Alayna L.

Kaim
3620 42nd Place, Highland, IN 46322 | alaynalkaim@gmail.com | (219) 616-9280

Education
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Ind.
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising, 3.5 GPA

Activities and Awards

President of Newman Catholic Community (2013-2014, 30 plus members)
Vice President of Alpha Sigma Tau, Epsilon Omicron Chapter (2013-2014, 70 plus members)
Member of Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society
Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Distinguished Sophomore Award
Volunteer work through Newman Catholic Community and Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Experience
INDIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Communications Intern, December 2014-present
Write guest columns and E-Newsletter content for seven members
Wrote Public Service Announcement for Domestic Violence Awareness commercial
Write news releases for seven members hot topic bills, have been picked up by newspapers such as
the Northwest Indiana Times and Salem Leader
Research about specific policies and bills
Prepare seven legislators on how to effectively communicate legislative issues to the media and their
constituents
Info-graphic creations for entire House Republican usage using InDesign and Photoshop
Cover news conferences and report to senior staff about the conferences
Transcribe press conferences for all members of the Caucus
HISTORIC NEW HARMONY: NEW HARMONY, IND.
Event Planning Assistance, March 2014-December 2014
Created flyers and facilitated with organization of events, included events with 100 plus guests
Interacted with customers and local business owners on upcoming events in a cheerful and precise
manner
Informed guests about upcoming events, directions, lodging, entertainment and restaurants
Organized and assisted in tracking inventory on a monthly basis
NORTH TOWNSHIP: HAMMOND, IND.
Events Coordinator Intern, May 2014-August 2014
Used Microsoft Office to organize budgets and create strategic plans
Produced flyers and other forms of advertising for upcoming events
Contacted vendors to assist with planning events, including t-shirt designs and follow-ups after events
Attended events to facilitate in the implementation and direction of each pre-planned event, both with
indoor and outdoor venues

Skills & Abilities

News Releases
AP Style
Media Clippings
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
InDesign & Photoshop
Strategic Planning
Strong Leadership Skills
Team Player