mlMakayla Lewis309 Chenoweth Drive Bunker Hill, WV 25413T: 304.820.8403 E: makaylalewis225@gmail.com

Objective Goal-oriented public relations specialist with high levels of customer satisfaction in fast paced work atmospheres. Core competencies include public relations representation, event planning, and social media, as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Experience Personal Stylist Assistant- Nordstrom Tyson’s Corner October 2015-Presentnt

Personal assistant to Nordstrom Top Seller, Two Million Dollar Club Member and Pacesetter, Chris Sharma

Manage all day to day operations of retail sales transactions Aid in reaching personal stylist goal of $2.2 million dollars in sales for the 2015 fiscal

year Build and maintain relationships with customers, sales representatives, and

administration Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, corporate finances, personnel

issues, and housekeeping, to aid personal stylist Communicate successfully with departments, stores, and vendors Design and produce email blasts, blog posts, and all other correspondence for special

events and promotions

Event Assistant- Lauryn Prattes Events August 2015-Presentnt

Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for guests, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

Communicate successfully with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details. Aid in the development of programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to

customer requirements. Maintain records of event aspects, including budgetary details. Supervise day of event details such as event logistics, guest services, client relations,

and scheduling. Communicate with third party service providers to coordinate details and needed

services. Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.

Account Executive- CreateAthon@WVU January 2015-May 201515

Managed a team of seven people, with various job titles, delegating tasks and deadlines

Oversaw team to successfully plan, execute, and evaluate the first CreateAthon@WVU event

Conducted research and interviews to determine how event should be marketed Wrote articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative,

marketing and promotional material Wrote advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote

and fundraise for the event Develop advertising campaigns for event, working with a creative director to determine

the best way to present advertising information

Sales Associate/Public Relations & Advertising Consultant- Coni & Franc March 2012- May 201515

Addressed needs of clients for their specific event Operated within specific budgets, timeframes, and comfort zones of the client Communicated with clothing companies, distributors, and sales representatives to place

orders, check availability, and problem solve Promoted the store and its sales, merchandise, and reputation on social networking

sites, writing posts for Facebook, Twitter, and blogs Created promotional and advertisement material for trunk shows, contests, and events

Administration- Morgantown Eats: Culinary Crawl August 2014-December 201414

Planned, coordinated, executed, and evaluated the event on time, within budget, and with a 99% feedback rate

Procured nearly $3,000 in in-kind and monetary sponsorships Organized marketing, operations, and design teams with structured timelines and

maintained budgets Budgeted for marketing, operations, and design costs of event Designed a sponsorship kit Created, maintained, and entered information into databases Acted as chief liaison between clients, sponsors, and the event staff Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, sponsors, and event staff

Education West Virginia University May 201515Graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Relations from the Reed College of Media and a Minor in American Politics and Policy from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences; Cumulative GPA: 3.576; Graduated with Latin Honors, cum laude; Appeared on President's and Dean's Lists; Recipient of Promise Scholarship

Skills Written and Verbal Communication Public Speaking Event Planning Customer and Personal Service Time Management Personal and Office Organization Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness Complex Problem Solving

*References available upon request