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Kelly D. Lundquist

CURRENT: 222 Beal Street, East Lansing, MI 48823
PERMANENT: 2832 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.340.6179  [email protected]

Education-

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Communications                                                                            May 2011
College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University, MI

• Specialization in Public Relations
• Dean's List seven semesters, Cumulative GPA 3.632 (4.0 scale) 
  

Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Cultures and Politics                                                                   May 2011
James Madison College, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Course work includes: comparative and transnational studies of nationalism, culture, and identity formation; studies focus on the interaction between culture and public policy; regional focus on Latin America
  
• Dean’s List seven semesters
  

Experience-

Assistant Account Executive, Intern, Danielides Communications, Inc.    January 2010-August 2010
New York, NY

• Exclusively managed the public relations responsibilities for seven authors nominated for the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Awards, including pitching, booking interviews, and obtaining media placements
• Assisted account executives with minimum supervision with pitching, following up, and obtaining media hits in print, radio, and television for clients in healthcare, fashion, and arts and culture
• Mastered the use of Cision Point to create comprehensive and individualized media lists

Communications Assistant and Sales Associate, COCO-MAT at ABC Home and Carpet                      Summer 2010
New York, NY

• Composed new company literature and edited existing communications and marketing material to aid the transition of an international company to appeal to a US market
• Managed the showroom and was responsible for product knowledge and selling the organic product line

Intern, The Fashion Journal                                                                                                         Summer 2010
New York, NY

• Responsible for managing magazine blog and updating it about current events and promotions

Market Researcher, Cycle Safe Inc.                                                              December 2008 - January 2010
Grand Rapids, MI

• Developed an international marketing database to target potential costumers and focus a marketing plan
• Drafted and edited press releases announcing new products on behalf of company executives
• Duties included heavy phone work, verifying information, and prospecting customers

 

Life Guard and Swim Instructor, Michigan State University                           September 2007- Present
East Lansing, MI

• Instructed lessons to diverse groups of students spanning from three-years old to 50 years old
• Organized and lead a session of lessons specifically for Muslim women

 

Senior Counselor, Leadership Team, NCCS Camp Newaygo                                   Summers 2008, 2007
Newaygo, MI

• Organized annual fundraising banquet for alumni
• Created and enacted a curriculum for a popular ‘Outdoor Cooking’ program including lesson plans, activities, and skill evaluation techniques
• Researched, planned, and lead six camping and river trips designed to challenge and teach outdoor survival skills and no-trace camping as well as teamwork, perseverance, and responsibility

 
Skills-
Computer: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and basic web design
Language: 2nd year college proficiency in Spanish