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Hi, I’m

Kenitra Swope

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

MY MISSION IN PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATION & MARKETING

Since practicing and successfully obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations, Marketing, and Interpersonal Communication; accumulating customer-facing and administrative experience has been pivotal in my professional portfolio. Aquiring thise skills have proven to always be adaptable and support the public and colleagues with respect and commitment. Based on prior experiences and career goals, I am confident that I would be a great fit for this position on your team and I would like to talk to you about this great opportunity in more detail.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

UNLV Transfer Department

Academic Advisor
09.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

• Serve as a liaison with UNLV Academic Advising Centers, UNLV Admissions Office, and UNLV Financial Aid Office.

• Lead UNLV group academic advising sessions.

• Host UNLV college-specific workshops.

• Provide global academic support for the smooth transition from CSN to UNLV.

• Handle administrative tasks and serve as a day-to-day Executive Assistant to the Director / Staff.

Jamison's Soul Food Restaurant

Human Resources Assistant Manager
04.2019 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Enforcing restaurant policies and practices; administering pay, staff intake, training and performance management.
  • Produce marketing content for social media and job boards; specifically to include Indeed and ZipRecruiter.

Curls & Company

Master Stylist
12.2016 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Established a loyal clientele base due to a friendly and professional nature.
  • Specializing in the maintenance and styling of natural hair with an emphasis on tight coils and scalp care.
  • Maintain a consistent calendar book for scheduling and keeping track of clients.

Fort Bend County Social Services

Executive Assistant
02.2014 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Scheduling, reviewing documents, calendar management, grant writing for department head officials, completing administrative tasks, maintaining records, etc
  • Creating marketing content for department, taking notes, organizing documents, answering calls, responding to emails, etc.

National Organizational Research Center

Communications Coordinator
03.2012 - 02.2013

Job overview

  • Assisted in providing meeting deliverables and documentation for the Board of Trustees meeting and other Strategic Advisory forums
  • Researched, wrote, proofread, edited, and disseminated content for a variety of communications including: Organization-wide publications, business development marketing materials, internal team documentation, presentations, internal company communications, and meeting summaries.

Southern Illinois University Department of Technology

Administrative Assistant
05.2009 - 05.2011

Job overview

  • Created milestones, subtasks, and relayed messages to the administrative team and clients
  • Assisted the team and students by providing information to help prepare or guide them to the appropriate department for further support
  • Coordinated appointments and events and fulfilled all receptionist responsibilities with a cordial temperament.

Education

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Science from Speech Communication
05.2012

University Overview

Skills

  • 6 Years of Professional Customer-Facing Experience
  • 6 Years of Secretarial and Organizational Experience
  • 2 Years of Team Management Experience
  • 7 Years of Professional Cosmetology Experience
  • 4 Years of Editorial Experience
  • Expert in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Timeline

Academic Advisor
UNLV Transfer Department
09.2023 - 06.2024
Human Resources Assistant Manager
Jamison's Soul Food Restaurant
04.2019 - 10.2022
Master Stylist
Curls & Company
12.2016 - 10.2022
Executive Assistant
Fort Bend County Social Services
02.2014 - 04.2015
Communications Coordinator
National Organizational Research Center
03.2012 - 02.2013
Administrative Assistant
Southern Illinois University Department of Technology
05.2009 - 05.2011
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Speech Communication
Kenitra Swope