Kari Gibbons

5045 Brent Knoll Ln Suwanee, GA 30024 kari.g381@gmail.com (678) 381-3061

www.linkedin.com/in/karigibbons www.karigibbons.weebly.com

EDUCATION

The University of Georgia, Athens GA December 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Public Relations
Minor: Sociology Cumulative GPA: 3.49/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Clines Photography Cumming, GA October 2016 - Current

Marketing Director
Responsible for obtaining new clients and maintaining current accounts.
Graphic design and development of marketing materials.
Photographer assistant

Hurley Elder Care Law Atlanta, GA January 2016- September 2016

Community Relations Coordinator
Managed and improved the firms social media platforms including, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.
Developed and redesigned marketing materials to fit brand guidelines.
Coordinated speaking engagements and community events.
Cultivated business relationships and retained new clients in previously underrepresented areas.

EMBARK UGA Athens, GA July 2015 March 2016

Social Media Intern
Managed Twitter and Facebook pages to promote awareness for the organization.
Wrote and distributed newsletters to update partner programs and program supporters.

Athens YMCA Athens, GA August 2013 December 2015

After School Coach and Summer Camp Counselor
U6 soccer coach, lead arts and crafts program, lead study hall program and YQuest afterschool program.
Supervised activities for approximately 10 children of varying age groups.
Camp counselor for the four to five year old age group. Responsible for leading games, activities, and arts and
crafts projects. Recipient of a counselor of the week award.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens Athens, GA January 2015 May 2015
Public Relations Intern
Maintained Facebook and Twitter pages.
Developed marketing materials including brochures and booklets.
Aided in fundraising efforts through event planning and implementation of new digital donation techniques.

Georgia State Representative Spencer Frye Athens, GA August 2014 - January 2015
Communications and Digital Strategies Intern
Developed public relations campaign for the 2015 Georgia General Assembly session.
Designed biweekly newsletter to inform constituents of progress being made during legislative session.
Graphic design work for social media infographics and promotional literature.
Promotional work for Jason Carter's gubernatorial campaign and Michelle Nunn's campaign for senate in 2014.

SKILLS
Time management, organization, working with children, event planning, collaboration, strong work ethic, Google
Analytics, Wordpress, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, MailChimp, Hootsuite, social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Google+