Hi, I’m
McKenna Vaught
Conway,AR
Summary
Creative Communications Specialist skilled and experienced in a wide variety of communication operations. Skilled in internal and external communication correspondence, public presence, media relations, writing, leadership, and teamwork. Excellent skills using creativity within content creation, marketing, and advertising. Strategic in approaching communications planning and execution within various contexts.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Arkansas Attorney GeneralLittle Rock, AR
Communications Coordinator
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Updated website and social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, generating interest and mitigating negative press.
- Created content for company intranet and regularly posted documents, updates and clear communications pathways.
- Devised content calendar and created social media content across multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to offer recommendations and creative communications solutions to drive results across multiple programs.
- Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, digital signage boards, special event flyers and social media campaigns.
- Helped edit and review content across internal platforms.
Purple And Gray Network-UCAConway, AR
Executive Creative Director
01.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for projects while managing deadlines.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used Adobe Premier to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
- Maintained over $5000 worth of equipment by designing and sticking to preventive and regular maintenance schedules.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
Department Of Transformation And Shared ServicesLittle Rock, AR
Internship Student
06.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
- Contributed to content creation for company website.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Developed business, financial and analytical skills needed for career.
Walk-On's Bistreaux & BarConway, AR
Waitress
04.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
UCA Channel 6 DepartmentConway, AR
Sports Anchor
01.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Wrote news stories and constructed headlines.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Reported on UCA athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
City Of Conway Tennis CenterConway, AR
Desk Attendant
12.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Greeted guests entering and exiting facility.
- Established relationships with guests to grow and retain client base.
- Completed cashier and point of sale operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of entranceway, lobby and restrooms.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Took reservations over phone, in person and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Collected deposits, fees and payments.
- Copied, filed and updated paper and electronic documents.
Harding University HU16Searcy, AR
News Anchor
08.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television broadcast.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research, contacting experts or witnesses and conferring with lawyers to comply with legal boundaries for sensitive stories.
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Read teleprompter while delivering news headlines to maintain eye contact with camera.
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
Education
University of Central ArkansasConway, AR
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
05.2023
Skills
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Media Communications
- Team Leadership
- Internal Communications
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Arkansas Attorney General
08.2022 - Current
Internship Student
Department Of Transformation And Shared Services
06.2022 - 07.2022
Sports Anchor
UCA Channel 6 Department
01.2022 - 05.2022
Waitress
Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar
04.2021 - 07.2022
Executive Creative Director
Purple And Gray Network-UCA
01.2021 - 08.2022
Desk Attendant
City Of Conway Tennis Center
12.2020 - 04.2021
News Anchor
Harding University HU16
08.2020 - 12.2020
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
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