Chakayla Ashford

Chakayla Ashford

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  • About me

    Qlik Marketing Communications Intern | Experienced in Event Operations, Market Research, & Client Relations | Seeking Opportunities in Communications

  • Education

    • Kennesaw State University

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Public Relations

      Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing.

  • Experience

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fundamentals of Social Media Certificate

      Muck Rack
      Dec 2022