Kayleigh Klajnscek

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Energetic, outgoing, and creative individual with an eagerness to learn, looking to broaden my experience within the public relations industry.

Summary

Extensive knowledge of social media platforms: Active user of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, manages the Guelph Storm Hockey Clubs official Twitter feed Strong communication skills: Effectively communicates using both written word and oral communication, very outgoing, can facilitate group discussion Ability to work well with a team: Concrete understanding on how to work with the group dynamics within a diverse group, provides feedback in a constructive manner, contributes by sharing expertise and information that can help the group achieve the desired outcomes Time management: Very organized, capable of successfully managing multiple tasks at once and always meets deadlines Critical and Creative Thinking Skills: Capable of using creative methods when solving problems and using critical thinking skills when planning objective driven strategies Customer Service Expertise: Understanding of how to work with many different people, dealing with a wide variety of issues, and successfully negotiating with people to come to an agreement Enthusiasm to learn new things: Takes on new tasks with energy, excitement, motivation and enthusiasm, thrives on new challenges, enjoys expanding my knowledge by learning new things

Volunteer Experience
KW Oktoberfest, Kitchener, ON 2012-Present Marketing Coordinator on the events planning committee for the 5K Fun Run: Organized marketing material distribution strategies, wrote tweets for the official Oktoberfest Twitter feed to promote the event, worked on a committee to ensure the success of the event, increased registrants for the event in comparison to previous years The Guelph Storm OHL Hockey, Guelph, ON 2012-Present Part-time media relations intern: Record online game statistics, organize player interviews with Rogers Communications, update official Twitter feed during games, received an increase in Twitter followers and fan engagement, compiling media packages before each game IABC Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Help out at local events: Event registration, set-up, and photography 2012-Present

TEDxWaterloo, Waterloo, ON 2011-Present Member of the PR team: Develop key messaging, creating engaging communication plans, working with media during the day of the event

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Kayleigh Klajnscek
Education
Bachelor of Public Relations 2011-2015 (expected)

Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

Constantly developing written and oral communication skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and ability to understand complex issues Knowledge of CPRS and PRSA standards of ethical practice Successfully completed courses in research, event planning, presentation skills, integrated marketing communications, ethics, computer skills, theory of PR, and writing 2008

Diploma of Applied Photography

Sheridan College, Oakville, ON

Comfortable using Abode Suite programs, especially Adobe Photoshop CS3 Knowledge and experience with both commercial and journalistic photography

Work History
Boston Pizza Guelph-Bartender/Server

2011-Present

Responsibilities include: Opening and closing the bar and restaurant, bartending and customer service, training new staff members, handling large amounts of the restaurants money, WHMIS and Smart Serve certified 2007-2010 Responsibilities include: Opening and closing the bar and restaurant, bartending and customer service, training new staff members, handling large amounts of the restaurants money, Smart Serve certified 2012-Present 2011-2012

Turtle Jacks Guelph- Bartender/Server

Professional Associations
IABC Waterloo- Student Member CPRS Toronto- Student Member

Activities and Interests

Technology Travel- Have travelled extensively through Europe Social Media

Photography Music Reading Sports and Recreation

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