Kara Lee A. Jewell
[email protected]
Education:
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Smeal College of Business, B.S. in Marketing College of Communications, B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations
GPA: 3.80/ 4.0 Dean’s List: 7/7 Semesters
SKEMA International Business School | Antibes, France January - May 2013
Professional Experience:
Macy's, June - Aug. 2013, New York, NY
Store Management Intern
-Managed 30 employees daily creating high performance goals and motivating team members to achieve goal
-Developed strategic plan to increase search & send engagement by 3% over 8-weeks, creating a $4.38 M increase in sales
-Maintained brand image daily working with vendors, merchants, visual teams, district planners, sales and store managers
RivieraOne.tv, May 2014, Cannes France
Production and Broadcasting Intern
-Publicized production company’s events and films during Cannes Film Festival creating media kits and promotion ideas
-Gained international communication skills working with clients from Egypt and France, pitching ideas and writing scripts
-Served as live broadcaster and spokeswomen for Majestic Hotel and studio upholding both company interests and images
Clear Channel Entertainment and Media, May-Aug. 2012, New York, NY Marketing and Promotions Intern
-Optimized and organized seating chart for iHeart Radio Music festival ticket sales to over 17,000 people
-Planned and executed Broadway in Bryant Park, assisting marketing and sales directors in securing sponsors
-Promoted six radio stations throughout the scope of New York during events and developed new ideas for promotions
Leadership Experience:
Out of the Darkness Walk, Sept. 2011-April 2013, State College, PA
Student Chair
-Chaired a student and community collaborative 5k that raised $57,000 for the American Society of Suicide Prevention
-Recruited, interviewed and oversaw 60 members from university and community in eight different branches
-Rebranded stigma associated with cause creating campaign that secured 1,100 participants, volunteers, and press
Alpha Phi National Fraternity, Oct. 2010- May 2014, State College, PA
Panhellenic Delegate, Executive Board Oct. 2010 – Nov. 2011
-Represented and voiced opinions and concerns of 110 members to Panhellenic Council overseeing 2,000 total members
-Collaborated with executive board to address issues within chapter and community contributing new initiatives
Director of Member Development Nov. 2011 – Jan. 2012
-Nominated and elected as first director to create a Standards of Excellence to hold members accountable to ideals
-Helped address member concerns and build values such as service, scholarship, community, and personal development
THON Chair, Corporate Sponsors Nov. 2011 – May 2012
-Informed more than 150 business contacts of sponsorship benefits through fundraising packets, emails, calls and meeting
-Assisted in increasing fundraising total---including corporate sponsors--to $72,200 in 2012 and $94,600 in 2013
Scholarship:
Order of Omega, Jan. 2012-present, State College, PA
-Invited to honors society for Greeks with top 5% GPA exhibit leadership skills
Sapphire Leadership Program, May 2012- present, State College, PA -Accepted into Smeal leadership organization to gain business experience, leadership and development
-Completed leadership course focusing on collaboration, abstract and critical thinking, and solving case studies
Emerging Leaders Institute, June 2012, Butler, IN -Selected as scholar to attend institute on leadership and further develop team work and communication skills
Work Experience:
Tristate Orthopedics, May- Aug. 2011, Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Management Intern
-Created and executed regional public relations campaign for new physician joining the practice
-Learned procedures of working with outside billing, health insurance, and pharmaceutical sales
Nordstrom, May- Aug. 2011, Pittsburgh, PA
Web Procurement Employee
-Developed knowledge on retail corporations, customer service skills and information systems technology
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Smeal College of Business, B.S. in Marketing College of Communications, B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations
GPA: 3.80/ 4.0 Dean’s List: 7/7 Semesters
SKEMA International Business School | Antibes, France January - May 2013
Professional Experience:
Macy's, June - Aug. 2013, New York, NY
Store Management Intern
-Managed 30 employees daily creating high performance goals and motivating team members to achieve goal
-Developed strategic plan to increase search & send engagement by 3% over 8-weeks, creating a $4.38 M increase in sales
-Maintained brand image daily working with vendors, merchants, visual teams, district planners, sales and store managers
RivieraOne.tv, May 2014, Cannes France
Production and Broadcasting Intern
-Publicized production company’s events and films during Cannes Film Festival creating media kits and promotion ideas
-Gained international communication skills working with clients from Egypt and France, pitching ideas and writing scripts
-Served as live broadcaster and spokeswomen for Majestic Hotel and studio upholding both company interests and images
Clear Channel Entertainment and Media, May-Aug. 2012, New York, NY Marketing and Promotions Intern
-Optimized and organized seating chart for iHeart Radio Music festival ticket sales to over 17,000 people
-Planned and executed Broadway in Bryant Park, assisting marketing and sales directors in securing sponsors
-Promoted six radio stations throughout the scope of New York during events and developed new ideas for promotions
Leadership Experience:
Out of the Darkness Walk, Sept. 2011-April 2013, State College, PA
Student Chair
-Chaired a student and community collaborative 5k that raised $57,000 for the American Society of Suicide Prevention
-Recruited, interviewed and oversaw 60 members from university and community in eight different branches
-Rebranded stigma associated with cause creating campaign that secured 1,100 participants, volunteers, and press
Alpha Phi National Fraternity, Oct. 2010- May 2014, State College, PA
Panhellenic Delegate, Executive Board Oct. 2010 – Nov. 2011
-Represented and voiced opinions and concerns of 110 members to Panhellenic Council overseeing 2,000 total members
-Collaborated with executive board to address issues within chapter and community contributing new initiatives
Director of Member Development Nov. 2011 – Jan. 2012
-Nominated and elected as first director to create a Standards of Excellence to hold members accountable to ideals
-Helped address member concerns and build values such as service, scholarship, community, and personal development
THON Chair, Corporate Sponsors Nov. 2011 – May 2012
-Informed more than 150 business contacts of sponsorship benefits through fundraising packets, emails, calls and meeting
-Assisted in increasing fundraising total---including corporate sponsors--to $72,200 in 2012 and $94,600 in 2013
Scholarship:
Order of Omega, Jan. 2012-present, State College, PA
-Invited to honors society for Greeks with top 5% GPA exhibit leadership skills
Sapphire Leadership Program, May 2012- present, State College, PA -Accepted into Smeal leadership organization to gain business experience, leadership and development
-Completed leadership course focusing on collaboration, abstract and critical thinking, and solving case studies
Emerging Leaders Institute, June 2012, Butler, IN -Selected as scholar to attend institute on leadership and further develop team work and communication skills
Work Experience:
Tristate Orthopedics, May- Aug. 2011, Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Management Intern
-Created and executed regional public relations campaign for new physician joining the practice
-Learned procedures of working with outside billing, health insurance, and pharmaceutical sales
Nordstrom, May- Aug. 2011, Pittsburgh, PA
Web Procurement Employee
-Developed knowledge on retail corporations, customer service skills and information systems technology