Kristen


OBJECTIVE
An internship in which I can contribute creativity, problem-solving abilities and my communication and
public relations skills and knowledge, as well as gain additional practical experience within these fields.

EDUCATION:
North Carolina State University—Raleigh, NC, May 2010—Present
Candidate for Master of Science in Communication
4.0/4.0 GPA (as of November, 2011)

North Carolina State University—Raleigh, NC, August 2005—May 2010
B.S. Agriculture Extension
B.A. Communication
Minor: Spanish
4.0/4.0 GPA

Relevant Coursework: Strategic Public Relations, Seminar in Organizational Communication,
Communication Campaigns, Public Speaking, Problems in Public Relations, Public Relations
Applications, Crisis Communication

Study Abroad: Parroquia de la Virgen de Fátima, Lima, Peru
• Completed one course in Spanish culture taught in Spanish

Study Abroad: University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
• Completed one course in Australian culture and one course in Australian agricultural systems

EXPERIENCE:
Research Assistant, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
August 2011—Present
• Creating Facebook page for the North Carolina Collaborative for Bio-Preparedness project complete with text, image and graphic additions
• Researching material and writing sections for two academic papers concerning government agency use of Twitter and data collaboration and sharing amongst government agencies

Public Relations Intern, Gibbs and Soell Public Relations, Inc., Raleigh, NC
January 2010—August, 2011
• Assist with media relation activities for Syngenta Crop Protection products, including creation of media alerts and news releases, media outlet lists, media hit cataloging, and media correspondence
• Engage in product collateral and portfolio development, client meetings, event planning and brainstorming sessions
• Assisted with development/management of National Agribusiness and Marketing Association (NAMA) award-winning Syngenta Crop Protection “Weeding out Hunger” campaign


Interfaith Food Shuttle Communication Campaign team member, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
January 2011—May 2011
• Created a communication campaign focused on promotion/raising awareness of Interfaith Food Shuttle in RTP area (as part of Communication Campaigns class course work)
• Conducted focus groups, created messages, developed message dissemination plan, and created and designed promotional items and materials for campaign

Teaching Assistant, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
August 2010—May 2011
• Assisted 30-40 students per semester by handling problems or issues, answering questions, and instruction on assignments
• Graded all written assignments for assigned students
• Assisted professor with various in- and out-of class activities

Journalism Intern, The Weaverville Tribune, Weaverville, NC
May 2009—August 2009
• Conducted reporting responsibilities, wrote and edited designated community stories and news
• Managed photography of designated stories
• Proofread the Tribune and self-written stories

Campus Ambassador, AgCareers.com, Raleigh, NC
January 2009—May 2009
• Facilitated communication and correspondence between AgCareers.com, the NC State faculty and staff, and partnering agribusiness companies from across United States
• Served as a presentational speaker about AgCareers.com for various clubs and classes on campus

Public Relations Intern, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Raleigh, NC
January 2008—December 2008
• Writer/reporter for “Achievement and Lifestyles” section of state-wide Farm Bureau magazine
• Conducted interviews for magazine articles and monthly newsletter
• Completed media relations tasks, including compiling media lists, writing news releases, submitting magazine story ideas and editing print copy

SKILLS:
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Cision Point database
Personal: Teamwork, leadership/supervision, journalistic/essay writing, public speaking (award winner), creativity, analytic skills, problem-solving, strong work ethic

Peer-reviewed Published Abstract:

2010 Gossett, K.M., Lavelle, M.E., Liu, T., & Pantic, K. (2010). Student sociocultural adaptation: A study of self-esteem, intercultural communication apprehension, and geographic origin. Poster presented at the 6th Annual N.C. State Graduate Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES:
• Graduate Summa Cum Laude in May, 2010 from North Carolina State University
• Member of Alpha Zeta Honors Agriculture Fraternity
• Member of North Carolina State University Graduate Student Association