Resume

• 2013

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Communication and Media Studies

  Valdosta State University

  3.6/4.0

• 2008

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  While at Armstrong I took every opportunity to broaden my sense of self and fully embrace all that my undergraduate years had to teach me. One major lesson I still hold fast to always - to receive much

  you must give much.\n\nSigma Sigma Sigma

  Eta Rho; Greek Council; College Panhellenic; Inkwell Newspaper; Navigate Freshman Orientation Leader;Sigma Tau Delta.

  English: Professional Communications

  Sigma Sigma Sigma

  Eta Rho; Greek Council; College Panhellenic; Inkwell Newspaper; Navigate Freshman Orientation Leader;Sigma Tau Delta.

  Armstrong Atlantic State University

  TEFL/TESOL

  Teflen Training College

  T023015

• Sports

  Coordinating Events

  Facebook

  Planning

  Scheduling

  Interviews

  Time Management

  Blogging

  Coordinating Schedules

  Research

  Budgets

  Prezi

  Communication

  Radio

  Editing

  Coaching

  Organizing

  Social Networking

  Newspapers

  Sales

  Balcom

  Katie

  Balcom

  Bank of America

  Southern States Communication Association

  Charleston Southern University

  Valdosta State University

  Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority

  Inkwell Student Newspaper

  Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

  Valdosta State University

  ESPN Radio

  American Eagle Outfitters

  Charleston

  South Carolina Area

  Working one-on-one with student-athletes to help improve their academic habits. \nTeaching incoming and returning student-athletes the importance of time management and organization in their academic lives. \nAssessing current and previous academic work patterns to help determine the best solution as each student-athlete progresses through their collegiate experience.

  Learning Specialist

  Charleston Southern University

  Valdosta

  Georgia

  Membership coordinator portion included multiple roles.\n\nFirst

  the financial portion included sending sales recipes

  invoices

  and pulling sales reports using QuickBooks. Also

  Moolah was used to run credit card transaction. Reports were cross-referenced with QuickBooks and Memberclicks to ensure quality control. In addition

  I was responsible for bank deposits on several occasions. \n\nSecond

  the membership records were maintained using Memberclicks software. Duties included:\nsorting membership categories; filtering current membership rosters; drafting spreadsheets for regional journal dispersal four times a year. Months leading up to the conference

  I updated members profiles when needed and for annual membership checks.\n\nDaily duties included: checking the director's email account; forwarding any and all pertinent requests to the Ex Director; maintaining complete contact with the Ex Director through the course of the day to aid with any SSCA needs.Sending invoices and recipes.\n\nPrior to the conference

  responsibilities included: designing

  attributing

  and printing name badges for over 600 person conference; printing signage for the conference location; assisting with the program edits and cross-referencing the index; compiling list of preregister members

  institution members

  and sponsors; packing all material needed; communicating with appropriate parties to ensure a successful registration process. \n\nPost-conference responsibilities included: sending sale receipts for all on-site registration; imputing new and renewed membership into Memberclicks; unpacking and sorting conference material. Preparing prior conference and archive material to be shipped to the new Ex Director. Ensuring all documentation was carefully packaged for shipment or destroyed. \n\nSocial media responsibilities included: sending out a Facebook post via SSCA's page

  submitting Tweets to remind members on Twitter

  including re-posting

  monitoring mentions and responding to follow request.

  Social Media and Membership Coordinator

  Southern States Communication Association

  Valdosta

  Georgia

  Assisted with updating online course work on D2L and Blackboard. Performed clerical duties such as making copies

  proofreading documents for class use

  grading various assignments

  and filing. In addition

  I assisted with Emerging Media and Communication (EMAC) research under the supervision of program director

  Dr. Nicole Cox.

  Graduate Assistant

  Valdosta State University

  As the Ritual Adviser Eta Rho Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma

  I volunteered my time to help the collegiate women maintain the values of our national organization. \n\nVolunteer responsibilities included attending meetings and events to assist collegiate members excel in their ritual practice. In addition

  I assisted on the Collegiate Advisory Board to ensure proper procedures and reporting are submitted to National Headquarters.

  Ritual Advisor

  Savannah

  Georgia Area

  Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority

  Responsible for creating weekly budgets

  assigning writers and photographers

  and editing weekly submission. Able to attend events and conduct interviews for weekly issues submissions. Responsible for communicating with the university's athletic department to coordinate event publicity for campus involvement.

  Sports Editor

  Savannah

  Georgia Area

  Inkwell Student Newspaper

  Guro-gu

  Seoul

  Korea

  I taught conversational English to grades 3rd-6th. My responsibilities included creating lesson plans in accordance with the national curriculum mandated my the South Korean government. I created an interactive learning environment for my classes to learn and practice their language skills. \n\nI was responsible for 22 hours of classes per week of English and various activities requested by my school. During the summer and winter school breaks

  I planned four weeks total of English Camp for younger students to increase their base knowledge of English in a fun and creative learning environment.

  English Language Teacher

  Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

  Sale Associate

  Savannah

  Georgia Area

  American Eagle Outfitters

  Responsible for maintaining all bank procedures with due diligence. Protected customer's identification and information. Handle customer's needs with the utmost care. Arranged further meeting with personal bankers to assist customers with deeper financial concerns. Mediated tense situation with customers.

  Bank of America

  Inkwell Student Newspaper

  Savannah

  GA

  Attended various collegiate sporting events. Interviewed athletes and coaches prior to submitting weekly pieces. Responsible for adhering to strict deadlines and able to produce quality work with quick turn around.

  Sports Writer

  Charleston

  South Carolina Area

  Public Speaking (Spring 2018

  Summer 2018

  Fall 2018)\nIntroduction to Public Relations (Spring 2018)\nIntroduction to Mass Media (Fall 2018)

  Adjunct Communucation Instructor

  Charleston Southern University

  Charleston

  South Carolina Area

  Athletic Academic Affairs Coordinator

  Charleston Southern University

  Valdosta

  Georgia

  Human Communication instructor for the Summer Bridge Academy.\n\nInstructed potential incoming freshmen students for an eight-week course. \nBuilt chapter Prezi presentations and lectures to involve student participation and build interest. \nBuilt course shell and uploaded material using the D2L platform.\nUsed Banner software for official communication with the Registrar. \n

  Instructor

  Valdosta State University

  Savannah

  Georgia Area

  Responsible for finding appropriate on-air radio guest for \"Harp on Sports\". Coordinated guest interview schedules. Prepared weekly blog

  \"On Beat with Balcom\" and on-air radio segment

  \"Blunt Force Trauma\".

  Intern

  ESPN Radio

  Valdosta

  Georgia

  Conducted research for the Associate Dean of the College of the Arts

  Dr. Carl M. Cates. \n\nResearched Skype interview scholarship pertaining to an in-class assessment. \nManaged working bibliographies on listening and mentoring. \nUpdated mentoring research and expanded it into a potential banking and mentoring research. \nDrafted working literature reviews and compiled resources for future research. \nIn addition

  managed the connection with other faculty members for research endeavors; scheduled meetings and prepared research and objectives prior to meetings.\n\nDaily Tasks: Maintain punctual meeting schedule; remained opened to constant communication; responded to all request in a timely manner; took record of meetings with various faculty members for future meetings and research goals. \n

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Valdosta State University