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Jessica McKay

Jessica McKay

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Manager of the Creative Services Department at New Era Cap

  • Education

    • Canisius College

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Majored in Communication Studies, Minored in Management and Psychology

      Activities and Societies: •Inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society•Co-President of Association of Women and Men in Communications• Special Events Coordinator on the Student Programming Board• Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, Communications Honor Society• Public Relations Chair of Phi Sigma Sigma• Secretary of Public Relations Student Society of America• Member of Chorale•Tour guide• Orientation Leader• Telecounselor

  • Experience

    • Hallmark Cards

      Nov 2014 - Jan 2018
      Sales Associate

      Greet, help, and cash out customers, stock and organize merchandise

    • Albright-Knox Art Gallery

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Event Services Intern

      Aid in the event planning process of large scale events such as the summer fundraiser, a member’s trip to Europe, and the annual Gala

    • Canisius College

      Sept 2015 - May 2018

      Collaborate with Co-OL to create ice breakers and other activities, provide campus tours, answer questions, facilitate academic sessions, and initiate introductions with new students Provide campus tours to perspective students and their families, answer questions, point out unique aspects the college has to offer, help students feel at ease throughout the college selection process, and share personal experiences Call prospective students, invite them to upcoming events, and answer questions

      • Orientation Leader

        Aug 2015 - May 2018

      • Tour Guide

        Apr 2015 - May 2018

      • Telecounselor

        Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

    • Shea's Performing Arts Center

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Marketing Intern

      Create press releases, press invites, marketing campaigns, social media contests, serve as the spokesperson for community events, and distribute flyers around the city

    • Mercy Flight Inc.

      Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
      Marketing And Development Intern

      Aid in the planning and execution of events such as the annual gala, company picnic, holiday party, create monthly company-wide newsletter, interview and transcribe employee stories, write blog posts, data entry, organize and edit Giving Tuesday campaign

    • Dry Creek Group

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
      Assistant To The President

      Assist with day-to-day tasks of private consulting. Tasks include creating pre/post event marketing materials, creating proposals, organizing guests lists, and helping with day-of event related tasks.

    • Hospice Buffalo

      Jan 2018 - May 2018
      Development and Events Intern

    • Mercy Flight Inc.

      Jun 2018 - Dec 2019
      Marketing and Development Coordinator

      Plan and execute events with the goal of raising funds, events include annual gala, new spring event, employee picnic and holiday party, open houses, and third party events, recruit, manage, and retain volunteer base, work closely with donation database, and assist with social media marketing.

    • Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo

      Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
      Special Events Coordinator

    • New Era Cap

      Jul 2021 - now

      • Assistant Manager of Creative Services Department

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Creative Services Coordinator

        Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Media Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      May 2020
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    • Asana Ambassador

      Asana
      May 2024

    • Project Management Institution - Agile Course Completion

      Project Management Institute
      Jun 2023

    • Project Management Institute - Waterfall Course Completion

      Project Management Institute
      Jun 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jessica McKay
      30 Under 30 Honoree Buffalo Business First Mar 2019 Every year, Buffalo Business First identifies 30 outstanding young leaders to acknowledge professional success and community involvement.
    • Awarded to Jessica McKay
      Non-Management Support Employee of the Year Mercy Flight, Inc. Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Jessica McKay
      Graduated with Summa Cum Laude Recognition Canisius College May 2018
    • Awarded to Jessica McKay
      Academic Achievement Award, Communications Department Canisius College Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Jessica McKay
      Leadership and Service Award, Communications Department Canisius College Apr 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Farm Volunteer

      Issued by Farm Sanctuary on Jan 2016
      Farm SanctuaryAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Co-Director of Marketing and Communications

      Issued by YNPN Greater Bflo on Jun 2019
      YNPN Greater BfloAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Special Events Volunteer

      Issued by Hospice Buffalo on May 2018
      Hospice BuffaloAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Shelter Volunteer

      Issued by Grow Ohio Valley on Jan 2018
      Grow Ohio ValleyAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Fashion Show Volunteer

      Issued by International Child Advancement on Jan 2019
      International Child AdvancementAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Store/ Warehouse Volunteer

      Issued by The Teacher's Desk on Feb 2018
      The Teacher's DeskAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Canisius College on Apr 2015
      Canisius CollegeAssociated with Jessica McKay

    • Kitchen Volunteer

      Issued by St. Luke's Mission of Mercy on Jan 2015
      St. Luke's Mission of MercyAssociated with Jessica McKay