Kayla Marie Donnell

kdonnell@carthage.edu 630-945-5416 www.linkedin.com/in/KaylaDonnell

September- May Address
2001 Alford Park Drive, Box 906
Kenosha, WI 53140

Permanent Address
24 Walnut St
Carpentersville, IL 60110

OBJECTIVE

Pursuing an internship in communication and public relations. Energetic, self-motivated, organized, and eager
individual with experience in customer service.

Education

Carthage College, Kenosha, WI

Bachelor of Arts,
Majors: Communications, Public Relations

May 2017
GPA 3.7/4.0

Experience
Student Ambassador, Carthage College Admissions, Kenosha, WI
Fall 2014 Present
Sell benefits of attending Carthage to prospective students and their families
Assist Admission team in consistently meeting recruitment goals
Provide tours of campus to prospective students, answer questions
Create and delivered presentations to inform interested students and families about student life at Carthage
Cashier, Goebberts Farm and Garden Center, South Barrington, IL
Fall 2009- August 2015
Provided quality customer service
Earned additional responsibilities over six year period
Worked effectively with team to meet goals
Consistently exceed sales goals by 11%
Owners Assistant, Jill Davis Design, Lake Zurich, IL
Summer 2014
Processed invoices
Communicated with customers to confirm appointments and expectations
Coordinated customer appreciation campaign which increased customer loyalty
Created presentations to promote business at local garden centers
Activities, Honors, and Leadership Experience
Deans List
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Spring 2014-Present
Host events to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Met fund or exceeded raising goals by $2,000, all money raised is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Chi Omega Fraternity, Carthage College
Spring 2014-Present
New Member Educator (2015)
Host weekly New Member Meetings
Plan and coordinate multiple events throughout the year, such as bid day celebrations, new member retreats, and initiation
Delegate assistants and fellow members duties
Attend weekly Executive board meetings
Follow and abide by national guidelines
Collaborate with fellow Executive Board members at weekly meetings
President (2016)
Host weekly chapter meetings
Collaborate with fellow Executive Board members at weekly meetings to meet common academic, financial, recruitment, and
general chapter goals
Plan visit from national consultant, create schedule for her of meetings with fellow leaders, coordinate transportation, prepare
necessary documents
Participate in monthly calls with regional director
Attend personnel meetings to address issues with members
Pals and Partners, (Mentor for at risk youth from local elementary school) - fall 2014-spring 2015