1. KIRSTIE A. DARNALL (Willis)
1244 Pyle Lane | Hopkinsville, KY 42240 | 270-625-6761 | kirstie.darnall@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Murray State University; Murray,KY | B.S. Public Relations; B.S.Agriculture Science; May 2015
 GPA: 3.5
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Effective communicator (verbal and written) with experience as a news writer and public speaker
 Detail-oriented problem solver with strong organizational skills and event planning experience
 Academically trained in communications, public relations and marketing
 Proficient user: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
RELATED EXPERIENCE
KY Corn Growers Association; KY (work from home) | Communications Director; October 5,2015- Current
 Develops the organizations’ strategic communications and public relations program
 Serves as primary contact for media and manages press events
 Maintains organizations’ website
 Writes editorials, press releases and articles as needed
 Produces electronic newsletters,monthly newsletters and annual reports
 Assists in coordinating and planning special events
Fathom Communications; New York City, NY | Account Management Intern; June 8,2015- July 31, 2015
 Oversee creative projects and review for revisions
 Compile industry research
 Monitor client’s social media for analytics
 Effectively communicate with clients concerning their current and upcoming projects
MSU Business & Innovation Center; Murray,KY | Event Coordinator; August 2014 – May 2015
 Calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to during the event process
 Coordinate and monitor event timeline and ensure deadlines are met
 Initiate, coordinate and/or participate in all efforts to publicize events
 Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking as well as presentation and materials
Kotis Design Company; Murray,KY | Murray State CampusRepresentative; October 2013 – May 2015
 Communicate via phone, face-to-face and email with company and customers
 Increase sales through advertising
Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau; Murray,KY | Public Relations Intern; April2014 – August 2014
 Scheduled entertainment, vendors and participants; negotiated and secured event space
 Sent out invitations and managed RSVP list
 Edited and designed promotional materials
Murray State News; Murray,KY | News Writer; October 2013 – January 2014
 Conducted interviews, attending campus and community meetings and local events to gather information
 Wrote news articles concerning local issues or events
 Established rapport with the community through being personable and showing empathy
Kentucky FFA; State-wide | State Officer; June 2011 – June 2012
 Prepared and presented public speeches and motivational workshops to groups of 20 to 5,000 participants
 Balanced responsibilities and KY Agriculture Teacher Conference commitments with full course load
 Collaborated with peers and professionals across state to organize/plan KY FFA State Convention with 2,500 in
attendance
OTHER EXPERIENCE
West Kentucky Mentoring Program; Murray,KY | Mentor / Volunteer; February 2012 – May 2015
 Mentor children, ages five to eighteen in successfulbehavior and study habits

2. Chamber of Commerce; Murray,KY | Volunteer; June 2014 – August 2014
 Assist with daily customer service transactions
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Who’s Who Among American Students in Colleges and Universities: Member; Present
Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity:
Vice President of Communications, November 2013 – November 2014
 Managed Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Accounts
Marketing Coordinator,November 2012 – November 2013
 Produced flyers, design work and press releases to positivity market the organization.
Public Relations Student Society ofAmerica: Bateman Case, 2014 – 2015
National Panhellenic Council:Gamma Chi, August 2013