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press.com EDUCATION Roger Williams University Bachelor of Arts in Communication Concentration in Public Relations Minors in French and eBusiness Bristol, Rhode Island Expected May 2013

Kyrie Perry

EXPERIENCE Related WaterFire Providence Providence, RI Marketing and Development Intern September 2011- Present Research and update corporate oriented partnership programs: Plan Your Trip to Providence; Friends of WaterFire Assist with sponsorship relations including the cultivation of new donors, donor tracking, follow-up, and upkeep of the donor databases (Constant Contact, eTapestry, Sales Force), creation of sponsorship materials and donor research Compose and overhaul in-use marketing materials: brochures, press kit materials, e-mail blasts and press releases Pre-event and on-site event preparation including event material preparation and corporate fulfillment activities Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Public Relations Assistant to Dr. Amiee Shelton- Comm. Dept. January 2010-May 2011, January 2012- Present Plan, schedule and organize events within the Roger Williams Public Relations Department Contact and build relationships with public relations departments and firms across the country to facilitate departmental visits including day-trip firm tours in Boston and New York city Sustain connections with Public Relations alumni through emails and mail to generate an alumni reference book Created a continuous compilation of communications internships and internship programs locally and nationally Manage administrative tasks such as daily filing, emailing, telephone calls, cold calls Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Liaison for the Office of University Advancement January 2010- May 2011, January 2012- Present Inform alumni, parents, graduate and law students of the importance and outcomes of the universitys Annual Fund Encourage and persuade alumni, parents, graduate and laws students to benefit RWU through donations Omnicom Group: TogoRun London, England Intern September 2011- December 2011 Conducted detail media outreach to pan-European trade media; carried out sell-ins, assisted in the distribution of press materials to local and national media Assisted with the development, creation and updating of media lists and other databases, including client, financial and administrative databases Monitored and evaluated media and collated results in a presentation format for clients Developed media materials such as backgrounders, fact sheets and reports Facilitated meeting organization and provided logistical support e3communications, Inc. Albany, NY Assistant to Kevin G. Banes, Director of Government Affairs May 2011-August 2011 Assisted in the development and distribution of position statements, including but not limited to drafting and editing letters, proposals and memorandum Tracked legislation using the New York State Legislative Retrieval System and media monitored Coordinated media outreach for press events, provided support for clients at press events Assisted in PAC maintenance and PAC summary reports Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Assistant to Nicholas Williams, Director of Athletic Communications September 2009- January 2010 Conducted 13 interviews with athletes and coaches Assisted writing press releases for the Roger Williams University Athletics website, had 5 releases published Used InDesign to create programs for events including basketball and volleyball Completed administrative tasks at sporting events, compiled and kept statistics using Excel Additional Roger Williams University Bristol, RI New Student and Family Orientation Advisor May 2010-October 2010 Acted as an ambassador of the university and trained para-professional member of the orientation staff Managed groups of 20-30 first-year and transfer students per session Disseminated information, provided academic advisement, lead discussions and ice breakers, worked closely with Registrar department to facilitate proper enrollment SKILLS Knowledge of Microsoft and Macintosh formats: HTML and CSS, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe CS5, SPSS, Computer Outlook, Social media sites (Facebook, Wordpress, Twitter, Hootsuite, LinkedIn), and extensive research using the internet Intermediate knowledge of French Language Completed Emerge and Develop: tier one and tier two of Roger Williams Universitys three-tiered leadership Leadership program SOAR & Training Roger Williams University French Club: Secretary January 2010- September 2010; Vice President September 2010-November 2010; President November 2010- Current achieved 2011 Comeback Club of the Year Roger Williams University Public Relations Student Society of America: 2010 Most Promising New Member, attended 2010 National Conference: The Capital Connection: People, Press and Politics, 2011 Formal Gala Chair, 2011 Outstanding Member 2011 Student Philanthropy Executive Council 2010 Of/By/For RI: The RI Student Political Boot Camp 2011 Roger Williams University Community Connections Site Leader: Woonasquatucket River Watershed Project Volunteerism 2011 The Capital Region Friendship Circle, pitched media and promoted their 2nd annual Walk4Friendship

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