Kyla Griffith
Hamden,CT
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Assistant
Kimberly Consulting Marketing Media Management
Hamden, CT
05.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone calls and emails while maintaining a friendly attitude.
- Organized photo shoots related to product launches or special promotions when necessary.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns.
- Generated content for various media platforms, such as websites and social media accounts.
- Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
- Created presentations for internal meetings or external clients using PowerPoint, Prezi.
- Partnered with marketing team to create original content for social media channels.
- Organized and inventoried marketing closet to maintain company swag.
Catering Staff Member
Simply Fine Catering
New Haven, CT
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted catering manager with setting up the event space and ensuring all necessary items were present.
- Prepared food for events, following recipes and instructions from the catering manager.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs in accordance with event specifications.
- Greeted guests upon arrival to ensure they felt welcome and comfortable at the event.
- Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts. to guests during the event as needed.
- Ensured that all food was served promptly and properly presented according to standards set by the caterer.
- Maintained cleanliness of buffet area before, during, and after each meal service period.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the catering staff throughout events to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hot foods or hazardous materials such as cleaning products or sharp objects.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout each event by responding quickly to guest requests or inquiries in a polite manner.
- Responsible for breaking down banquet tables and chairs after events were completed per instructions from catering manager.
- Organized leftover food into containers for safe disposal per health department regulations.
Video Assistant
C1 Media
New Haven , CT
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated camera equipment such as DSLRs and camcorders to capture video content on location or in studio settings.
- Set up lighting rigs to create optimal conditions for filming scenes indoors or outdoors.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations while handling equipment on set.
- Created promotional materials such as posters, flyers, banners., utilizing Photoshop editing tools.
- Uploaded final videos onto YouTube channel as well as other websites and social media platforms.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Helped prepare sets and set up equipment for in-studio filming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2027
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT06-2023
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Event Coordination
- Marketing Strategies
- Social media oversight
Affiliations
- Morgan State University Dance Team Member (A New York Story)
- Morgan State University Mentoring Program Member (For College Girls)
- Students for Educational Justice 2021-2023 (Research team, Survey Captain and Member)
- ARTLC Steering Committee (Ran seminars that educated teachers equity, diversity and inclusion)
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Womens' Clubs Inc Youth Club (Vice President)
Timeline
Marketing Assistant
Kimberly Consulting Marketing Media Management
05.2022 - Current
Video Assistant
C1 Media
04.2021 - 06.2023
Catering Staff Member
Simply Fine Catering
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
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