MALLORY PATTEN

SUMMARY

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Highly accomplished student from Kansas State University, graduating with honors in Public Relations
and a member of the leadership honor society Order of Omega. Exemplify high standards of integrity,
leadership, and involvement with Alpha Xi Delta Chapter, Panhellenic Council, the university governing
body, and local community. Proficient at working independently or in a team; organizing and presenting
information in both oral and written formats; proven problem solver and creative thinker.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Public Relations; Minor, Leadership Studies; Kansas State University, May 2015
SKILLS

Fraternity Operations Writing/Editing Social Media/Website Content

StrengthsQuest Trainer/Facilitator Teamwork Planning/Organizing

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Director of Public Relations
December 2013 December 2014
Kansas State University Panhellenic Council
Social media coordinator for Panhellenic Council; collaborated with council, chapters, and colonies
and developed all required news releases, advertisements, and social media for all events/activities
Served as the liaison between Greek Affairs and Kansas State University Social Media Services
Documented all Panhellenic activities and compiled a year-end report
Tradition Founders Intern
August 2013 April 2014
Kansas State University Alumni Association
Planned and organized a three-night telefund event
Accounted for and surveyed money raised using Excel and Access databases
Assisted in the development of event graphic designs for print and web communication
Distributed over 2,000 fall and spring mailing appeals to university alumni
Marketed/communicated with local businesses regarding telefund event
Introduction to Leadership Concepts Class Leader
August 2013 December 2013
Kansas State University School of Leadership Studies
Assisted the large lecture instruction for LEAD 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts
Taught the use of StrengthsQuest to new students with hands-on application
Served as mentor and teacher for first-year leadership students; acted as liaison between students and
LEAD 212 instructor
Planned lessons, shaped learning outcomes, and developed/aggregated summative evaluations
Facilitated small group discussions, led active-learning exercises and group projects
Media Relations Intern
May 2013 July 2013
United Way of Riley County, Kansas
Organized the United Way grant application process, distributed grants to support local community
needs
Served as the liaison between United Way of Riley County and its Board of Directors
Assisted in organizing multiple student service/volunteer projects, service networking opportunities
and fundraising events
Created all required media materials and monitored earned media coverage.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Alpha Xi Delta- Homecoming Chair; Panhellenic Delegate; Junior Panhellenic Delegate; Public
Relations Committee; Chapter Life Committee; Nominating Committee
Panhellenic Council- Order of Omega; Exploratory Committee; Recruitment Guide; Greek Week
Committee; New Member Council
Student Governing Association- Student Senator; Union Governing Board; Union Corporation Board
Vice President; Communications Committee Vice Chair; Senate Operations Committee
Community Service- Kids Voting 2014; Autism Speaks; Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

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REFERENCES
Terin Walters, Director of Development Programs and Travel
K-State Alumni Association
1720 Alumni Center, Manhattan, KS 66506
TWalters@K-State.com
785-410-7051
Mike Finnegan, Instructor and Academic Advisor
School of Leadership Studies
103 Leadership Studies Building, Manhattan, KS 66506
mikefinn@k-state.edu
785-532-6085
Lee Ann Smith Desper, Executive Director
United Way of Riley County (Konza)
555 Poyntz, Suite 215, P.O. Box 922, Manhattan, KS 66505-0922
leeann@unitedwayrc.org
785-776-3779

mpatten@ksu.edu/913-704-9294