Kaitlin Killingsworth
Compact Canine Rescue
Chesapeake,United States
3
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Communications and Marketing Intern with experience managing Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and content production for fundraising and adoption outreach. Creates social posts, email blasts, and web content that support campaign goals and audience growth. Contributed to 104 donations, 151 adoption applications, and 5 marketing campaigns in a 120-day period.
Work History
Communications and Marketing Intern
4 Months- Created and executed 5 marketing campaigns to include social media, email blasts, web content and other communications.
- Marketing efforts contributed to a total of 104 monetary donations equaling $20,000, 151 adoption applications, 7 foster applications, and 3 volunteer applications in a 120-day period.
- Grew Instagram following by 8.4% in a 120-day period, an increase in 111 followers.
- Created engaging posts promoting adoptable dogs, fundraising events, and volunteer opportunities using platforms such as Buffer, Monday, and Canva.
- Developed and executed 5 integrated marketing campaigns encompassing social media, email blasts, web content, and other communications.
- Hours per week: 10
Client Service Representative
5 Months- Coordinated patient check-in process for mobile clinic program, ensuring smooth operational flow and patient satisfaction.
- Compiled transaction totals and prepared daily finance reports, maintaining compliance with program procedures.
- Logged patient medical records into Clinic HQ, the clinic’s record-keeping system.
- Delivered clerical support at the clinic, facilitating patient discharges and providing clear explanations of prescribed medications and post-operative instructions.
- Hours per week: 40
Veterinary Assistant
7 Months- Assisted DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with patient appointments, prepared patients for surgery and minor procedures, and proactively set up for procedures or diagnostic tests to enhance operational efficiency.
- Obtained accurate vitals and medical histories, alerting DVM to any changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained medical equipment, including laboratory machines and surgical packs, ensuring readiness and compliance for daily operations.
- Maintained all medical equipment, including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other essential tools for daily operations.
- Hours per week: 40
Admissions Counselor
1 Year 7 Months- Facilitated pet and stray animal admissions through effective interviewing and accurate completion of necessary paperwork, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assisted members of the public in the admittance of their pet or stray animal through proper interviewing techniques and completion of necessary paperwork.
- Collaborated with departments via asynchronous communication to streamline processes for incoming animals, improving operational efficiency.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients, effectively addressing and resolving guest concerns to maintain high-quality experiences.
- Hours per week: 40
Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic 3806-WT-05
2 Years 4 Months- Interpreted blueprints and technical manuals to guide precise aircraft repairs.
- Inspected damaged aircraft structures, identifying effective repair methods to ensure safety and compliance.
- Executed structural modifications on aircraft in alignment with engineering updates, enhancing overall airworthiness.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical manuals, and other instructions.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Professional Writing
GPA: 3.9
Associate of Science Degree - Social Sciences
GPA: 3.5
Skills
Social media campaign planning
Content strategy development
Canva design (flyers
banners
reels)
Buffer scheduling and analytics
Microsoft Teams for asynchronous team communication
Audience engagement planning
Campaign scheduling workflow
Content calendar management
Marketing copywriting
Cross-functional coordination
Accomplishments
- Achieved $5,000 in funds raised by effectively supporting Compact Canine Rescue's Dressed to the CaNines fundraiser event.
Certification
- Social Media Marketing Certification, Hootsuite Academy – February 2023
- Hootsuite Platform Certification, Hootsuite Academy – January 2023
- Fear Free Certification, Fear Free Shelters Program – July 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Communications and Marketing Intern
Compact Canine Rescue
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Client Service Representative
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
08.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Veterinary Assistant
Dog and Cat Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Admissions Counselor
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
05.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic 3806-WT-05
Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA)
12.2019 - 04.2022Read More
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science Degree from Social Sciences
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Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science Degree from Professional Writing
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CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Mellon Foundation Humanities Internship Award, Old Dominion University – January 2026, Served as an invited guest speaker and work-based learning specialist for Mellon Award winners at the Summer 2026 Intern Orientation.
Outstanding Student Award in Professional Writing
Old Dominion University College of Arts and Letters - May 14th, 2026