Communications - Public Relations/Advertising - Marketing

Kayla Tomblin

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Pittsburgh, PA **205

716-***-**** (cell)

E-mail: *******.*****@*****.***

EDUCATION

Clarion University of Pennsylvania – B.S. in Communications; Concentration in Public Relations 3.5/4.0

Minor: Spanish

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology- Melbourne, Australia

Study Aboard Program (ISEP) - Summer/Fall 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Front Desk Assistant, Rivers Club-Pittsburgh, PA May 2011-Current

• Teach swim lessons, ensure swimmers safety and maintenance of the pool

• Greet members, schedule appointments with other members of the professional staff i.e. massages, personal fitness instruction

Advertising Intern, Krome Communications – Pittsburgh, PA May 2011-Current

• Assist Account Executives with projects

• Wrote Case Studies for E-Newsletter, found articles and links

Public Relations Intern, Clarion Chamber of Business and Industry- Clarion, PA Jan 2011-March 2011

• Wrote Press Releases

• Designed layout for external publications, newsletter, brochures

• Event coordinated Clarion Wine Walk, 2011 Annual Dinner, What to do in Clarion?

• Created/Managed social media channels, create Facebook events, send out e-mail blasts

• General office work

Office Assistant to the Center of Leadership and Involvement, Clarion University – Clarion, PA Aug 2008-May 2011

• Served as liaison between members of recognized student organization and professional staff members

• Handled all campus event money transactions; concerts, bus trips, speakers

• Distributed mail to student organizations and professional staff members

• Answered telephone, write letters, file documents

Customer Service Representative, Holiday Valley Resort & Conference Center- Ellicottville, NY 2009-2011 (Seasonal)

• Assisted in group sales department

• Sold season passes, ski lift tickets, gift cards

• Worked with angry guests to make their experience at Holiday Valley more enjoyable

• Produced mailing lists for potential or current season pass holders

• General office work- welcome guests into office, answer phone

Marketing Intern, Holiday Valley Resort & Conference Center – Ellicottville, NY Summer 2010

• Client research and campaigned to prospective school/college ski clubs

• Developed media lists

• Created media kits - Double Diamond Golf Course/Pool Complex/Tamarack Club

• Wrote Press Releases

• Designed brochures- Summer in Ellicottville

• Planned Grand Opening of the Pool Complex

Buffalo Bills Student Leader Program Participant, Buffalo Bills Community Relations - Orchard Park, NY 2006-2007

• Coordinated and planned promotional events – Heineken Combine, Haunted House

• Attended football games – handed out field passes and credentials to sponsors

• Created give-a-way fundraisers in the community

• Worked with the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County

AWARDS

Mass Media Arts, Journalism & Communication Studies Departmental Scholarship: 2010

Dean’s List: 2009, 2010, 2011

Clarion Study Abroad Scholarship: 2009

Scholar Athlete Award: 2007 and 2008

OTHER EXPIERENCE

University Activities Board (Public Relations Co-Chairperson)

Member of Clarion Women’s Soccer Team (2007 & 2008 Seasons)

Public Relations Student Society of America PRSSA (Secretary, Vice President- Arranged Speakers & Tours)

American Advertising Foundation AAF (Underwriting committee)

WCUC-91.7FM, Clarion University Radio Station (News reader)

Alpha Mu Gamma Spanish National Honor Society (Treasurer)

Sister of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority (Intramural Sports Coordinator)

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