KATY M. FISHER

Communication. Public Relations. Marketing

katy.m.fisher@gmail.com, http://katymfisher.blogspot.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience writing news releases, content for web site and newsletters

• Proven success in planning and executing special events

• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and solve problems creatively

PUBLISHED:

• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

• Northfulton.com
• GwinnettForum.com

• Neighbor Newspapers
• Times.Herald.com
• Atlanta Daybook
• www.mmmlaw.com

• Kennesaw State University Department of Communication newsletter

• Kennesaw State University course packet: Holler, E. (2008, Fall). Public Speaking coursepack. Buford, GA: LAD Custom Publishing

• In Our Village, Metro Atlanta/Early Childhood Development Co., LLC Head Start newsletter

YMCA Circus Spectacular, copywriter of 20 page program with 27 bios

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Atlanta, GA December 2009 – Present

Public Relations Intern and Special Projects Coordinator - Advance YMCA’s mission through communications initiatives, media relations, event planning, community relations, collateral materials management, administrative tasks, and editing

Internal Communications

• Solicited items for Atlanta Press Club’s Holiday Author Party silent auction

• Updated crisis communications plan

• Wrote President’s Letter news items, member testimonials, general releases, vice president and board member bios

Events

• Assisted in the planning and execution of the 2009 annual volunteer recognition dinner with attendance of 1,200 guests Wrote program with bios of 27 volunteers, assisted at three-day Turner Studios photo and video shoot, worked on logistics for venue, wrote and distributed all media releases

• Organized grand opening celebration of Dean Rusk YMCA Head Start Academy including ribbon-cutting event planning, media pitching and writing releases

• Contributed on the re-dedication of the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA by writing media releases and handling mediate relations the day of the event, interviewing Arthur Blank, serving as liaison with Atlanta Falcons players and cheerleaders, and overseeing open house activities

Media

• Wrote, proofed and edited content of 30 YMCA branch web sites

• Developed and managed media database including journalists and publications for annual dinner and YMCA openings

InDesign – Designed and wrote a new Metro Atlanta YMCA Board of Directors Manual, Internet research, using social media including Facebook and Twitter, web design. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Apple

EDUCATION:

• Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Bachelor of Science: Communication

Concentration: Public Relations Minor: Marketing

Available: May 2010

Overall GPA: 3.0/4.0

• Honors: Hope Scholarship

- “Most Enthusiastic” Fall 2009, Marketing and Professional Sales, Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business