Callie Holthaus
Public Relations, B.A.
Topeka,KS
Summary
Media-savvy Public Relations Intern highly effective developing and deepening diverse media relations to secure coverage for company and clients. Persuasive, dynamic and decisive professional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Lifebridge Health
Topeka , KS
01.2021 - Current
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Server
The Pennant
Topeka, KS
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer as well as appropriate entree pairings.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Production Assistant
K-State HDTV
Manhattan, KS
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Reviewed film and gave suggestions when asked.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Created unified messaging of public relations efforts in conjunction with advertising campaigns by working closely with marketing peers.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Washburn University Of Topeka
Topeka, KS 01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 08.2018 - 12.2020
Skills
Research and due diligence
Associated Press style
Social media expertise
Social Media Management
Microsoft products
Accomplishments
Placed 3rd in the Washburn University Pitch Competition out of 65 applicants and 6 finalists. Required to create a realistic, detailed business plan and present to a panel of judges. Judges were Washburn alumni and professionals in various industries around the country.
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
Lifebridge Health
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Washburn University Of Topeka
01.2020 - Current
Production Assistant
K-State HDTV
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Kansas State University
08.2018 - 12.2020
Server
The Pennant
03.2018 - 12.2020