CASSIDY M. KIRKENDALL
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Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA Graduated: May 2020 Bachelor of Arts- Strategic Communications GPA: 3.2/4.0 Public Relations Emphasis
Relevant Coursework: Essentials of Digital Media, Strategic Event Management, Integrated Marketing Communications and PR Writing and Campaigns
WORK EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Intern; Selinsgrove Chamber of Commerce May 2019-September 2019 Selinsgrove, PA
- Coordinated events within the Greater Susquehanna Valley Region
- Constructed press releases, flyers and digital advertisements to promote coordinated events
- Maintained social media accounts to publicize events and uphold an appropriate social image Student Ambassador; Susquehanna University Admissions Office November 2018-May 2020 Selinsgrove, PA
- Selected by the Susquehanna University Admissions Department as an ambassador to provide campus tours to perspective students and serve as a representative at multiple campus functions
- Lend assistance at recruiting events and on-campus information sessions
- Contact perspective students individually to promote the university and follow up on tour experience Waitress; The Fence Drive-In April 2016-Present
Milton, PA
- Worked as a team member to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
- Worked in accordance with all health and safety guidelines to promote wellness among customers
- Remained professional under all circumstances
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Kappa Delta Sorority February 2018-May 2020
Susquehanna University
- Philanthropy Committee: Aid in running community service events for Prevent Child Abuse America, Children and Youth of Snyder County and Girl Scout of USA
- Social Chair: Plan, schedule and coordinate on and off campus events Vice President of Public Relations; Panhellenic Council February 2019-February 2020 Susquehanna University
- Managed the council’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to showcase philanthropic motives, events and overall accomplishments of sororities on campus
- Obtained pictures and information from sororities to create appropriate publications Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) January 2019-January 2020 Susquehanna University
- Created original content including news articles and press releases for campus organizations and teams
- Planned and coordinated fundraising events
SKILLS
Computer: Google AdWord Certified Adobe Suite Canva Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel Social Media Management: Instagram Facebook Twitter Snapchat Communication: Multi-tasking in high pressure work environments, Relationship-building, Attention to detail