Katelynn Leigh Custer
Charlotte, NC 28270
210-***-**** ********.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a well respected corporation where I can utilize my skills and experiences to prepare and seamlessly execute
event programs in the most successful way to exceed corporate sales, marketing and public relations objectives of the organization .
EDUCATION
June 2008 – August 2012
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Minor in Business Administration
Emphasis in Tourism Management
Cumulative GPR: 3.0 Major GPR: 3.526
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
STUDY ABROAD, Fiji and Australia Summer 2011
Focused on international culture, renewable natural resources and sustainable development within tourist environments.
Emphasized the importance of global knowledge, connectivity and understanding of human-environment interactions.
Program Planning Tourism Marketing Fair and Event Management
Park Planning and Design Park and Tour Operations Recreation and Tourism Programs
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
AGGIE REPRESENTATIVES, RPTS August 2011- August 2012
(Leadership Committee)
Assisted in providing leadership development opportunitie s for RPTS undergraduate students in the department’s annual
career fair.
OMEGA PHI ALPHA, National Service Sorority August 2010- August 2012
(National Committee)
Participated in (6) service projects annually that caters to the universi ty community, the community-at-large and nations of
the world.
THE BIG EVENT, Service Project
Sponsored student organization that allows students of Texas A&M University to say “Thank you” to the residents of Bryan/
College Station for the support they provide for the University through community service.
EXPERIENCE
SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC., Charlotte, NC January 2013- Present
(Sales Intern)
Assisted in devising marketing campaigns and proposals for existing clients and new prospec ts within the motorsports
industry.
Contributed in marketing presentations, daily research on events and other sports marketing opportunities .
Supported client service related duties, routine office duties and database management.
Aided Speedway Children’s Charities with detailed information for press releases, organizing fund - raisers, and
administrative/office work.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, San Antonio TX May 2012- August 2012
(Athletic Marketing Assoc. Intern)
Under the direction from Marketing Associate, worked as a liaison between the Athletic Department and the University
Marketing Department to ensure that UTSA portrayed a consistent message and that both departments were synchronized on
all matters.
Key player in marketing, creating, integrating and generating traffic to all social media sites.
Team member in creating promotional materials, including flyers and graphics for electronically based advertising to endorse
athletic events and programs.
Assist in promotions of the University’s Athletic Program by being part of a team that is focused on building UTSA’s sports
programs’ momentum.
TRADITIONS CLUB, College Station TX July 2011- January 2012
(Service/ Event Staff)
Provided excellence in service during special events and regular dining
Gained experience in customer service and formal dining events
References Available Upon Request