Service State University

K asey D. Allen (Parker)

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Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Broadcasting, Emphasis: Public

Relations December 2010 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,

Okla.

Technology of Northern Italy, Study Abroad, Italy

Summer 2008

Flash Mob – Oklahoma State University

Fall 2010

Public

Responsible for all aspects of the rehearsals for the flash mob

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Relation

Accountable for videography and creating viral video of the dancers

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and later editing the video for final production

Experie

Socially Orange – Oklahoma State University

nce:

Spring 2009

Assisted in building the start of a social network for OSU journalism

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students

Determined arrangement, style and size of type, and arranged the

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layout based upon available space, knowledge of consumer needs, and aesthetic

design concept, all on a Ning platform

PR Open Mic – Oklahoma State University

April 20-24, 2009

Social media class took control of “PR Open Mic” for one week, which

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resulted in a 75 percent traffic increase

Wrote an article expressing why OSU students think we have a great

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public relations school

Project Coordinator

Leaders Fall 2009 – Fall 2010

hip: STATEments – Student-run public relations firm

Oklahoma State University

Maintained favorable public image for the client by communicating

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programs, accomplishments, and/or points of view

Prepared and distributed news releases, fact sheets, scripts, public

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Related

service announcements etc. to media outlets

Experie

Intern June

nce:

2010 – November 2010

Skills:

Oklaho Utilized InDesign for newsletters and brochures

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ma City Created and updated media lists for local newspapers and television

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All stations

Sports Reporter

Associat Dec. 8, 2009

ion O’Colly

Oklahoma State University

Wrote a feature story “Remission Statement” about a fellow college

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student who overcame cancer

Researched, developed, investigated and wrote the news story through

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interviews, observation and online resources

Oklah Determined tone and intended audience of the story. Investigated and

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oma determined the validity of news story lead

City, Public Relations Sub-Chair

Okla. Fall 2009

Homecoming

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PrepaOklahoma State University

red Implemented media relations, announcements, editorial placement and

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and public service announcements

relea Developed press releases, white papers and supporting materials for

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Telephone Specialist Representative

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July 2008 – May 2010

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Eskimo Joes Clothes Call Center

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Stillwater, Okla.

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All Proficient in both PC and Mac operating programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Sport Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Photoshop and InDesign. Experienced in social

media programs including: Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Word Press, Vimeo and basic web

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throu design. Trained in public speaking, written communications, public relations and basic

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Oklahoma State University’s Regents Distinguished Scholarship

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2007-2010

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Deans Honor Roll

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2009-2010

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Wine Forum of Oklahoma Scholarship

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2009

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sion Public Relations Student Society of America

and 2008-2010

other Ad Club

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Humane Society of Stillwater

2009-Present

American Cancer Society

2005-Present Salvation Army

2004-2007

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