting
• Created daily displays for office information
• Organized Advisory Board Meeting for the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship
• Assisted in the initial building of the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship

Student Volunteer, Kansas State Football

• Assisted with office wide projects
• Created flyers in Photoshop and InDesign for recruits
• Worked directly with recruits on Game Day visits, formal visits, and through correspondence
• Reported directly to assigned coach on a daily basis, working with both public and confidential information

Memberships & Affiliations

• Alumnae Relations Chair, Marshal, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
• Member, Public Relations Student Society of America
• Member, Powercat Pride
• Volunteer, ALS Chapter of Kansas City - Lou Gehrig's Disease
• Member, NACMA- National Association of College Marketers Administrators