KATHRYN T.

GARDNER
12655 Crossroads Park Drive, Apartment 1015 Houston, TX 77065 (956) 358-0453 katiegardner95@yahoo.com

Web Portfolio: http://kathryngardner.weebly.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kathryngardner95
Objective: I am seeking employment with a company that aligns with my professional goals in which I can use my talents
and skills to grow and expand the company.

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Art in Mass Media- Strategic Communication, December 2016
Additional advanced hours in social media
Cumulative GPA: 3.46/Deans List

Work Experience
Stephen F. Austin State University College of Liberal and Applied Arts, Nacogdoches, TX
Social Media Intern, April 2016 December 2016
Build social media accounts for client
Promote academics and success of the college through social media
Understand and reacted to social media analytics
Network with various students and professors within the college
Work in a professional environment with a partner

The Pine Log, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Social Media Manager and Webmaster, August 2015 December 2016
Produce social media content
Understand and react to social media analytics
Maintain and update student newspaper website
Administer updated news and newspaper content via social media
Gain technical knowledge via Blox website builder and Hootsuite
Reinforce ability to make decisions independently when needed

Experiential Learning
Toxic Water Band, Nacogdoches, TX
Social Media Manager, August 2015- December 2015
Met with client to discuss social media expectations
Constructed and maintained social media accounts
Gathered deep understanding of social media recognition through use of word-of-mouth marketing
Worked with a team to maintain synergy throughout all social media accounts
Presented results to client in a professional-style presentation

Organizations
Zeta Psi chapter of Delta Zeta International Sorority, Nacogdoches, TX
Sister, November 2013 present
Provided community service to the Nacogdoches community (The Big Event, Harvest House, highway cleanup)
Engaged in philanthropy activities to raise money for Starkey Hearing Foundation
Promoted sorority activities and services to others through recruitment
Public Relations Chairman, Spring 2014 Fall 2014
Maintained and improved all social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Promoted sorority events and activities through social media
Designed and advertised chapters website (http://deltazetasfasu.wix.com/sfadeltazeta)
Demonstrated initiative by implementing the organizations firs social media campaign
Started Sister of the Week social media campaign
o Sister of the Week was a campaign that promoted chapter diversity by showcasing a member each week on the
Instagram page with information about herself.
 Rho Gamma, 2015
Helped women going through Fall recruitment find their preferred sorority house
Worked with a partner to provide a safe and fun experience for potential Greek women
Planned activities to help a group of potential Greek women get to know each other

DECA, Mission, TX
Competitor, August 2012 June 2013
Placed 5th nationally in 2012 for project done promoting the idea to bring the music back to MTV
Advanced to national competition in 2013 for a charity project design for Cinderellas closet
Composed business plans according to a theme for a chosen company
Presented business plans to a panel of business professionals