Geneva Benton
*********@*****.***
Current Address: Permanent Address:
**** ********** ****** ***** ******* Drive
Manhattan, Ks 66502 Shawnee, Ks 66216
Objective
To obtain a position where I can use my skills in Public Relations, and
further challenge myself to grow as an individual and as a part of a team.
Education
Kansas State University-Manhattan, KS
B.A. in Public Relations, Minor: Leadership Studies
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2010
Experience
Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Club
Promotions Intern-Kansas City, KS
Summer 2009
. Worked in a high paced team environment with the goal of increasing
the fan's baseball experience
. Gained valuable experience by orchestrating promotional events before,
during, and after games
. Acted as collaborator and creator of many marketing and recruiting
campaigns
Ecumenical Campus Ministry
Communications Intern February 2010-October
2010
. Coordinated recruitment activities and programming for the student
organization
. Wrote press releases and pitched stories to local newspapers and radio
stations
. Organized social media outlets in order to recruit student attendance,
and funding
. Planned and helped orchestrate meetings between student leaders and
director
Kansas State University Leadership Department
Small Group Leader- Manhattan, KS August 2009-
Current
. Created individualized lesson plans in coordination with the
departments teaching ideals
. Facilitated activities in order to further the education of the
students
. Coordinated with other group leaders in order to provide the most
accurate lessons
. Created an atmosphere cohesive to our discussion topics on a weekly
basis
Activities
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Vice President Membership Developement, Connection Coordinador,
Philanthropy Chair
. Advertised programs and opportunities to the members of the chapter
. Kept detailed notes of campus involvement for reference and under
National's request
. Coordinated philanthropic activities twice annually
. Organized sisterhood activities in order to grow as a whol chapter
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Vice President Education, President
. Orchestrated chapter meetings and activities
. Met the paperwork requests on both national and local levels
. Kept track of the chapter's strict budget
. Recruited new members with the intention of bettering our chapter and
our community
Special Skills
. Social Media Marketing including Facebook, Twitter, Podcasting, and
Blogging
. Experience with planning and hosting events in various settings
Websites
Ecumenical Campus Ministry's blogs: created both the concept, then kept the
blogs current with stories and news.
. Ecmkstate.wordpress.com
. Ecmlouisville.wordpress.com
. Realfoodlunchksu.wordpress.com
References
Character Reference, Ann Pierce, Long time family friend
Cell phone: 816-***-****
Employer Reference, David Jone, Ecumenical Campus Ministry
Work phone: 785-***-**** Cell phone: 785-***-****
Employer Reference, Candice Hironaka, School of Leadership Studies
Work phone: 785-***-**** Email: ******@***.***