Grand Rapids Management

KRISTIN M. COPPENS

*******.*******@*****.*** | 734-***-****

EDUCATION

B. Sci.: Political Science (minor in International Relations), 2006-10

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Finalist - 2009 Dewey J. Hoitenga Philosophy Essay Contest

Nominee - 2010 Kenneth R. Venderbush Leadership Award for campus service and advocacy leadership

Coursework in human rights, international politics, foreign policy & processes, environmental sustainability, ethics, social problems, governmental procedures

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Media Relations Director and Staff Writer, 2011-present

The Awesome Mitten [www.awesomemitten.com]

Responsible for covering all events, businesses, people, restaurants, etc. in West Michigan.

Responsible for social media management, press releases, media contact and relations, and management of 3-5 interns.

Executive Assistant/Project Assistant, 2012

JW Marriott Grand Rapids

Responsible for administrative tasks, scheduling, correspondence, donations, and mail/filing.

Social media management of Twitter and Pinterest. Assisted with execution of Facebook, website, and e-marketing tools.

Marketing and PR Director, 2011-2012

The Radisson Grand Rapids Riverfront Hotel

Responsible for all marketing, advertising, social media management, web design, press release, editing, and proofing for hotel, restaurant, and lounge

Monthly Contributor, March 2012

KHLOE Magazine

Monthly contributor to the Empowerment and Survivor section of the magazine

Guest Blogger, March 2012

616 Lofts

Blog posts covering the essence of downtown Grand Rapids living

Staff Writer, 2011

MittenBrew [www.mittenbrew.com]

Responsible for showcasing Michigan craft beer, primarily in the Grand Rapids, MI area

Staff Writer, 2011-2012

Examiner.com - Grand Rapids, MI Restaurant Examiner

Responsible for research and informational writing on new and existing restaurants in the Grand Rapids, MI area

Intern/Staff Writer, 2011

Fashionista Chicago [www.fashionistachicago.blogspot.com]

Responsible for research and promotional writing on emerging Chicago-area fashion boutiques and designers

Intern/Staff Writer, 2009

West Michigan Environmental Action Council

Planned and hosted environmental clean-ups, fundraisers

Responsible for newsletter writing/editing, samples: www.wmeac.org/media/files/global/WMEAC-Newsletter-fall-2009.pdf

President, 2008-09; Vice President, 2006-08, 2010

Students for a Free Tibet - Grand Valley Chapter

Established 6 new and maintained 8 existing funding relationships with national non-profit organizations

Hosted guest speakers, film screenings, panels, fundraisers, and advertising initiatives to increase issue awareness

Co-founder; Treasurer, 2007-08

Grand Valley Students for a Peaceful Africa

Managed annual budget of $1,500 accomplished by reorganizing group spending priorities

FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE

Event Director, 2009

LiNK - The North Korea Human Rights Crisis

Responsible for planning event oversight, including all advertising, fundraising, and profit management

Campus Fundraising Coordinator, 2009

Invisible Children Schools for Schools Program

Raised $1,500 for donation, gaining skills in networking and advertising techniques

Fundraising Coordinator/Host, 2008-09

Fair Trade Coalition of Grand Rapids

Hosted 1st and 2nd annual Mark Handler Singing Bowls performances, raising money for fair trade goods

Fundraiser/Campus Advocate, 2006-08

Amnesty International, Grand Valley Chapter

Co-organized and conducted fundraising initiatives, petition campaigns, various guest lectures, and discussion groups

OTHER SKILLS/INTERESTS

Reprints of published articles on US foreign policy/relations, environmental and human rights issues available at:

http://thewritingsofkristincoppens.blogspot.com

Basic Spanish proficiency; Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator; SEO; Social Media Marketing; Quantitative data analysis using R, SPSS, GIS statistical software; amateur photography

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