Carolyn Austad

Supports the essential function of the Dean's Office in the Dumke College of Health Professions by ensuring the college serves the general public, faculty and staff.

Duties include clerical, data entry, official documents, p-card reconciliation, assisting with tenure and promotion process, managing clinical affiliation agreements, supervising hourly student employees and other duties as assigned.

Currently serving on the Student Coalition Committee seeking to serve the students with mental health and wellness needs across campus.

Coordination and planning of college-related events including holiday luncheons, health fairs, career fairs, recruitment tours, graduations, donor banquets, retirement open houses and more.

Upheld and promoted The Salvation Army's mission of providing compassionate care to those in need, without discrimination.

Reviewed and approved annual budgets, financial statements, and major expenditures to ensure the integrity and stability of the organization.

Leveraged personal and professional networks to raise awareness, recruit volunteers, obtain guest speaker, and secure financial donations and support for annual Red Kettle Gala event raising $13,000.

Promoted, participated, and assisted families with the annual Angel Tree Program providing Christmas for those in need.

Oversaw all activities of the PTA, coordinated with the board, staff, parents, and school principal.

Lead out and fostered a positive and engaging environment that supported the educational and social well-being of students.

Lead executive board meetings with school administration and coordinated appropriate support for annual goals and objectives withing budgetary guidelines.

Created and distributed apparel, newsletters, emails, flyers across all social media platforms and other means of media.

Planned and executed PTA-sponsored events such as fundraisers, family activities, reading month, field day, staff appreciation week, dances, Halloween parades, school musicals and other educational programs.

Oversaw the content, tone, and editorial direction of the "Utah Travel Guide 2002 Olympic Edition." Wrote, reviewed, edited and revised content for accuracy, clarity and style.

Reviewed page layouts, graphics, and visual elements.

Fact-checked and certified locations, charts, maps, and credibility of articles.

Worked closely with the Art Director and Olympic Design Team to ensure that the visual presentation complemented the written content; displaying Utah proudly to the world!

Hosted Olympic athletes at the Utah Media Center providing journalists with state information and local olympic events.

Marketing Manager in the Large-Format Film Industry, IMAX.

Worked with major film studios, international theaters, National Geographic ,and independent film distributors.

Executed and distributed promotional materials across various channels including theatrical, digital, and home entertainment platforms.

Edited and distributed promotional materials, trailers, posters, flyers, brochures, media content and press kits.

Worked closely with creative teams and advertising agencies in messaging and branding.

Organized successful trade show exhibits, film premiers, tour buses, and promotional events in Germany and New York City at the Giant Screen Theater Association, (GSTA), hosting 200 organizations in 30 countries and representing (GSTA) theaters, science museums, science centers, and other institution production and distribution.

Supported the PR Team and Director with media relations, press releases, donor/alumni newsletters and other university projects to enhance the University's public image, promote its services, and engage with media.

Assisted with special projects and assignments such as University campus banners and writing Honorary Degrees for Commencement.