EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Major: Public Relations Minor: Communication Studies Associate in Science Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL

May 2012

December 2011

Kevin Lake 205-331-8259 ktlake@att.net kevinlake.weebly.com 4747 Spicewood St. Tuscaloosa, AL. 35405

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Cross Platform Compatible, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, SEO, Web Design, Graphic Design Press Releases, Event Planning

RELEVANT Director of Online Media, Capstone Agency, Tuscaloosa, AL January 2011-May 2012 EXPERIENCE Developed and Maintained the Capstone Agency Website Planned and Implemented various campaigns Conducted Online Media Workshop Director of Online Media, LessThanUThink, Tuscaloosa, AL August 2011-May 2012 Developed and Maintained www.ltut.org Implemented Statewide Campaign Filmed Statewide Commercial with Shaquille O Neal Maintained Relations between 6 Universities Trained Teams Statewide to Implement Campaign Team Member, Secret Meals for Hungry Children, Tuscaloosa, AL October 2011 Created and Implemented Campaign Designed and Created Promotional Items Raised over $4,000 Increased Awareness Among 8,000 people WORK EXPERIENCE Director of Public Relations, B&W Foods, Tuscaloosa, AL April 2008-Present Maintain customer and vendor relations Schedule and Plan Events Social Media Coordinator Oversee the DSD Department at all four locations Develop advertisements Promoted after two months of employmet Customer Service Clerk Food World, Tuscaloosa, AL April 2005-February 2008 Maintained customer relations Supervised the front-end Balanced stores finances Reviewed and filed store reports CAMPUS LEADERSHIP Public Relations Student Society of America January 2010- May 2012 Attended Monthly Meetings Participated in Workshops Conducted Online Media Workshop Shelton State Community College, Ambassador Represented the college Hosted school events Led students through orientation Oak Hill School, Tuscaloosa, AL; Helper/Volunteer Tuscaloosa One Place, Tuscaloosa, AL; Mentor Tornado Relief Effort; Volunteer Tuscaloosa Special Olympics; Volunteer August 2007- May 2009

Awards & Recognitions

Medallion: Special or one-time Public Relations Program Medallion: Public Service Medallion: Promotions/Support Material Medallion: Slide/Powerpoint Presentation Award of Excellence: Direct Mail Posters Merit of Recognition: Radio PSA

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE