Katey Arble
Grand Rapids
Summary
Advertising and Public Relations graduate with experience in communications, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and customer- facing roles. Known for strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and organization, with a proven ability to connect with diverse audiences and support team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Toro Steel Buildings
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Built and maintained professional relationships with prospective leads through effective verbal and written communication.
- Represented company products and services in a professional and sales-focused manner.
- Delivered clear, persuasive messaging while adapting communication styles to objections.
- Managed sensitive customer conversations and resolved concerns through active listening and problem-solving.
Sales Associate
Aerie
Bryon Center, Michigan
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Promote Aerie’s store credit card and loyalty program by clearly explaining perks, rewards, and savings, helping customers make informed decisions and driving sign-ups.
- Works in a fast-paced retail environment, balancing customer service, fitting room support, and floor upkeep while maintaining a positive, approachable attitude.
- Provide personalized styling and product recommendations, using active listening and brand knowledge to match customers with what fits their wants and needs.
- Collaborate with teammates to maintain brand-standard visual merchandising, restock product efficiently, and ensure the sales floor stays organized and on-brand during peak traffic times.
Advertising Intern
First Steps Kent
Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated outreach to local and state representatives to promote Morning Matters events, strengthening relationships with key community stakeholders and increasing awareness of early childhood initiatives.
- Helped launch and shape the Morning Matters event series, supporting event concepting, logistics, promotion, and follow-up communication to build ongoing engagement.
- Designed digital and print flyers, graphics, and social content in Canva to promote events and initiatives, ensuring all materials aligned with brand guidelines and were visually engaging.
- Managed Eventbrite pages for Morning Matters and other events, including event setup, copy, registration tracking, and attendee communication to support smooth execution.
- Organized and maintained spreadsheets tracking Ready by Five millage programs, helping the team monitor funding, partners, and impact data for internal reporting and storytelling.
- Researched potential funding and community partnerships and synthesized findings into a final booklet on millage-supported programs.
- Helped create and edit the 2025 Impact Report, transforming complex program data into clear, compelling visuals and copy that highlighted community outcomes.
- Used HubSpot to update and maintain website content, publish news articles, and refresh key pages for better readability, visual appeal, and user experience.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Grand Rapids Beltline KinderCare
Grand Rapids, Michigan
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported classrooms across ages 1–12, quickly adapting communication style, tone, and activities to match each age group’s needs while keeping students engaged and on-task.
- Managed morning check-in for families, greeting parents, confirming schedules, and ensuring accurate daily attendance records to create a smooth day.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to implement daily routines, reinforce behavior expectations, and adjust activities in real time based on group energy, attention levels, and classroom dynamics.
Lead Summer Teacher
Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool
Fremont, Indiana
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Adapted activities on the spot based on kids’ reactions and engagement levels.
- Took initiative in solving problems quickly (behavior issues, schedule changes, parent concerns).
- Designed engaging, age-appropriate activities and visuals to teach concepts in fun, memorable ways.
- Took photos and shared them (through approved channels) with parents.
Lifeguard
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
Fremont, Indiana
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns when needed.
Dishwasher/Busser
Carusos Italian Restaurant
Fremont, Indiana
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed working skills in a fast pace environment
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent accidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising and Public Relations
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan12-2025
Core 40 With Honors -
Fremont High School
Fremont, Indiana05-2021
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Content Creation
- Event Planning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management
Certification
- Hubspot
- Google Ads
- Google Analytics
Awards
GV Laker Scholarship
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Toro Steel Buildings
03.2026 - 06.2026
Sales Associate
Aerie
07.2025 - 03.2026
Advertising Intern
First Steps Kent
05.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Grand Rapids Beltline KinderCare
09.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Summer Teacher
Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool
05.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
05.2019 - 08.2023
Dishwasher/Busser
Carusos Italian Restaurant
01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Advertising and Public Relations
Grand Valley State University
Core 40 With Honors -
Fremont High School