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    HillaryKirkendall is a communications professional with experience in marketing, public relations, photography, and graphic design. She has worked for various non-profits and organizations developing communications strategies, creating branding elements, and managing social media. Her skills include writing, photography, project management, and knowledge of design software like Adobe Creative Suite. She is detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities and has experience working independently and collaboratively on teams.

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    HillaryKirkendall is a communications professional with experience in marketing, public relations, photography, and graphic design. She has worked for various non-profits and organizations developing communications strategies, creating branding elements, and managing social media. Her skills include writing, photography, project management, and knowledge of design software like Adobe Creative Suite. She is detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities and has experience working independently and collaboratively on teams.

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    HillaryKirkendall is a communications professional with experience in marketing, public relations, photography, and graphic design. She has worked for various non-profits and organizations developing communications strategies, creating branding elements, and managing social media. Her skills include writing, photography, project management, and knowledge of design software like Adobe Creative Suite. She is detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities and has experience working independently and collaboratively on teams.

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    HillaryKirkendall

    Personal Profile

    I am a visually-minded, detail-oriented communications professional. Past work includes Girls on the Run, 834 Design &
    Marketing, Opera Grand Rapids, and Cascade Christian Church.

    Relevant Experience

    C o m m u n i c at i o n

    Researched content for Michigan Life Science Councils Facebook


    and Twitter, and posted using Facebook Scheduler and Hootsuite
    Prepared drafts of press releases and blogs, to gain media attention
    for clients
    Developed media lists and editorial calendars to fit client needs
    Responsible for branding strategy of GrandPR clients through the
    use of design elements
    Shot, organized, and presented event photos to be used for future
    marketing communications
    Create and sent a bi-monthly e-newsletter to 150 Girls on the Run
    coaches and assistants
    Wrote and presented a campaign plan to increase program
    attendance to Opera Grand Rapids board of directors
    Created a Media Kit for Wyoming Concerts in the Park, including a
    media release, a social media release, fact sheet, and tip sheet
    Created a communications plan for Collaborative Communications
    Consulting including newly designed templates for annual reports
    newsletters and social media posts

    P r o b l e m S o lv i n g

    Conducted research and created a written strategic plan to raise


    awareness and attendance of Opera Grand Rapids childrens
    programs
    Created a crisis plan for Victorias Secret, as a case study, including
    research, media brief, and action plan
    Managed arrangement and presentation of merchandise to best
    meet company branding standards and optimized customer
    exposure

    [email protected]

    Technology

    Knowledge of photography and design software Adobe Creative


    Suite 5 & 6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Lightroom
    Experienced in the use of Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Word,
    PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher
    Canon Cameras
    Knowlege of studio photography including lighting and set up
    Created a new website for GrandPR from scratch to accommodate
    new host and improve content
    Responsible for twice weekly updates of Girls on the Run social
    media, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr to reach
    parents, volunteers and the community
    Designed team logo, letter head, and business cards along with
    posters, banner ad, billboard, and interactive placemat for Opera
    Grand Rapids

    Teamwork

    Special assignment as a team lead to assist manager during peak


    periods at Victorias Secret
    Worked collaboratively with a team of 5 people to develop an
    Advertising and Public Relations campaign for Opera Grand Rapids
    Worked as a part of a 9 person committee to find and hire an
    associate pastor for Cascade Christian Church, responsible for
    creating the job description and church profile

    Project Management

    Familiar with the Project Management Software, Basecamp


    Responsible for the recruitment, registration, coordination, and
    communication with 80 volunteers, and the registration of over 200
    runners
    Completing retail processing projects within the company allotted
    amount of time

    1.616.666.1580

    www.hillarykirkendall.weebly.com

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    HillaryKirkendall
    Work Experience
    Associate, 834 Design & Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI
    Jan 2014 - April 2014

    Assisted in completing projects for firms clients, including blog writing, social media

    posting, and research
    Creative Director, GrandPR, Allendale, MI
    Jan 2014 - April 2014
    Responsible for all visual branding for clients, and the student run firm, including creating

    and approving design elements

    Program Intern, Girls on the Run of Ottawa & Allegan County, Holland, MI Feb 2013 - Sept 2013
    Assisted in planning and preparation of 5K event, developed communication and social

    media strategies, coordination of volunteers

    TAP Operations and Staffing Supervisor, Victorias Secret, Grandville, MI


    Oct 2015 - present

    Assist in recruiting top talent, completing refrence checks, scheduling interviews and

    on-boarding activities, assist in administrative tasks, and assist in meeting sales goals.
    Sales and Support Generalist, Victorias Secret, Grandville, MI
    June 2011 - present

    Responsible for the processing, presentation, and organization of product, while meeting

    branding standards and corporate deadlines

    Involvement
    Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) - GVSU Chapter, Allendale, MI

    Member, Fundraising Committee
    Aug 2013 - April 2014
    Cascade Christian Church Pastoral Search Commitee, Cascade, MI

    Member, Profile Writer
    Camp Crysal, Frankfort, MI

    Camp Counselor

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2014


    Seasonal: 2010 - present

    Education
    Grand Valley State Univeristy, Allendale, MI

    Frederick Meijer Honors College

    Bachelor of Science - Public Relations & Advertising

    Bachelor of Science - Photography

    [email protected]

    1.616.666.1580

    Aug 2010 - April 2014

    www.hillarykirkendall.weebly.com

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