Mary Kathryn McMillon

*** *** ****** #**** ******, AL 36526

601-***-**** ablu4r@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Seeking professional position in public relations or marketing

Education:

Mississippi State University: Bachelor of Arts, May 2006

Communication Major: Public Relations Emphasis, Broadcasting Minor

3.78/4.0 GPA: Magna Cum Laude

Computer Skills:

Microsoft: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign

Work Experience:

Communications Coordinator for United States Sports Academy

March 2009 July 2009, Daphne, AL

Created and designed marketing publications for academic programs and company events

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via brochures, flyers, booklets and newsletters for print and online delivery

• Authored and distributed all press releases to local, national and international media

• Authored monthly online newsletter circulated to subscribers worldwide

• Coordinated publications and distribution schedules for other departments

Publicity Chair for Starkville Area Arts Council

October 2007 December 2008, Starkville, MS

• Events: 2008 and 2009 Cotton District Art Festivals, 2008 Star Shine Fundraiser

• Prepared and executed publicity plan to reach audiences for each event

• Kept local and state media informed via stories, releases, media kits and interviews

• Served as liaison between SAAC and media and as contact for general information

• Developed new marketing pieces, brochure and advertisements for SAAC

Head Bartender for Columbus Country Club

November 2006 December 2008, Columbus, MS

• Managed daily operations, trained new employees, assisted with ordering and inventory

• Assisted with set up and implementation of events held at club

Special Projects Coordinator for Greater Starkville Development Partnership

December 2006 November 2007, Starkville, MS

• Coordinated and assisted in special events, festivals, seminars, socials, receptions, tours,

trade shows, visitor bags, mail outs and monthly board meetings

• Events: Annual Banquet, Miss Hospitality, Orientation, Get Swept Up, Christmas Parade

• Managed inventory, information requests, databases, ad leads and monthly reports

• Served as contact for events, projects and general information

• Executive Director of SOAR Community Foundation

Marketing Intern for Mississippi State Athletic Marketing Department

September 2004 June 2006, Starkville, MS

• Directed promotions and activities during half times and game breaks

• Advertised and distributed information of upcoming games and events

• Gathered donations and prizes from local businesses

• Created promotions catering to request of sponsoring businesses

Community Involvement:

Starkville Area Arts Council Executive Board Member (2008 Term)

Starkville Area Arts Council Member (2007 2008)

Starkville Young Professionals Member (2007 2008)

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