Katlin B. McKinley
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Education
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies
GPA: 3.55
Concentration: Public relations, Communications, Advertising
Relevant Experience
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, Internship
Charlotte, NC - May 2009 - August 2009
. Helped create press releases distributed in newspapers
. Assisted with photo shoots for County's Magazine
. Updated and modernized marketing materials; including new title and image
for company card
. Interviewed local government officials
West Virginia University, Compliance Internship
Morgantown, WV - May 2008 - December 2008
. Maintained compliance within NCAA regulations on promotional items for
players enrolled at WVU.
. Ensured approval of NCAA regulations for athlete's summer working
programs.
. Initiated organization system within the Compliance Department.
. Provide secretarial support for the department managers such as answering
telephones and assisting visitors.
Johnstown Magazine, Fashion Editor Internship
Johnstown, PA - April 2006 - June 2006
. Planned studio photo shoots, coordinated photographers, staff, and
models/talent.
. Wrote and edited articles for release.
. Created layouts for publishing.
. Selected and displayed collections for photo shoots.
Shadowing Experience
Froehling & Robertson, Inc. - Engineering Firm
Columbia, MD - September 2007
. Shadowed the Director of Marketing, Advertising, and Promotions.
ECS Carolinas, LLP - Engineering Firm
Charlotte, NC - December 2008
. Shadowed the head of Business Development, Public Relations, and Graphic
Design.
Computer Skills
. Adobe Acrobat Professional - 8.0 (entry level)
. Photoshop CS3 - 10.0 (entry level)
. InDesign CS3 - 5.0 (entry level)
. MS Office/PowerPoint
Honors & Awards
. West Virginia University Presidential Award for Excellence in
Scholarship in recognition of a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average. Fall
Term, 2007; Spring Term, 2010
. Requested by History Professor to write a letter of recommendation for
his "Teacher of the Year" Achievement Award Nomination at West Virginia
University. Fall Term, 2007.
. Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization, Member.
Hobbies
. Traveling
. Sports: Sports Ambassador for Friendship Soccer Games-Amsterdam,
Holland
. Exercising
. Volunteering at Nursing Homes, Habitat for Humanity, and Special
Olympics