Kristen Kobe

(440)488-5378 | Kkobe2@kent.edu

Education: Kent State University, Expected Graduation: Spring 2016

Major: Public Relations

Minor: Fashion Media

Current GPA: 3.6

Professional Summary
Driven and hardworking Public Relations Major with a Fashion Media Minor at Kent State University interested in fashion and
entertainment public relations. I am an enthusiastic public relations student with a passion for event planning, marketing, and
writing. I am a motivated and goal-oriented student who thrives on hard work and optimism. Key strengths include strong
written and verbal communication, organization using time management, problem solving, and passion.

Relevant Experience
Agentry Public Relations: PR Intern, June 2015 August 2015
o Assisted with showroom maintenance, editor gifting and merchandize pulls for major publications and photo shoots.
o Helped coordinate client events for Stetson and Five Four.
o Aided in event production and execution for New York Mens Day and New York Fashion Week, including Christian
Siriano SS16, Nicholas K SS16 and Claudia Li SS16.
Allied Integrated Marketing: Marketing Intern, January 2015 May 2015
o Developed content for Facebook and Twitter for five different accounts in the Albany, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus
and Cleveland markets.
o Interacted with the public to promote upcoming movies through different grass roots promotions.
o Assisted publicists with primary and secondary research.
o Helped staff multiple advanced screenings throughout the Cleveland area.
Paramount Pictures: Cleveland College Intern, January 2015 May 2015
o Coordinated and staffed various promotional events for all Paramount Pictures films released.
o Communicated with Paramount Pictures through status reports.
o Utilized social media to better promote upcoming movies to a broader audience.
Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center: Marketing Assistant, April 2014 October 2015
o Worked on a team to plan, promote, and organize all late-night/special events.
o Helped coordinate the largest late night event held at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
o Developed written content for the program guide and promotional items distributed to the Kent community.
o Created and maintained material for all departments the SRWCs website using Drupal.

Leadership Experience
Undergraduate Student Government: Programming Board, August 2015 Present
o Collaborated with Programming Board to plan and promote concerts held at Kent State.
o Organized USGs student street team.
o Created content for Twitter and Instagram to help promote upcoming events.
o Interacted with talent to ensure they were accommodated for the event.
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity: Membership Vice President, December 2013- December 2014
o Coordinated and organized formal recruitment, gaining 74 new members.
o Implemented and trained 130 active members on proper recruitment etiquette and techniques.
Public Relations Student Society of America: Co-Membership Vice President, Spring 2014- Spring 2015
o Collaborated with the other Membership VP and chapter President to increase membership and promote PRSSA
throughout Kent State University.
o Successfully increased membership by 15 percent in one year.
Volunteer Work: Helped Alpha Xi Delta Beta Tau raise more than $150,000 for Autism Speaks over a three year time period.