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Kayla Maxwell

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205 34 Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451


maxwelkm@dukes.jmu.edu 540.357.1837
allaboutkaylamarie.weebly.com

Education
James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science; Arts and Letters August 2015
Interpersonal Communication Studies Major Leadership and Technology
Minor
Experience
Regent University Graduate School Recruiter
Virginia Beach, VA August 2015- May 2016
Prepare and schedule meetings
Lead and plan special events, such as sessions about specific
programs
Coordinate personal travel arrangements and travel schedule
Make arrangements with various University offices
Meet one on one with students interested in programs
Establish positive relationships with off campus contacts
Meet with University executives and professors
Work effectively with a diverse range of people
Conducted Interviews
Loads of Love Co-Founder Laundry Service for Homeless
Harrisonburg, VA September 2012-Present

Co-Founded and launched a locally recognized organization


Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
Effective social media use to update and gain supporters
Gather laundry from local homeless shelter
Distribute laundry back clean and full of happiness
Coordinate funding and volunteers for a year-round service
Manage purchasing and spending
Execute an effective schedule Experience in training others

Special Events Intern Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance


Harrisonburg, Virginia May 2014- August 2014
Photojournalism experience

Produced graphic design artifacts for events


Photographer and co-writer for the blog
Conducted interviews for the blog
Initiated contact with vendors and participants in various events
Set up and management on day of main event with over 30,000
attendees
Lead correspondent running a parade of over 500 participants
Responded effectively in a high stress environment
Conference Correspondent Intern Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado Affiliation: Cru June 2013- August 2013
Served as lead intern for the conference team
Coordinated logistics for 5,000+ attendees to a biannual conference
Adapted to fast paced work environment
Coordinated with award winning musical artists; Needtobreathe &
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10 Avenue North
Enhanced vision of the conference and events
Assisted in various event planning and execution (Menu planning,
logistics, etc)
Administrator of conference twitter account
Additional Experiences:
Freelance Photographer (August 2013-present)
Photography experience with portraits, weddings and events and more.
Experienced with Nikon and Canon.
Cru, JMU chapter (August 2012-May 2015)
Leader of a small group study of 10 women. Planned Womens Retreat.
Global Missions Leader. Graphic Designer.
Global Vision Recruiter Cru (September 2013-March 2014)
Recruited supporters to help fund students on an international trip,
traveled to China and worked with Chinese college students.
Harrisonburg Womens Service League (August 2012-December 2012)
Event Coordinator. Assisted organization communication and decision
making. Work experience with a highly respected service within the
Shenandoah community.
Computer Skills:
Adobe: Presenter, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, Captivate
Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Other: InsideSales, Genisys, Banner, Discoverer, Blackboard CSS, C++,

Aurasma, iMovie, Final Cut Pro 10, Prezi, Wordpress, Weebly, Hootsuite
Want to hear it for yourself? Contact my references!
Amie York Loads of Love co-founder 843.973.0753 Harrisonburg, VA
Katie Yount Supervisor at Downtown Renaissance 540.312.9546
Harrisonburg, VA
Avery Greenquist Supervisor at Regent University 757.784.7049
Virginia Beach, VA

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