rj morrow

During my time at Pontoon Brewing I strategized and executed marketing campaigns. This position encompassed a variety of skills such as event coordinating, media relations, graphic design, and community outreach. I also created and maintained partnerships with local media and industry influencers, and was responsible for the social media strategy and create assets such as graphics and videos to share across our channels.

Bass Network is the community outreach team for the music project Bassnectar. Bass Network oversees the Ambassador Program – as well as large, community engaging projects and campaigns. I work on a small team who's mission is to help our ever-growing community stay connected, informed, and inclusive of everyone. I assist in content strategy, social media management, graphic design, event marketing, community/fan relations, and perform event coordinating duties at concerts in cities across the US. This position has given me invaluable exposure to the music industry and has challenged me to think creatively in order to execute new, exciting, and successful campaigns for Bass Network's large audience.

My job responsibilities included safety surveillance over three pools, as well as keeping the pool deck orderly. During front office shifts, I aided with customer service by answering phone calls and also by selling membership passes and daily passes to customers. I became a certified water safety instructor in the summer of 2009, and I began teaching swim lessons to children from ages 3-10 the following September.

I began a lifestyle blog in January called Eclectic Avenue. I author and update this blog regularly with posts that touch on travel, inspiration, restaurants, and music. Read along at www.eclecticavenue.net. On Twitter @EclecticAve.

I assist our team with research and development of client campaigns, create digital assets, manage online communities, engage and expand audiences, maintain communication between our clients and their audience, and execute digital strategy.

As an intern for Public Affairs, my main tasks were to assist with event planning and promotion for the Atlanta Press Club. I also assisted with the coordination of speakers and sponsors for events at the Atlanta Press Club. I compiled many writing pieces such as media advisories, public service announcements, bios, press releases, and pitch letters. Much of my time was spent conducting background research, maintaining databases and assembling press mailings and client packages.

During my time at Kennesaw State, I oversaw and managed the production team for Kennesaw State University's student newspaper, The Sentinel. We worked with the editorial staff to produce weekly publications that were distributed campus wide.The production team consisted of four designers and myself. We worked to create a newspaper that stood out to readers on a visual level by designing special covers, infographics, and alternative story forms. During my time in this leadership position I worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief to establish regular staff meetings and create more involvement opportunities for staff. I also worked with our website manager to ensure that the newspaper product was visually cohesive with the website. I am one of three people who updated The Sentinel's social media. The Sentinel also ran various events throughout the semester and I assisted with these events in terms of setup/takedown and promotion. I also assisted the distribution and marketing team when they were short staffed in order to further the organization and ensure we met our goals.

I was responsible for teaching classes of young children ages 6mo-14yrs swimming skills ranging from beginners to advanced. This job allowed me to emerge as a leader and use my creativity to help children learn and grow.

I was a section designer for Kennesaw State University's student newspaper, a weekly publication. I used Adobe InDesign among other Creative Suite programs to lay out the content for publication. I gained great experience in regards to publication design and production, and also learned how to thrive in a dedicated team environment. Below is an example of my work for the front cover of The Sentinel. More issues of The Sentinel can be found at issuu.com/ksusm.

The Hampton Farms Hurricanes is a summer league swim team in the silver division of Cobb County. For three seasons, I was in charge of coaching and coordinating practices for swimmers aged 5-18. During my time with the team, I led them through three winning seasons. I also was responsible for managing/coordinating swim meets as well as coaching an elite group of swimmers for the County finals at the end of the season.

As a promotions intern for Rock 100.5, I assisted in the office with various tasks including database management and communicating with listeners. I also assisted with promotional events by being a part of setup/takedown and engaging visitors to the promotions table by informing them of various contests the station was running as well as helping to build customer relationships.

This position required me to organize a group of scholarship recipients in the Science Department at Kennesaw State University. I organized files, updated websites, kept open communication through emails and planned monthly meetings and events.

As an intern for the City of Woodstock, I worked with city leaders to develop new ideas to draw visitors to the downtown area. I used graphic design skills to create informational flyers, posters and online content. I worked with another intern to update social media and develop the plans for a food tour. Additionally, I assisted with events that were held throughout my internship.

I am charge of managing communication outlets for Power Marketing & Printing and its clients such as social media channels, company blogs, and websites. I advise and execute communication strategies for clients as well as develop and design creative assets that enhance these strategies. Along with this, I am charged with a number of duties involved with print production, customer service and marketing strategies. I work alongside the Power Marketing & Printing team in upholding our mission to provide our clients with outstanding quality work.

Activities and Societies: Pope Ambassadors Club, Pope Lacrosse Manager, Pope Swim and Dive Team, Pope Water Polo Club.

Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, KSU Student Media.