McKenzie Bush
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McKenzie Bush

Education Oklahoma State University GPA: 3.84/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications, Minor in Marketing Graduated: May 2019
Honors: President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Stillwater, OK
Extracurriculars: Panhellenic Sorority President, Advertising Club President,
Public Relations Student Society of America, Student Ambassador for the
School of Media and Strategic Communications, Panhellenic Council Public Relations Committee

Experience Muscogee Creek Nation River Spirit Casino Resort May 2019 – Present
Event Planner Tulsa, OK
Manages client budgets up to $100,000
Orchestrates events for up to 700 people
Designs and produces events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
Proposes creative ideas to improve provided services and event quality
Organizes facilities and manages events’ details across all resort departments
Proactively manages regulations and troubleshoots any emerging problems

BOK Center May 2018 – August 2018
Summer Marketing Intern Tulsa, OK
Enhanced graphic design skills by creating billboard images, eblasts, posters and flyers
Responsible for maintaining a strong social media presence
Shadowed the Event Manager, Guest Services Manager and Premium Services Coordinator

InHouse Advertising May 2017 – August 2017
Summer Intern Tulsa, OK
Aided in client presentations in television, radio and print advertising
Assisted in writing, creating and delivering press releases
Supported the Media Buyer in purchasing television, radio, print and outdoor advertisements

Oklahoma City Thunder September 2016 – May 2017
Events Crew Member Oklahoma City, OK
Managed fan interactive stations such as Thunder Alley and OU Medical Kid’s Zone
Exercised marketing skills by working closely with the Thunder Events and Entertainment Department

Service Junior League of Tulsa May 2019 – Present
Committee Member Tulsa, OK
Works to improve the Tulsa community by promoting volunteerism
Assists multiple non-profit organizations in projects including Ronald McDonald House Lunches with Love, Resonance Center for Women and Tulsa Community Food Bank
Raises awareness about the leagues’ efforts through marketing

Life.Church May 2019 – Present
Volunteer Tulsa, OK
Leads weekly evening church service for elementary aged students
Serves weekly as a youth group leader for middle school girls

Skills Adobe Creative Suite, AP Style, Delphi, Amadeus Hospitality Diagrams, Final Cut Pro, Canva, Wix

Online Portfolio available upon request