Katy B. Fleming
Telephone: 757-***-**** - cell
Email: ************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in event planning, networking, marketing,
and/or public relations while making full use of established skills in
Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and
Access.
EDUCATION:
Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
Communication Studies Major; May 2009
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
. Senior thesis film - "Marketing and PR Techniques used in Key West's
Fantasy Fest"
. Member of Hollins University Television - Taped events on campus to
edit and show on the University's private channel
. Developed new PR proposal/plan for Career Center
. Community Spring Tinker Day event - Co-planned and coordinated event;
organized and coordinated print and broadcast media interviews; oversaw
all arrangements with the news media involving activity; worked with
the city of Roanoke to obtained proper permits; worked with the Roanoke
police department to insure proper security; wrote materials including
news releases, spot radio and television announcements, fact sheets,
and background statements
. Senior Appreciation Program Co-chair - Planned the development of the
program, wrote and sent informational and solicitation letters to
classmates, attended and made announcements at senior class meetings,
coordinated student selection and solicitation process, helped identify
and solicit leadership gift prospects ($100 or more), represented the
Hollins Fund office to the senior class and assisted with collecting
pledge payments from classmates
. Traditions Committee Co-chair - Created agenda, guided meetings,
communicated with administration about event plans, worked closely with
senior class president and communicated plans with Student Government
president and senate, ensured all plans were followed through
Green Hill Yacht & Country Club, Quantico, MD
PR/Social Director: October 2009 - Present
. Create, publish, and distribute monthly event flyer and flyers for all
member events
. Create and update event slideshow to display in the clubhouse
. Constantly communicating with the membership by sending email updates,
receiving and placing phone calls, sending letters, etc.
. Coordinate and develop various events to increase member participation
. Created and maintain club's Facebook and Twitter accounts
. Maintain updated member information in database
. Work with membership to implement their ideas
. Many other tasks
Chiropractic Care Center, Blue Ridge, VA
Marketing Assistant: January 2009 - May 2009
. Developed and implemented a marketing plan to increase clients in
Southwest Virginia
. Set up promotional appointments
. Developed and wrote information materials
. Represented the center at health fairs
Hollins University Marketing, Roanoke, VA
Photography Office Assistant: March 2008 - May 2009
. Took photos to be used on Hollins' web site and in publications (head
shots, athletic teams, and athletic action shots)
. Active use of Photoshop
. Resolved planning and scheduling problems
. Assisted the freelance photographer on photo shoots
. Maintained digital image library and index
. Assisted marketing staff when needed with projects and events
NASA Management Education Center, Wallops Island, VA
Intern: January 2008
. Set up a new filing system for the MEC
. Organized MEC literature and training materials
. Supported conferences and training sessions at the MEC
. Interacted with NASA Managers and the trainees attending sessions at
the MEC
Hollins University Admissions, Roanoke, VA
Admissions Assistant: August 2006 - December 2007
. Corresponded with prospective students in Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio,
Texas, and Pennsylvania via mail, e-mail or telephone
. Represented the university to potential students to give a positive
image of the university
. Fielded questions from prospective students and high school guidance
counselors
. Provided admission and scholarship packets to all prospective students
. Hosted prospective students during overnight visits
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
. Student Success Leader - Assisted incoming students with orientation,
and scheduling to achieve most of time management and success in their
freshman year.
. Hollins Activity Board - Devised and put into practice various
recreational events intended for the students of the university.
Northrop Grumman, Wallops Island, VA
Business Asst./Contracts & Procurement: May - August 2007 & 2008
. Organized open/closed PTO files and open/closed MTO files
. Created cost quote spreadsheets
. Created 6 month progress/quote spreadsheets
. Entered invoice data into IMSS system
. Verified prices and quotes in IMSS and credit card book
. Researched and arranged credit card invoices into alphabetical order
. Manually recorded credit card data for available credit card balance
. Developed balance differences in credit card book
. Input finalized costs in IMSS
Added tasks:
. Updated and monitored new sellers, their agreements, and W9's
. Maintained spreadsheet for certificates and W9's
. Received and distributed bills and mail
. Maintained RFQ's
. Organized and distributed receiving documents
. Verified receiving reports in order book and files