KAI A.

MCGOWAN
Kaiamcgowan.weebly.com
CONTACT
443-869-1098
KAMCGOWA@AGGIES.NCAT.EDU

EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE
UNIVERSITY
JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION
B.S MASS MEDIA PRODUCTION
GPA: 3.32
EXPECTED GRADUATION: MAY 2017
ROWAN-CABARRUS COMMUNITY
COLLEGE/ROWAN COUNTY EARLY
COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS
GPA: 3.6
AUGUST 2010- MAY 2014

SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

100 WPM, MICROSOFT WORD,
POWERPOINT, EXCEL SPREADSHEET
ON AIR DELIVERY
AVID MEDIA COMPOSER
ABILITY TO EVALUATE IDEAS AND
CONTENT
ABILITY TO PLAN AND WORK BOTH AS
PART OF A TEAM AND INDEPENDENTLY
ABILITY TO DESIGN PROJECTS,
GENERATE AND ADAPT IDEAS AND
PRESENT INFORMATION AND DATA
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

HONORS &MEMBERSHIPS
DEANS LIST: FALL 2014, SPRING 2016
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE
ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
100 COLLEGIATE WOMEN FALL 2014
NORTH ROWAN CONNECTION YOUTH
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
NORTH ROWAN CONNECTION
YOUTH/ADULT CHOIR
DISNEY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

PROFILE
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Constant clarity
of thought, thinking clearly while under external and internal
pressures. Highly logical thinker and analyst focusing on solving
problems accurately. Imaginative theorist employing creative
problem solving techniques, thinking outside the box and approaching
each problem in all its possible angles. Able to communicate with
people from a varieties of economic backgrounds.

EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN |UMANAGEMENT LLC
REMOTE/VIRTUAL | NOV 2016-PRESENT
Work with the on-site Social Media Manager to create
and implement campaigns
Monitor analytics with social media team to identify
viable ideas
Create engaging blog and social media content
Assist in the general distribution of press releases
and media alerts
Provide support to our marketing team at live and
online events
MEDIA AMBASSADOR & WRITER |LIVE FREE MAGAZINE
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA | AUG 2016-JAN 2017

Writing exclusive content for the magazine under

the Editor in Chief
Obtaining skills to captivate an audience through
the medium of storytelling
Gaining experience in writing questions for
interviews and improvisation
Developing and brainstorming new ideas to
contribute to upcoming issues.
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INTERN |ART OF ANIMATION
RESORTS
WALT DISNEY WORLD PARKS & RESORT | AUG 2015-JAN
2016
Obtained real-world experience in 21st century Fortune
500 company
Sales & Marketing Seminar
Fantastic networking opportunities
Providing magical and memorable moments for families
Securing guest needs to ensure customer satisfaction by
providing excellent guest service

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | HARRISTON FUNERAL HOME

MAY 2013- AUG 2013
Facilitated outgoing and incoming communication
Assisted with filing paperwork and necessary documents
Answered telephone calls and transfer to appropriate
extension
Assured that the appearance of the facility was in good
standing
Provided comfort and service for families in their time of
need/prepared written business

SERVICES &
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SWAGGA MENTORING AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
SWAGGA MENTORING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
NORTH ROWAN CONNECTION 100 WOMEN IN RED
CHOIR
NORTH ROWAN CONNECTION FRIENDS AND FAMILY
CHOIR
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER