Kathryn Rees Email & Phone Number

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Macomb, Illinois

Aide the Assistant Director of Athletics for Development with all WIU Athleticsfundraising programs, including the Leatherneck Club, the largest annual fund oncampus that grosses over $400,000 annuallyImprove donor engagement by hosting donor events, such as golf outings, socials,watch parties and Leatherneck Club tailgatingCreate donor marketing.

Monmouth, Illinois

• Direct recruiting activities, events, and publication materials
• Generate social media content including graphics and videos to connect with fans and recruits
• Organize and conduct daily practice and training sessions
• Supervise academic progress of 25 student-athletes
• Plan service and fundraising activities to encourage involvement in the community
• Scout opposing teams as well as provide in-depth analysis of opponents

Galesburg, IL

• Plan and develop daily social media content to drive brand recognition and encourage member engagement – increased following by 110% in 14 months
• Maintain the organization’s website keeping job postings, events, and the member directory up to date
• Design layouts and graphics for marketing brochures and flyers
• Create weekly and monthly newsletters distributed to 1,400 contacts
• Oversee external communication and contacts in Constant Contact and review all external communications
• Screen and respond to all incoming media requests and produce press releases for initiatives and events

Galesburg, Illinois

- Field and coordinate incoming media requests- Plan and create content for daily social media postings - Maintain the organization’s website (Wordpress)- Create layouts and graphics for marketing brochures and newsletters- Coordinate and plan events for the organization- Email communication with investors and stakeholders- Greet all visitors in a.

• Managed promotions including cold calls and onsite as well as implemented new strategies which led to greater outreach and activations
• Worked closely with the Marketing and Creative Director on marketing materials and campaigns
• Co-led events from 30+-4,000+ attendees
• Created client recap decks for all social and premier events to maximize opportunity for next year renewals
• Updated and monitored social analytics and used insights to continuously create better digital marketing strategies
• Supervised and controlled conversation of Facebook and all event pages

Naperville, IL

• Learned the company systems used for sales and marketing data and provided support
• Evaluated and provided suggestions for improving the company’s social media strategy, digital presence, and overall coverage
• Updated and created new marketing content
• Participated in company sales and marketing meetings
• Developed press releases and blogs

• Helped develop physical fitness as well as sportsmanship and leadership skills in children ages 3-12.
• Coordinated scheduling and facility use with various park districts and athletic offices.
• Communicated with participants’ parents and activity directors on a daily basis.
• Maintained and updated attendance forms and insurance. Marketed future sports camps to prospective families.

Master'S Degree, Sport Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Monmouth College Women's Soccer Kappa Kappa Gamma Blue Key National Honors Society Lambda Pi Eta