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About Me

Kristena Morse is a public relations professional who has spent the past two years working on behalf of a variety of clients at a small, independently owned public relations firm in Louisville, Ky. She is passionate about public relations, writing and social media.

Find her online:
http://www.twitter.com/kristenamorse
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenamorse

Work History

• Guthrie/Mayes Public Relations
• Assistant Account Manager
• July 2008 to Present

• • Developed 2009 and 2010 strategic plans for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky.
  • Drafted press releases, media pitches and advisories, bylined columns and employee profiles.
  • Assisted with event planning and onsite event management; staffed news conferences for clients including Family & Children’s Place and the American Kidney Fund.
  • Managed media relations for Family & Children’s Place Oscar Night America fundraising event; also served on Oscar Night America committee.
  • Managed redesign of Guthrie/Mayes website.
  • Assisted with account administration; responsibilities included budget oversight and task management for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky.

• Guthrie/Mayes Public Relations
• Public Relations Intern
• May 2008 to June 2008

• • Drafted press releases, media advisories and pitches
  • Assisted with coordination of American Kidney Fund's Free Kidney Screening event in Louisville, Ky.
  • Provided onsite event management during American Kidney Fund's Free Kidney Screening event.
  • Conducted media research on behalf of a variety of Guthrie/Mayes clients.

• Barnes & Noble College Bookstore
• Bookseller

• Served as customer service representative, bookseller, shipping clerk, and low-level manager of temporary staff.

Education

• Ferris State University
• Bachelor's of Science in Business, Public Relations
• 2004 - 2008