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, created Twitter and Facebook page and policy for Cambridge Memorial Hospital 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 knowledge by learning new things

Internships

Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, ON

May 2013- August 2013

Full time Communications intern assisting in the everyday communications at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Primary duties include: weekly eCast newsletter to over 2,500 employees and stakeholders, media relations and press release writing, photography, feature story writing for intranet publishing, policy creation and research, introduced social media to organization and created policy, presentations to Senior Management Committee, annual report development, writing, editing and production, and answering Whats on your mind staff concerns and comments 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, other game operations duties as needed

The Guelph Storm OHL Hockey, Guelph, ON

Professional Associations
IABC Waterloo- Student Member CPRS Toronto- Student Member 2012-Present 2011-2012

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Volunteer Experience

KW Oktoberfest, Kitchener, ON

2012- Present Member of both the Public Relations and the 5K Fun Run committee. Marketing Coordinator for the 5K Fun Run, organize marketing material distribution strategies, write tweets for the official Oktoberfest Twitter feed, worked with committee to ensure the success of the event, increased registrants for the event in comparison to previous years 2012- Present Help out at local events as needed, event registration, set-up, and photography 2011- Present Member of the PR team, develop key messaging, creating engaging communication plans, working with media during the day of the event, issues management 2011-2015 (Expected)

IABC Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

TEDxWaterloo, Waterloo, ON

Education
Bachelor of Public Relations
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

Deans Honour List recipient 2011-2013 Constantly developing written and oral communication skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and ability to understand complex issues Successfully completed courses in research, event planning, presentation skills, integrated marketing communications, ethics, computer skills, theory of PR, media relations, project management, and writing, amongst others 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 Turtle Jacks Guelph- Bartender/Server 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