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Kaylen Gary

Kaylen Gary

Communications Specialist
Louisville,KY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Communications Intern

GE Appliances, A Haier Company
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed media relations contact lists and digital asset systems
  • Created media kits and utilized promotional materials to meet specific strategic initiatives, specifically for KBIS and CES
  • Created and executed targeted campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.
  • Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for asset information.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases, employee profiles, company stories, and social media content for internal and external platforms.
  • Developed comprehensive outreach plan and content to increase visibility of production employees in company giving campaign.
  • Supported managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials

Work Study Intern

Thornton's Center Of Academic Excellence
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Frequently inspected working areas to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.

Marketing and Media Intern

Louisville Scoop
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Stayed updated with the latest start up businesses and programs in Louisville
  • Assisted in creating written and image content for social channels.
  • Managed social media content calendar
  • Scheduled social media postings to advertise local businesses and generate media traffic.
  • Assisted with development of event strategies

Assistant Social Media Coordinator

University Of Louisville, BFSA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed social media account for Black Faculty and Staff Association, generating interest for existing and upcoming social content
  • Conducted interviews in-person and online with full-time faculty and staff on campus
  • Posted employee profiles and written stories to social channels

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Louisville
Louisville
05.2022

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Public Presentations
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Project Implementation
  • Media Lists
  • Microsoft Office
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Corporate Communications
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Corporate Communications
  • Internal and External Communications

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

"..You may fail but fall still fighting. Don't give up whate'er you do. Eyes front head high to the finish, see it through."
Edgar A. Guest

Timeline

Corporate Communications Intern

GE Appliances, A Haier Company
07.2022 - Current

Marketing and Media Intern

Louisville Scoop
06.2021 - 11.2021

Work Study Intern

Thornton's Center Of Academic Excellence
01.2019 - 05.2022

Assistant Social Media Coordinator

University Of Louisville, BFSA
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Louisville
Kaylen GaryCommunications Specialist