Kristen Willden

@KristenWillden, kristenwillden.wordpress.com

EDUCATION Brigham Young University Bachelor of Arts, Communications with Public Relations Emphasis GPA: 3.49/4.0 Double Minor, Business Management and TESOL Recipient, Global Management Certificate PRSSA member

Provo, UT Dec 2013

EXPERIENCE Wallaroo Media, Provo Utah Provo, UT Public Relations Intern Apr 2013 Aug 2013 Wrote multiple 300 words articles per week for various clients such as local restaurants Updated social media for clientele Pitched to bloggers to write about clients products Researched appropriate keywords for SEO through Google Adwords World Trade Center (WTC) Utah, Salt Lake City Utah Salt Lake City, UT Social Media/Marketing Intern Oct 2012 Apr 2013 Updated and maintain all social media fronts for World Trade Center Utah, a non-profit organization Attended and photographed WTC Utah events and functions Wrote newsletter items highlighting events and activities of WTC Utah The Universe, BYU Campus Newspaper, Provo Utah Provo, UT Life Desk Reporter Sep 2012 Dec 2012 Gained real-world experience as contributing reporter for The Universe, BYUs nationally ranked newspaper Wrote 24 articles about local businesses, art, culture and theatrical events Conducted 40+ interviews over the course of one fall semester; notable interviewees include: o Niankoro Yeah Samake, 2012 Mali presidential candidate o Matthew Turley, award-winning commercial photographer o Lois Lowry, renowned childrens writer and Newbery Medal recipient Missionary Training Center, Provo Utah Provo, UT ESL Missionary Instructor Dec 2010 current Help missionaries develop effective English listening, reading, writing and speaking skills Manage time effectively while operating teaching and role-playing situations Teach missionaries one-on-one about organizational and life skills SERVICE The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tokyo, Japan Full-Time Volunteer Representative Feb 2009 Aug 2010 Trained 25 women representatives skills such as time management, strategic planning and selfmotivation Taught English as a second language to Japanese children and adults Held meetings in 10 areas across Kanto region to teach leadership, interpersonal and planning skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Photoshop, Lightroom Japanese: Fluent in Japanese; lived in Japan for 14 years Interests: International travel, photography and acting (kristenlisaphotography.blogspot.com)