Kenley Connell
Plant City
Summary
Proactive candidate with expertise in legislative research and event management. Demonstrated skills in effective communication and customer service. Focused on enhancing member engagement and supporting organizational objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Membership Intern
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Gainesville
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated communications for membership renewals and new member outreach campaigns.
- Supported event planning for member engagement activities and networking opportunities.
- Participated in meetings to discuss membership trends and improvement initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of all new and existing memberships.
- Assisted with the development of membership materials and communications campaigns.
Server
Johnsons Barbeque
Plant City
04.2022 - Current
- Took and processed customer orders using point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
- Managed cash transactions accurately during busy service periods.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Congressional Intern
Congresswoman Laurel Lee
Tampa
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted research on legislative issues for Congresswoman's policy initiatives.
- Assisted constituents with inquiries and provided information on services available.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare briefing materials for legislative sessions.
- Maintained filing system for important documents and correspondence efficiently.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy of content.
Event Management Intern
Plant City Chamber of Commerce
Plant City
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in coordinating event logistics and vendor communications.
- Managed registration processes and participant communications for events.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely setup and breakdown of events.
- Attended meetings to document discussions and follow up on action items.
- Developed marketing plans to promote events through various channels such as email, print, digital media and social media.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2026
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Research skills
- Content writing
- Customer engagement
- Project management
Affiliations
- Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
- Member of Collegiate Florida Farm Bureau
Accomplishments
- Nominated into The National Society of Leadership and Success at The University of Florida
- Received State Degree from FFA organization
- 2023 State Runner up Florida Rotary Speech Scholarship Contest
Certification
- Certified in Animal Sciences
Timeline
Membership Intern
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
08.2025 - Current
Congressional Intern
Congresswoman Laurel Lee
05.2025 - 08.2025
Event Management Intern
Plant City Chamber of Commerce
05.2024 - 09.2024
Server
Johnsons Barbeque
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Santa Fe College
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