Kayla Meade
Louisa, Kentucky 41230
**********@*****.***
Objective
To implement the skills obtained in the field of Advertising and Public
Relations and to strive to make meaningful contributions to the
organization and projects I will oversee.
Education
Morehead State University- Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public
Relations, graduating December 2007.
Experience
Internship- Public Relations January 2006-
May 2006
Morehead Chamber of Commerce
Morehead, Kentucky
. Assisted Director of Chamber as secretary.
o Took phone calls
o Wrote invoices
o Worked at Chamber Luncheons
o Assisted in Anniversary Dinner Celebration.
Work Experience/ Internship October
2006- May 2007
Office of Student Activities
Morehead, Kentucky
o Planned and implement events on campus such as Mr. Morehead
Pageant, concerts, basketball games, and Dance Marathon.
o Created website for Dance Marathon. Implemented public relations
for events.
Work Experience June 2007-
Present
The Big Sandy Superstore Arena- SMG
Events Coordinator
Huntington, WV
. Co-Coordinator of Conference Center
o Work with Conference Center Coordinator to plan, book, and
implement events within Conference Center.
o Sit on the Conference Center Marketing Committee.
o Implemented Marketing Plan for Conference Center.
. Assisted Marketing Manager
o Work with Marketing Manager to plan monthly calendar, group
sales, and advertising for events in the Arena.
o Assist in planning and executing entertainment and vendors for
annual Dogwood Arts and Crafts Festival.
o Planned and executed car show and craft show for annual Rib and
Music Festival.
. Assisted Human Resources Manager
o File paperwork for new hires and previous employees.
o Assist Human Resources Manager as liaison between HR and new
hires.
o Contend to payment registers, invoices, and complete paperwork
for new hires.
. Assist Events Manager
o Work as event receptionist
o Work as event staff
. Box Office
o Sell tickets for Arena events
Selected Achievements
. Served as National Liaison for the campus chapter of Public Relations
Student Society of America.
. Planned and implemented fundraiser for MSU Dance Marathon, raising
more than any other fundraiser in the past.
. Served as Vice President: Programming and maintained the website for
Delta Gamma Fraternity.
. Served as Delta Gamma Fraternity-Delta Omicron Chapter Membership
Advisor.
. Implemented Marketing Plan for Big Sandy Superstore Arena-SMG
Special Skills and Competencies
QuarkXPress Comfortable in PC & MAC platforms
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop Web Design
Microsoft Excel
Smart Draw News writing and Reporting
Microsoft Outlook
Volunteer Work
American Cancer Society Golden Anchor Program 4-H
March of Dimes Rowan Co. Christmas
Service for Sight
UK Children's Hospital Children's Miracle Network
Coats for Kids
References Available Upon Request