Alexis N.

Ryan
s517021@mail.nwmissouri.edu 816.877.7076 Kansas City, MO
www.linkedin.com/in/lexiryan1
About Me
I am a senior in the top 35 percent of my class at Northwest Missouri State University earning a
Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations. My diverse internship and work experience includes public
relations, writing, managing social media accounts and event planning. I have an outstanding
foundation for building a successful career in public relations and marketing. I am a self-starter with a
strong work ethic, and a positive and professional attitude.
Public Relations Experience
Northwest Missouri State University (January 2016-Present)
Media Relations Assistant
Assist communications manager with daily tasks
Conduct interviews and write press releases for the university and
NORTHWEST Digest newsletter
Transcribing interviews
Kansas City Area Development Council (May 2016-August 2016)
Marketing/Events Intern
Researched and curated content and best practices for KCADC social media
channels and website(s)
Obtained instruction and application of basic HTML and Google Analytics
skills
Responsible for key aspects of event logistics, including communications
and event prep
Northwest Missouri State University (September 2015-December 2015)
Social Media Intern
Manage all university social media accounts
Develop unique opportunities to gain student interest and involvement
Creatively capture students interest and maintain followers through
remarkable giveaways
Black Box Coffee (June 2016-Present)
Social Media Manager
Manage Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts
Create promotional calendar to create additional profit
Bailey&Watkins (May 2015-Present)

Social Media Manager

Manage Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for fine leather studio in
Kansas City that ships customized designs nationwide
Berry Acres Event Center (May 2015-January 2016)
Event Assistant
Staging and set-up for weddings, banquets and other events
Food server
Traffic usher
Personal and Professional Achievements

Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society and

voted secretary
Editorial assistant for the Northwest Missouri State Alumni Magazine
Wrote news releases for Northwest Missouri State that were featured on
local news and media platforms
Implemented Google Analytics integration with CMS platform (Sitefinity)
Wrote a blog on the national media coverage of the KC Streetcar that was
released on the Kansas City Area Development Councils KCnext initiative
Acted as a Public Information Officer in the Missouri Hope disaster exercise
Assisted with logistics of 5-k Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Maryville, Mo. for PR
Practicum in April 2014
Inducted into Georges Chapter of National Honor Society at Odessa High
School
Overturned Odessa High School administrative ruling to organize and
present Mr. OHS Male Pageant, for DECA Learn and Earn project to raise
more than $1,200 in profits donated to local cancer victims
Certificate of Excellence (scored higher than 70 percent on Financial
Literacy Odessa High School Promotion Project team event at DECA
internationals)