Makayla McDonnell

Lubbock, TX 79409 | 903-421-4699 | makaylamcdonnell1@gmail.com

Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Anticipated Graduation December 2024
B.A. - Public Relations and Strategic Communication Management GPA: 4.0
Sports Media Certificate
Grayson College, Denison, Texas July 2022
Associate in Business Administration GPA: 3.78
Relevant Experience
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas March 2023 – Current
Athletic Ambassadors
• Developed and organized promotions for all 52 Texas Tech University athletic programs.
• Lead intern for Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Team, overseeing 30+ interns during in-game operations.
• Manage and execute all fan engagement activities during televised and untelevised sports broadcasts
• Communicate with interns on different job opportunities and responsibilities to ensure smooth operations
before, during and after athletic events.
Jorie AI, Remote June 2023 – Current
Marketing Internship
• Manage four social media accounts to increase marketing and awareness of products.
• Created daily blog posts for the company website.
• Conducted research for a potential AI conference for the company to attend.
MCTV – Texas Tech University College of Media and Communication January 2023 - Current
News Anchor and Production Team
• Produce weekly newscast as an anchor for Texas Tech College of Media and Communication
• Add information
Work Experience
Justin McDonnell Construction, Collinsville, Texas April 2022- August 2022
Office Secretary
• Managed financial accounts and ensured accurate payments were distributed to vendors
• Liaison between financial institutions and company
• Managed client relations, directing phone calls to appropriate departments, and answering questions
Dennards Farm Supply and Western Wear, Whitesboro, Texas May 2021 - April 2022
Sales Associate
• Developed and tailored sales advertisements for store display
• Conducted and assisted customers with computer and electronic purchases in a high-volume store
• Quantified and recorded all electronic and cash purchases to close out the store at the end of the night, to
conclude the day’s sales
College Honors
• Texas Tech President’s Honor List 2022-2023
• Grayson College Dean’s Honor List 2021-20222
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Volunteer and Extracurricular
First Baptist Church Collinsville- Mentored, led, and taught the VBS kindergarten class 2017- Current.
Collinsville High School- Choreograph and enhanced cheer routine to help prepare for upcoming UIL competition.
Skills
Social Media Platforms: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok
Software: ChatGPT, Canva, Wix,