Chakayla Ashford

Experience

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  Kennesaw State University

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  - Initiated one-on-one conversations with over 40 residents to effectively engage with residents based on personal needs and expectations.- Planned and promoted events for residents to encourage self-awareness, inclusivity, and residential relations within residential communities.- Managed a budget and allocate finances per semester for building and community-wide events.- Aided in the recruitment of 42 Resident Assistants through the Housing and Residence Life student-marketing team.- Created and presented PowerPoints used to train prospective and new-coming Resident Assistants- Served on the Housing and Residence Life committee to help coordinate and execute annual banquet Show less - Provide event support in spaces owned by Kennesaw State University - Develop business opportunities with external clients in efforts to advocate and expand business relationships for KSU.- Managed venue staff for KSU sports events- Provide onsite assistance for over 25 campus events, including commencement ceremonies and presidential events.- Communicate with external clients over event operations and logistics to coordinate and execute events.- Work collaboratively with both full-time and student staff to coordinate and execute internal and external events.- Create strategic communication plans for recruiting interns for Intern Housing Program- Manage database and maintained records for over 150 events- Work with budgets and create estimates for events based on client's requests and expectations- Organize and maintain incoming event requests Show less

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Student-Athlete Development Intern

    Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • The Sentinel - Sports Writer

    Oct 2023 - May 2024

  • Campus Services Ambassador

    Aug 2022 - May 2024

  • Business Development Lead

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Business Development Lead Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Box Office

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Kennesaw PRSSA

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

  - Produce and regularly manage content for Kennesaw PRSSA social media accounts- Edit and upload chapter meeting recordings - Serve as co-chair for Kennesaw PRSSA Communications Committee- Create graphics using Canva and Adobe to push out social media content- Create designs for PRSSA national award application portfolios - Assisted Digital Media Director with producing and uploading content for Kennesaw PRSSA social media accounts - Engaged in chapter outreach plans for recruiting through tabling and classroom visits- Spread awareness of chapter on social media

  • Digital Media Director

    May 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Assistant Digital Media Director

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  • PRSSA Ambassador

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Athletics Marketing/Fan Experience Intern

  - Assist with sponsorship activations - Assist with the creation and execution of engaging and meaningful programs- Strengthen brand awareness and affinity- Provide high levels of customer service

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  Qlik

  Jul 2024 - now

  Marketing Communications Intern

  - Participate in the planning and execution of a calendar of proactive, announcement-related, and event-related communications.- Support onsite media engagement at key Qlik events and partner engagements.- Gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, working alongside teams in internal communications, social media, and analyst relations.- Collaborate closely with the Americas Communications team, gaining insights into various aspects of PR, including media strategy, customer and partner engagement, and event coordination.- Learn to develop and execute media strategies for top-tier media opportunities and thought leadership initiatives.- Assist in managing relationships with PR agencies in the US, Brazil, and Mexico, and support in expanding Qlik’s media presence in these markets. Show less