Katherine Hamilton
My address on a nice street in town.
123.456.7890 myemail@email.com
OBJECTIVE
Public Relations professional seeking a career opportunity in corporate communications, public relations and/or
marketing to leverage educational background, leadership potential, strong communication and technical skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Goal and detail oriented and highly motivated
 Ability to think creatively and strategically
 Driven to increase knowledge
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Skilled at working individually or as a team player
 Possess self confidence and outgoing personality
EXPERIENCE
May 2012 to Present, Human Resources Specialist, Hastings Public Schools, Hastings, NE
 New role and responsibilities are still being defined
March 2010 to Present, Public Relations Specialist, Hastings Public Schools, Hastings, NE
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Responsible for compilation and design of the District Annual Report to the Community
Initiated and designed social media program
Created, trained (staff) and implemented District Website Standards and Guidelines
Utilize creative skills to complete a number of other projects throughout the year
March 2010 to November 2011, Executive Director, Hastings Public Schools Foundation, Hastings, NE
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Assisted in preparation of the annual budget and maintain other financial documents
Communicated the Foundation’s mission via media, Facebook and community/alumni presentations
Initiated the Staff Idea Grant Program, with $4,000 raised and $3,000 awarded in grants in the first year
Collaborated with a third party provider to create the first alumni directory and database that will span 1940-2010
Developed the Contribution Agreement, implementing the Foundation’s first administrative fee
Created and maintained the content and design for Foundation web pages
June 2009 to August 2009, Marketing & Corporate Relations Intern, Easter Seals Inc., Chicago, IL
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Monitored press coverage, tracked clips/placements, and developed reports
Created, distributed, and managed media lists, packets, pitches, press releases, fact sheets and web content
Wrote articles for weekly Easter Seals News and bi-annual We Are Easter Seals with distribution to 20,000+
Involved in promotional efforts for national corporate partners’ cause marketing campaigns
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Management, Anticipated Completion: May 2013, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
Emphasis: Human Resources
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, May 2010, Hastings College, Hastings, NE
Minor: Advertising and Public Relations
TRAINING
 Adobe InDesign CS3 Level I, Central Community College, Grand Island, NE
 Adobe Photoshop CS3 Level I, Central Community College, Grand Island, NE
 Quickbooks Level I, Central Community College, Hastings, NE
 Three Fred Pryor & CareerTrack Human Resources Seminars, Grand Island, NE
 National School Foundation Association Introductory Course
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP ROLES
Member, August 2010 to Present, National School Public Relations Association & Nebraska chapter of NSPRA
Co-Chair, May 2010 to Present, Safety & Grounds Committee, Prairie Loft Flatwater Music Festival
Executive Member, May 2010 to Present, Planning Committee, NETwork Hastings
Mentor, May 2010 to Present, Teammates Mentoring Program
Driver, November 2010 to Present, Meals on Wheels
Graduate, August 2010 to May 2011, Leadership Hasting
Recipient, New Emerging Talent Award, February 2013