KRISTIN ANN COLLINS
Minnetrista,USA
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Resourceful professional in public relations, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in crisis management, media relations, and strategic communication planning. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate complexities of public perceptions and messaging. Committed to fostering positive relationships between organizations and their public through clear, effective communication strategies. Dedicated communications specialist with several years of experience covering external and internal communications. Known for exceptional organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple concurrent projects. Eloquent writer with a track record of creating consistently engaging content.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist
K2 and Company
Saint Paul, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Used knowledge of marketing and communications to create emotional bonds with consumers and clients.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for promotional campaigns.
- Arranged public appearances, contests or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or promote goodwill.
- Delivered high-quality communications materials and tactics to create emotional connections with target audiences.
- Wrote press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
- Posted and updated content on company's website and social media outlets.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Marketing Consultant
Endogenex
Plymouth, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Boosted brand awareness with fresh, engaging marketing collateral
- Assisted in developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Assisted senior marketing professionals by compiling information on market trends and competitors
- Demonstrated excellent time management to meet regular deadlines
- Proofread and quality-checked marketing content
- Helped companies determine market position from available data
- Projected sales revenue using marketing and sales trends
Waitress Supervisor
Dakota Junction
Mound, MN
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Aided in management decision-making by offering feedback on policies and procedures
- Improved front-of-house efficiency and team performance by monitoring wait staff activities and coaching on techniques
- Protected staff and customers by monitoring and maintaining strict safety standards
- De-escalated conflicts with customers experiencing problems with food items and team service
- Assisted management with improving operations through effective implementation of new standards with front-line employees
- Handled daily opening and closing functions, including delegating work to team members and verifying completion
- Maintained team environment and consistently met guests' needs by coordinating daily staff work
- Engaged directly with customers, including presenting menus and specials, checking on satisfaction and offering advanced support
- Trained new employees in food service standards, handling requirements and customer service strategies
- Developed staff skills through training and mentoring
- Forecasted resource requirements using customer and demand data
Education
Univeristy of Saint Thomas
St. Paul, MN05.2027
High School -
Mound Westonka High School
Mound, MN05.2023
Skills
- Project Support
- Content Creation
- Client Engagement
- Performance Optimization
- Campaign Development
- Editing and Proofreading
- Project Management
- Social Media Marketing
- New Market Research
- Business writing
- Public relations
- Social media management
- Media relations
- Press release writing
- Brand promotion
- Proofreading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications Specialist
K2 and Company
05.2024 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Endogenex
05.2023 - Current
Waitress Supervisor
Dakota Junction
03.2021 - 08.2023
Univeristy of Saint Thomas
High School -
Mound Westonka High School