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Resume Fall 2012
Resume Fall 2012
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EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California B.A. Public Relations Candidate, May 2013 Minor: Theatre Honors: USC Deans List, Spring 2011/Fall 2011
Kristen Villarreal
WORK EXPERIENCE
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Los Angeles, California Public Affairs and Special Events Assistant September 2010 - Present
Supervised organization and upkeep of USC Annenberg YouTube page and Video Archive Monitored and catalogued Annenberg related news articles through various sources Coordinated with event staff to prepare and execute academic and social events Interacted with guests to create a memorable and pleasant event atmosphere Supervised, prepared and updated upcoming event postings to Annenberg website using Sitecore Web Content Management System Composed various art projects to enhance unique event atmospheres Analyzed and catalogued financial records to ensure balanced office budget
Supervised hiring process by reviewing potential employee resumes, cover letters and writing samples Coordinated search for Wealth Advising Agency for Foundations newly formed Investment Committee Managed expense reports to ensure accuracy for Foundation Presidents records Researched people, nonprofits, agencies that aligned with socially innovative initiatives of Foundation
Coordinated with event staff to plan and execute high-profile fundraising events Executed pre and post event projects to maintain external company relationships Supervised and facilitated outreach to student and professional organizations for volunteer recruitment Secured item donations for silent auctions by contacting potential donors through cold calling and email
Parks worked: Sea World Texas, Sea World San Diego, Wild Animal Park, Disneyland, Cedar Point Created and sold personal caricature, letter brush and face paint art work in a timely fashion Maintained a high level of customer service to ensure park guests with a memorable experience Mentored and assisted in new artist training to instill company expectations Implemented various tactics to attract customers Cheer Los Angeles Member, August 2012 - Present USC-London Study Abroad Public Relations Program, January 2012 - May 2012 USC Latino Alumni Association Scholar, August 2009 - June 2012 USC Competition Cheer, September 2009 - April 2011 Marketing Chair, April 2010 - April 2011 Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Basic Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Basic Spanish Copy Editing
SKILLS
Writing: News Releases, Media Advisories, Features, Blog Posts, Brochures Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram