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Ellen Collingwood

Local: 922 Thurston Street, Manhattan, KS 66506


Permanent: 1427 Beechwood Circle, Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: [785] 534-9961 E-Mail: collingwoodellen@gmail.com

Education
! Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2015
o Bachelor of Science in Advertising
o Minor in Leadership Studies, Concentration in Political Science

Leadership Experience
! Blue Key Honor Society Spring 2014 Present
o Director of Public Relations and Outreach
" Maintain our organizations website and develop content for our blog and social media to appeal
to current members, alumni, prospective members, and members of the K-State community
! KSDB FM The Wildcat 91.9
o Radio Personality
" Discussing current trends in music and building listenership for our student-run radio station
! Kansas State University Student Foundation Spring 2012 Present
o Vice President of Membership
" Curated messaging to streamline through social media outlets to recruit new members
" Trained and educated a new member class
o K-State Proud Communications Committee
! Schooley Unruh Student Body President/Vice President Campaign Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
o Campaign Manager
" Developed platform ideas to address current campus issues
" Coordinated meetings with campus administration and 100+ student organizations to market the
campaign and gather feedback
" Facilitated Advisory Board meetings to mobilize 40+ members
! Student Governing Association Fall 2011 Spring 2014
o College of Arts and Science Student Senator
o Diversity Program Council
" Debated proposals and helped allocate funds to student organizations promoting diversity
o Communications Committee
" Revitalized SGAs branding through creating a new brochure aimed toward prospective students
o Student Intern
! Chi Omega Sorority, Kappa Alpha Chapter Fall 2011 Present
o Internal Community Service Chair
" Promote a philanthropic attitude through encouraging community service participation
" Planned and executed two events raising over $8,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
" Create a marketing plan including unique print pieces used for promotions and entry tickets
o Kappa Alpha Model Initiate
! Quest Freshman Honorary Fall 2011 Spring 2012

Work Experience
! Acme Gift, Manhattan, KS Spring 2014 Present
o Working closely in a fast-paced, small business environment gaining exposure to retail and sales
o Interacting with customers and designing floral arrangements for various gifts and events
! Wildcat Warm-Up Counselor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Summer 2012 - Summer 2013
o Building relationships between incoming K-State freshman and their peers, the K-State campus, and exposing
them to involvement opportunities
! Department of New Student Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Fall 2011 - Present
o Giving campus tours, recruiting student volunteers, and scheduling prospective scholar students campus
visits
o Publishing a monthly blog to market the university from a student perspective

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