Kayla Pollard 471 Harwood Ct.. Oxford, Michigan 48371. Phone: 248.933.1343

linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/pollardk Email: Kayt.Pollard@gmail.com

Education: Grand Valley State University(GVSU) Anticipated Graduation Date: April 2015 Allendale, Michigan Major: Spanish Minor: Advertising & Public Relations

Universidad del Norte Study Abroad (January 2014 –June 2014) Barranquilla, Colombia

§ Immersed into Colombian culture by living with a local host family. § Successfully completed courses with local students in the Spanish language and in the

international program. § Selected to speak at the National Association for Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA)

conference 2014 on behalf of international experience in Colombia.

Professional Experience: Marshberry January 2015- Present Internship: Human Resources/ Recruitment

§ Arrange interviews for recruiter by coordinating schedules for higher-level leadership. § Search for candidates through platforms such as Indeed, Ladders, and LinkedIn. § Assist recruiters during phone interviews and send responses to candidates.

Padnos International Office at GVSU September 2014- Present Internship: Assistant Outreach Coordinator

§ Recruited students to study abroad at information tables and through cold-calling. § Promoted as an active member of the street team for the study abroad fair. § Facilitate and develop 30- minute presentations about study abroad to student

classrooms, pre-enrollment orientations, and student organizations.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (F.C.A) June 2014- August 2014 Internship Multicultural Advertising

§ Contributed to the FCA 2015 Multicultural media plan and drafted media plans. § Communicated as a liaison between Fiat Chrysler and the multicultural advertising

agencies. § Presented creative ideas and marketing strategies for Fiat Chrysler’s Multicultural

Advertising media plan 2015 and future years to come.

Other Relevant Work Experience: Office of Student Life September 2012- Present Event Services Desk Assistant

§ Scheduled banquet and meeting areas for departments, students & off-campus clients § Managed events such as weddings, campus-wide student events, and celebratory events

for various departments and off-campus clients.

Leadership Experience: Global Leadership Organization August 2014- Present President

• Lead initiative to connect international students to domestic students. • Collaborated with the ELS Language Center to condense their mentor program with this

initiative. • Coordinated the programming to celebrate a nationally celebrated International

Education Week. Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity September 2011- Present Accomplishments: Outstanding New Member Award, Outstanding Junior Award Vice President of Membership Recruitment

• Facilitated a formal and informal recruitment process (over 250 potential new members). • Programmed awareness events, strategy workshops & formal recruitment (50 attendees)

Vice President of Communications

• Initiated campus and community led campaigns to promote philanthropic events. • Designed and delivered a biannual newsletter to parents, alumni, and active members.

Panhellenic Council September 2011- October 2014 Recruitment Guide

• Organized themed recruitment events (Average event attendance: 80 people). • Influenced and encouraged students through the formal recruitment process.

Vice President of Community Development

• Organized the Panhellenic Community Program for over 900 women. • Arranged and Integrated diverse campus events into a community program.

Student Body Senate January 2013- December 2014 Laker Traditions Senate Representative

• Attended bi-monthly small group meetings to discuss annual campus events. • Acted as a liaison between the student body senate and the Laker Traditions Team.

ELS: Language Center June 2013- October 2013 Volunteer Conversation Partner

• Contributed to a multicultural exchange by attending ELS programmed events. • Aided non-native English language speakers one-on-one with conversational skills.

Transitions Leader August 2013

• Guided a group of 70 first year students during their formal introduction. • Presented on topics such as: academics, mental & physical health, and involvement.

Skills: Language: English (Native Language), Spanish (Conversational/ Business level). Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Prezi, Event Management Systems, HootSuite, Twitter. Exposure to: InDesign, Photoshop, iMovie, Garage Band, Excel.