MICHELLE ARENDAS

MARENDA2@KENT.EDU
440-724-3700
EDUCATION:
Strongsville High School Graduation 2014
Kent State University Graduation May 2018
Major: Communication Studies
Concentration: Public Communication

WORK EXPERIENCE:
DESTINATION CLEVELAND June 2017 - August 2017
Group Tour Sales Intern Cleveland OH
• Completed tourism projects to help market Northeast Ohio as a group tour destination
• Assisted in event planning for partner networking events and tour welcome parties
• Researched sample itineraries and events for future tour opportunities
• Attended meetings for a regional marketing association, served as a representative at trade show events,
familiarization tours and speaking engagements
• Met with members from local Cleveland businesses, restaurants, museums and organizations to discuss
partnership
345 FLATS August 2016 – May 2017
Leasing Consultant / Community Advisor Kent OH
• Procured a base of prospective tenants and oversaw their leasing procedure
• Contribute heavily to company wide marketing efforts for the property and events
• Orchestrated an opening day and smooth move in process
• Planned community wide resident events to maintain moral and show appreciation
• Demonstrated customer service and communication capabilities through contact with current and future
residents
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY May 2016- October 2016
Light The Night Walk, Marketing and Event Planning Intern Independence OH
• Influential in producing three successful philanthropy walks in Northeast Ohio
• Responsible for email, phone, and website correspondence with participants in our events
• Acquired new local business sponsorship and worked to renew donations from previous contacts
• Acted as a representative of the organization at area health fairs to speak to potential donors and
sponsors

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Television media training
• Live interview experience through Good Morning America
• Writing capability, including PR statements and promotional documents
• Skilled in client relationship management
• Experience working in a team environment
• Comfortable and competent in public speaking