Kara Reid
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Skills
●Effective Communication
●Teamwork & Collaboration
●Critical Analysis
●Editing
●Problem Solving
●Active Listening
●Records Management
●File Organization
●Proficient in Cascade
●Proficient in navigating Cision
●Excel
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Volunteer Experience
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Norcross Co-Op
Humane Society of America
Special Olympics of Georgia
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Relevant Coursework
●Communication Research Methods
●Technical and Professional Writing
●Business Communication
●Media Writing I and II
●Media Law and Ethics
●Writing for Public Relations
Communications professional with a strong foundation in marketing and public relations. Seeking a dynamic role to apply my skills, collaborate effectively within a team, and contribute to organizational growth.
Emory University Media Relations Intern
January 2024 - June 2024 Atlanta, GA
●Assisted with administrative tasks to support the workload of the team
●Communicated with Emory Photo and Video in order to schedule headshots for faculty
●Drafted bios to be published on faculty expert website
●Assisted with pulling media news stories to be published in Daily Scan (daily publication that Emory sends out of news involving Emory)
●Escorted media visits on campus with various news outlets (WABE, Fox 5, Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Common Bond Brewers Bartender & Social Content Creator
January 2023 - May 2023 Montgomery, AL
●Managed the booking of promotional events and private parties
●Assisted with social media content creation and editing
●Served customers with a focus on craft beer knowledge
Winter Construction Company Office Operations Assistant
February 2016 - March 2020 Atlanta, GA
●Provided essential support for various office tasks, including filing, database management, and document organization
●Ensured a clean and organized office environment, safeguarding confidential company records
●Reviewed, updated, and verified client files, maintaining data accuracy
Auburn University at Montgomery / Communications Studies
Montgomery, AL Graduated 2023
●Earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing