1. Jimmy Knowles
215 Columbia Street Apartment 2 Ithaca, NY 14850
JimmyKnowles1@Gmail.com
215.429.6448
Objective
To secure a position working in the entertainment industry, focusing primarily in public relations or event planning in either
film, television, or theatre.
Education
Ithaca College- Ithaca, New York Projected Graduation: May 2012
Roy H. Park School of Communications B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications
Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.0 Dean’s List: Spring 2009-Present
Earned Credit Hours: 79.0
Related Coursework: Media Writing, Advertising, Public Relations, Promotion and Publicity for the Performing Arts,
Marketing on the Internet, Mass Media, Audience Research and Media Planning
Relevant Experience
Ithaca College, Senior Class of 2012, President- Ithaca, New York May 2011-Present
President of the Graduating Class of 2012
• Oversee the Senior Class Cabinet and its committees in coordinating events, providing services, and career
development opportunites for the Class of 2012
• Work in coordination with the Office of Campus Life and the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs to
develop outreach and programming to promote diversity and student involvement
• Work with the event staff in planning and coordinating the commencement ceremony
NYSACAC, Event Planner- Ithaca, New York June 2011-Present
New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
• Work directly with the NYSACAC organization along with Event Services representatives to plan a four day event
attended by close to 800 participants from across the country
• Work on developing a cohesive online registration system and coordinating a participant database
• Design and implement events, socials, and keynote speakers throughout the conference as well as coordinate
communication between the different on campus offices to ensure the success of said events
Hangar Theatre, Graphic Design and Marketing Intern- Ithaca, New York May 2011-August 2011
A Professional Regional Theatre
• Designed print, digital, and outdoor advertisements to promote the Mainstage Summer season, in addition to the
Hangar’s Lab Company and KidStuff programs
• Worked with local media to place advertisements and develop promotions for fundraising purposes
• Assisted with day-to-day office duties including inter-office trafficking and maintaining communication with clients
• Designed and printed the theatre’s first and only press kit for public distribution to media vendors and sponsors,
charting the organizations growth and success over the season
Ithaca College, A&E Center Dedication, Event Planner- Ithaca, New York February 2011-Present
Ithaca College Conference and Event Services
• Assist the Conference and Event Services (CES) staff in coordinating a formal event coinciding with the dedication of
the college’s newly constructed Athletics and Events Center
• Work in coordination with the Sports Management office in contacting entertainers, production designers, and
personnel to help design and manage the event
Serino Coyne LLC, Intern- New York, New York May 2010-August 2010
Live-Entertainment Advertising Agency
• Worked directly with industry professionals to create and implement full-service advertising campaigns for clients in
the live-entertainment field, working primarily with clients on and off Broadway
• Collaborated with a team of 7 interns to design and propose an advertising campaign for Disney’s Mary Poppins
• Assisted with day-to-day office duties including inter-office trafficking and maintaining communication with clients
• Participated in the planning and preparation for two major pitches, Sister Act and Little Miss Sunshine, including
storyboarding, mock-advertisements, and mood boards for presentation to the clients
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2. Other Experience
Ithaca College, Senior Week, Co-Chair- Ithaca, New York November 2010-Present
Ithaca College Conference and Event Services
Jump Start Program, Lead-In Leader- Ithaca, New York August 2010, August 2011
Orientation Program for First-Year Students
Student Activities Board, Advertising Chair- Ithaca, New York August 2010-December 2010
Design and produce print and digital advertisement for over 60 events
President’s Host Committee, Co-Chair- Ithaca, New York January 2009-Present
Facilitate and manage all campus tours and admissions programs
Ithacappella, Vice President (‘09-’11), President (‘11-’12)- Ithaca, New York May 2009-Present
Ithaca College’s Premiere All-Male A Cappella Group
Student Government Association, Senator- Ithaca, New York August 2008-May 2010
Ithaca College Student Government Association
• Strategic Planning Committee • Event Planning Committee
• Budget Committee • Communications Committee
Diversity Awareness Committee, Member- Ithaca, New York August 2008-May 2009
Dedicated to promoting diversity awareness across campus
Work History
Urban Outfitters, Housewares Team Lead- Ithaca, New York August 2009-Present
• Responsible for merchandising and maintenance of the housewares department
Quest Diagnostics, Clerical Assistant- Horsham, Pennsylvania May 2007-August 2008
• Managed client records and oversaw filing of bills, income statements, medical records, and returns
Activities
• Leadership Program Coordinator Search Committee, Committee Member
• Fall Splash Planning Committee, Committee Member
• Ithaca College Triple Threat Theatre, Participant
Achievments & Awards
• Peggy R. Williams Award for Campus Involvement and Student Leadership 2011
• Flora Brown Award for Academic Excellence 2008, 2009, 2010
• WG Egbert Founder’s Award 2008, 2009, 2010
• Best Male Critic, The Greater Philadelphia Critics and Awards Program 2008
Professional Development & Memberships
• American Advertising Federation, Member • Leadership As Empathy, Ithaca College SLI
• Public Relations Student Society of America, Member • Presentation Skills, Ithaca College SLI
• American Marketing Association, Member • Professional Etiquette, Ithaca College SLI
Volunteer Work
• Colleges Against Cancer, Relay For Life; American Red Cross; Boys and Girls Club of America
Qualifications
• Strong verbal and personal communication skills • Well versed in both Mac OS X and Windows XP
• Able to balance and maintain a heavy work load • Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign
• Organization and prioritization skills are inherent • Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
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3. References
Brian McAree
Vice President of Student Affairs and Campus Life
Ithaca College
Email: BMcAree@Ithaca.edu
Phone: 607.274.3374
Michele Lenhart
Director of Student Leadership and Involvement
Ithaca College Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs
Email: MLenhart@Ithaca.edu
Phone: 607.274.3222
Stephanie Miller
Marketing Manager
Hangar Theatre
Email: Stephanie@HangarTheatre.org
Phone: 607.273.8588
Jean Leonard
Senior Marketing Manager
Serino Coyne LLC
Email: JLeonard@SerinoCoyne.com
Phone: 212.626.2719
Amanda Lauback
Admission Counselor
Ithaca College Office of Admissions
Email: ALauback@Ithaca.edu
Phone: 607.274.3124
Barbara Cleaver
Personal Reference
Email: BSCleaverPA@aol.com
Phone: 215.272.8883