KENLEA HENSON

918-931-9116 hensonk@nsuok.edu www.kenleahenson.weebly.com

CURRENT ADDRESS:
PO Box 154
Proctor, OK 74457

EDUCATION
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
Concentration in Public Relations

May 2017

Special Projects

Promoted Northeastern State University's College of Languages and Literature Department

through social media, press releases and advertisements.

Created wedding planning website to promote and market business.

Created media plan to ensure business budget and goals are met.

Created and designed wedding magazine.

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Proficient in AP Style
Proficient in Digital Photography
Professional expertise in all aspects of social media
Proficient in Crisis Communication
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superior customer service skills
Problem solving in a timely and creative manner
Ability to effectively collaborate in a team setting and work independently

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Cherokee Nation Businesses, Tulsa, OK
November 2015 - May 2016
Communications Intern
Created press releases
Conducted interviews for additional information and quotes for press releases
Ensured assignment deadlines were met
Assisted Communications team during events
Tracked all news published in print media outlets regarding Cherokee Nation and its
entities; ensured media tracked files were maintained and organized
Job shadowed PR Coordinator

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, Tahlequah, OK
July 2015 - November 2015
Full-Time Cafe Associate
Performed responsibilities in accordance with all company policies and procedures
Operated cash register and credit card machine in guest payment processing
Maintained high customer service standards at all times
Ensured cafe was neat and orderly
Ensured food supply was stocked
Effectively multitasked in a fast pace environment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment, Tahlequah, OK

August 2013 - July 2015
Full-Time Beverage Associate
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly
manner
Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with beverages
Promptly served all beverages to guests
Performed responsibilities in accordance with all company policies and procedures
Maintained clean and well-stocked workstation
Trained all new beverage associates
Effectively multitasked in a fast pace environment

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Scholarship
2016 - Present
Recipient
Cherokee Nation Scholarship
2013 - Present
Recipient
Presidents Honor Roll
Spring 2016
Recipient
Deans Honor Roll
Spring 2015
Recipient
Public Relations Advertising Club
2015 - Present
Active Member
Goingsnake Heritage Association
2013 - Present
Active Volunteer
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
2013 - 2014
Member
Ozark Electric Scholarship
2012 - 2013
Recipient

Westville Alumni Scholarship

Recipient

2012 - 2013