Molly K.

Kenny
(704) 421-4819 ▪ mollykennyconnect@gmail.com
www.mollykennyportfolio.weebly.com
Current Address: Permanent Address:
117 E. Nittany Ave 734 Berkeley Ave
State College, PA, 16801 Charlotte, NC, 28203
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Communications University Park, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Communications –– Photojournalism Date of Graduation: May 2018
Minor: Digital Media Trend Analytics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nittany Co-Op State College, PA
Lead Marketing Intern December 2017- Present
• Assist the planning and execution of corporate events (meetings, fundraising events) for local, nonprofit clients
• Manage the hiring and interview process of all other interns, as well as manage their responsibilities when hired
• Work to align digital content with the overall content strategy of the company and company’s clients
• Contact potential vendors to establish a relationship and present Nittany Co-op’s vendor benefits
Yumi Kim New York, NY
Marketing Intern June-August 2017
• Create and produce marketing materials, including written assets for the Company’s website and social media channels
• Engage in the development and updating of various website and multilingual marketing materials
• Collaborate on new ideas and promotional campaigns for the June, July, August and September calendars
• Update customer service protocol within Yumi Kim to promote positive customer experience
AJ Fine & Co. State College, PA
Social Media Intern March 2017- June 2017
• Engage with relevant social media trends and popular platforms to expand and enrich AJ Fine & Co.’s outreach
• Research competitors, trends and innovative social media initiatives within the retail industry
• Develop marketing events and marketing promotional activities to increase sales by 30%
Monkee’s of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Seasonal Sales Associate June 2016- June 2017
• Encourage promotional items to increase sales revenues and actualize consultative sales techniques to achieve set sales
goals of $1,500-$3,000
• Maintain and organize store displays to enhance product marketability and expedite product location activities
• Investigated and resolved customer complaints or issues to strengthen store reputation
Metro State College, PA
Sales Associate January 2016-May 2017
• Maintain constant presence on the sales floor and recommend appropriate items to engage with customers
• Collaborate with manager when selecting new merchandise
• Manage social media of the store platforms and information regarding new merchandise and sales
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVMENT
Penn State Panhellenic Council University Park, PA
Recruitment Coordinator December 2016-February 2018
• Oversee and coordinate all Panhellenic Association recruitment activities. Including recruitment during the spring and
fall semesters, and “Continuous Open Bidding” for over 1,800 potential and 2,200 active members
• Rewrite the recruitment system and finding solutions to problems from the deferral in our team's wake
• Implement and execute Penn State's first ever “Primary Recruitment” for Spring 2018 semester
• Continuously assess and reevaluate the Panhellenic Association recruitment program, and manage a budget of $75,000
Delta Zeta Sorority Executive Board University Park, PA
Recruitment Coordinator January 2016-December 2016
• Created a recruitment program that implemented new strategies which improved retention rate by 70%
• Managed a budget of $10,000 throughout two semesters of primary and informal recruitment
• Conducted weekly meetings with a committee of 60 members to analyze potential new members