1. objective
Public Relations representative seeking a position to further my media and communication skills. I thrive within
fast paced environment and have experience in event planning, sales, coordinating social media accounts, and
advertising.
education
West Texas A&M University - Canyon, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications - Advertising & Public Relations
work experience
Soma Intimates: Sales Associate - Amarillo, Frisco, & Plano, Texas Dec. 2014 - Current
Excelled in daily sales goals, assisted customers with transactions and questions. Managed cash
register responsibilities, interacted positively with coworkers and possessed a thorough knowledge
of products.
YMCA: Lifeguard Supervisor & Swim Instructor - Flower Mound, Texas May 2013 - Aug. 2014
Managed up to (5) lifeguards at a time and was responsible for maintaining the pool’s chemical
balance. Updated parents and students on a daily basis, greeted guests and provided outstanding
customer service.
Internship Make-A-Wish Foundation: Communications - Amarillo, Texas Jan. 2014 - May 2014
Organized wishes by planning trips, obtaining gifts and coordinating volunteers. Responsible
for updating and maintaining paperwork as well as medical certifications. Coordinated fundraisers,
social media, and administrative work.
Internship Manhattan Construction: Contract Administrator - Dallas, Texas Jul. 2013 - Jan. 2014
Originated and finalized building contracts and bid deadlines for various jobs within the company.
Clients included the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, George Bush Library, The Richards Group, and renovations
for Texas Rangers Stadium and Kyle Field.
volunteer service / on the job experience
Bateman Team Member - Team member for PRSSA national competition representing Habitat for Humanity.
Responsibilities included creating a plan to promote Habitat through branding, social media. Hosted a
speaker series and press conference, coordinated events, and managed over 300 volunteers.
Ad/PR Society - Attended American Advertising Federation Competition in Houston, TX. Placed 1st after being
placed into a random group of 10 students to create a marketing plan for the Midtown area of Houston.
Attended weekly meetings which provided professionals in the Ad/PR industry as speakers and mentors.
Chi Omega Sorority - Sisterhood Chair, Social Chair, Recruitment Administrative Assistant: Through these
positions I was required to host numerous events, coordinate volunteers, manage budgeting, train incoming
chair members, and coordinate administrative work for rush week.
Make-A-Wish Foundation - Wish Granter: Meet with families determining the child’s true wish. Responsible
for coordinating all that is related to enhace the family’s expectations and experience.
Student Government - Fine Arts & Humanities Department Representative
Dallas Children’s Medical Center - Completed over 500 volunteer hours
skills - Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel, and Word
katychristy
phone: 214-477-9330 email: katylchristy@gmail.com website: klchristy1.wix.com/klchristy1