KAREN FAIRLEY
112 Barnes Estates Dr. Mendenhall, Ms 39114
Cell: 601- 376- 5283
karenfairley21@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
FAMILY HEALTH CARE CLINIC
OUTREACH/ENROLLMENT COMMUNICATION
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Data entry for different departments and functions.
Also I handle customer relations and assisting for eight clinics.
Handle the daily referrals for the different clinics
REESE SENIOR BOWL
MEDIA ASSISTANT
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SPORTS DEPARTMENT INTERN
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PUBL IC REL ATIONS INTERN
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JUL Y 2013-AUGUST 2013
JACKSON, MS
Assisted Production Management staff in all areas of production
Edited features, highlights, teases and voice-over sessions.
Served as assistant to Producer for some sports anchors and production team.
Assisted with original programming, professional team ancillary programming and
collaborated with Production Management and Talent.
Conducted interviews with coaches and players during pre/post game shows and
halftime or intermission content as assigned
Post content to website and regularly monitor website to ensure accurate and current
content.
Assisted with tape dubbing and distribution, logging video
Assisted as production technician for studio programs and event telecasts when needed
in various roles.
RENT THE RUNWAY, NEW YORK NY
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JANUARY 2015
MOBILE, AL
Hosted NFL Prospects to interviews, press conferences, practices, etc.
Served as the liaison of Rob LeHockey, head of Media/PR for the Senior Bowl.
Scheduled interviews and assisted players with autographs and daily schedules.
WL BT/ WDBD
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SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT
PEARL, MS
SEPTEMBER 2013-MAY2014
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Assisted with developing, writing and distributing approved press releases.
Assisted with media relations, including pitching, researching and scheduling interviews
if needed.
Assisted with organization of executive photos, photo opportunities and events for
Rent the Runway, New York, NY.
Assisted with building and maintaining relationships with both local and national media.
KAREN FAIRLEY
112 Barnes Estates Dr. Mendenhall, Ms 39114
Cell: 601- 376- 5283
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Assisted with building and maintaining press kits.
Assisted with posting logos and organizational summaries to industry services related
web sites and publications.
Assisted with finding and completing appropriate contest entries.
Followed up with members of the media to track and ensure client placement.
Assisted with proofing written materials for style, grammar, etc.
Assisted with planning and executing special events, if needed.
ADIDAS
BRAND AMBASSADOR INTERN
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karenfairley21@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2013 - MAY 2014
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Marketed authentic brands of Adidas Originals.
Supporting Originals events with engagements, ideas and genuine participation.
Held campus events brand engagement activities with students on Mississippi State
University campus.
Handled all media activities as well as editing photos for social media and other press.
Coordinated game day operations to market products.
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT ASSISTANT, ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS
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SEPTEMBER 2010- May 2014
Conducted interviews with players and coaches for press releases, media guides, and
press conferences.
Researched statics for different media guides and game notes.
Contacted players and coaches from the opponent teams to gather information related
to game day.
Built and maintained relationships with media officials and staff from NCAA
Conferences.
Coordinated game day static and game operations on game days.
Served as an assistant during game days. Set up, distribution, follow up request for
different media and officials,
Gather news clippings daily for different the different sport teams
Transcribe interviews from players and coaches.
Wrote feature stories for game notes, game programs and for the website.
SOUTH EASTERN CONFERENCE
AUGUST 2010-MAY 2014
MEDIA ASSISTANT
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Responsible for conducting interviews with coaches and players
Coordinated press conference for various SEC teams.
KAREN FAIRLEY
112 Barnes Estates Dr. Mendenhall, Ms 39114
Cell: 601- 376- 5283
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karenfairley21@gmail.com
Handled quote taking and distribution for SEC to media.
Was an assistant during the 2010 and 2012 Women’s Basketball Tournament, 2011
Football Media Days, 2012 and 2013 Basketball Media Days, 2013 Men’s Basketball
Tournament and 2013 Football Championship
NCAA FINAL FOUR
APRIL 2012
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING INTERN
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Assist with media credentialing, media interviews, online promotions and giveaways and
social media interaction with fans and spectators.
Worked in the social media command center located in the Georgia World Congress
Center, Hyatt Hotel, and Centennial Olympic Park
Was in charge of a street team to fulfill promotions for different brands
and organizations
MISSISSIPPI STATE TV CENTER
SEPTEMBER 2011 - MAY 2014
MULTI MEDIA J OURNAL IST
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Produced, directed and wrote scripts for various programs. This Week at Mississippi
State, Take 30 News, and Bully Buzz News
Video editor, for various shows. Handled tapes, teleprompter, audio, camera, graphics
and deko.
Sports, News, Entertainment and Interview anchor.
Supervised the operation of the shows, the selection of the news stories and also the
news teams.
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Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Proficient with applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Photoshop,
InDesign, Adobe and Windows.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Dependable and reliable with high morals and personal values.
Experience with Final Cut Pro and EDITUS.
Familiar with various technical equipment, such as DSLR and Digital cameras,
Panasonic Mini-DV camera, studio cameras, switchers, teleprompter, audio boards, and
tape to tape editing bays.
KAREN FAIRLEY
112 Barnes Estates Dr. Mendenhall, Ms 39114
Cell: 601- 376- 5283
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karenfairley21@gmail.com
Experienced in social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram.
E DUC A TI ON
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
2010- 2014
BACHELOR ARTS IN COMMUNICATION