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Kathleen DeWitt

Lynchburg, VA 24502
kedewitt@liberty.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Anticipated: December 2015

Specialization: Advertising & Public Relations


GPA: 3.91
Affiliations: PRSSA, Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Related Courses: Desktop Publishing, Publication Design, Writing for Mass Media, Audio/Video Basics,
Public Relations and Promotional Tactics, Digital/Mobile/Social Marketing, and Social Media Development
Computer Skills: Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant
Department of Biology and Chemistry, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Updated content for their website using Web Manager 2
Edited marketing brochures for distribution
Answered department phone, responded to questions, and recorded messages
Assisted Department Chair with program research projects
Organized the distribution and grading of quizzes and tests
Yearbook Advertising Director and Assistant Advisor
Liberty Christian Academy, Lynchburg, VA
Trained students to effectively sell yearbook advertisements to local businesses
Maintained correspondence with local businesses regarding business ads
Recorded and managed payments totaling over $20,000
Aided in theme, design, and writing decisions and edited articles, titles, and captions

July 2012-Present

Aug 2014-Nov 2014

Internet Content and Design Assistant


June 2014-Aug 2014
Answers in Genesis, Hebron, KY
Fixed broken and missing links in articles and blog posts on the AIG website
Added applicable recommended resources to over 2,500 articles on the AIG website
Prepped header and thumbnail images from the digital Answers Magazine and published them live to the site
Learned about diverse aspects of digital communication and sales from a team of experienced professionals
Copy Writer
Liberty Champion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Jan 2014-April 2014
Managed all aspects of story publication while adhering to strict and fast-approaching deadlines
Researched and interviewed a variety of sources to ensure that articles were accurate and interesting
Regularly consulted with editorial staff to provide relevant story ideas for publication
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Youth Leader
Hope for Students Ministry, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA
Co-led a small group for high school students
Addressed sensitive issues from a Biblical standpoint
Maintained consistent communication with students and leaders
Established skills in crisis intervention, leadership, and interpersonal communication

Aug 2012-Present

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