Kendra Mahaffey Email & Phone Number

United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon, United States

•Acted as a primary agency point of contact for select clients as assigned.•Led marketing strategy and acted as an expert resource for clients across all marketing channels.•Facilitated the flow of project-related materials within participating departments.•Tracked revisions to projects and ensure the information is documented and communicated to all team members.•Coordinated and managed project schedules.•Kept selected project management systems up-to-date with all project information.•Conducted information-gathering exercises as needed for the PLAY team.•Developed presentations as needed.•Clearly communicated with clients regarding work in progress in order to keep projects moving forward.•Maintained status reports shared with clients weekly.

•Led and gathered documentation of client and media campaign details•Ensured deliverables were completely accurate and effectively managed through the project cycle•Created wireframe mockups, screenshots, and user flows to document project concepts•Managed internal and external communication within status meetings•Managed operational efficiencies and project management tools to ensure project success

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Delivered fresh and innovative content focused on sustainability in the food/drink industry• Edited all curated content thoroughly and effectively• Performed interviews and thorough research for upcoming articles• Effective time management • Produced compelling and enjoyable content• Provided content that highlighted different types of businesses with a unique and thoughtful approach to their craft.

Remote

• Produced compelling and educational city pages targeting CBD products• Thoroughly edited the content to ensure it was readable• Conducted extensive research about each article to ensure the best information isprovided

Portland, Oregon Area

As a Project Manager, I was responsible for planning, executing, and completing client-based projects in a fast-paced environment. This also included managing budgets and producing work-back schedules for the build team, and any other outside vendors. and set budgets. I was on-site for all installations to manage obstacles, manage the on-site team, and handle client expectations.• Managed multiple projects at once for high-profile clients• Had a sharp understanding of all build and fabrication materials to successfully lead the client into a high-level event experience. • Held strong client relationships to build repeat business.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals in a timely and effective manner.• Used excellent time management and project management skills to successfully oversee and manage projects from conception to completion.• Successfully managed project budgets ranging from $5,000 to $2 million• Oversaw visual display plans and managed teams creating those plans.• Worked to convey and represent the Gallagher brand effectively.• Developed key project goals and worked collaboratively with internal and externalteams to meet those goals.• Worked in cooperation with the creative budget.

Remote

• Wrote 300+ articles ranging from travel, lifestyle, entertainment, and quiz-based content• Consistently delivered interesting and entertaining content that reached 10,000 readers on a monthly basis• Self-edited to assure each article was readable and easy to manage on an editorial basis• Remained in close contact with Valnet editors to assure all goals and deadlines were maintained

Beaverton, Or

As an Operations Coordinator, I planned and executed multiple tech events throughout the year, nationwide. I was in contact with the event facility, hired decorating companies and contracted exhibitors to ensure the event runs smoothly and accordingly. Throughout the planning process, I prepared contracts and BEOs. I was also in charge of creating the floor plans for each event and was the contact for any questions that lead up to the day of the event. On the day of the event, I was the contact for any questions or concerns from the decorator to the facility to the attendees.• Managed projects from start to finish for educational trade shows across the country• Managed client and company budgets to assure events were executable• Managed small teams on-site and prior to events to assure all tasks were doneproperly and on time• Led multiple meetings pre-event to assure Sales, Marketing, and Design teams hadeverything they needed to succeed• Managed and evaluated workflow and productivity, making changes wherenecessary.• Effectively directed and oversaw staff, and designing schedules to meet the needsof the department as well as the needs of clients

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Produced local community news to residents around the area and posted on an online website named Minnesota Connected.• Attended concerts and movie premieres for reviewing.• Article topics include but weren't limited to: entertainment, politics, fashion, lifestyle, business, events, and editorial pieces.

Golden Valley, Mn

•Issued new commercial accounts•Collected premium costs for bonds•Handled existing accounts by contacting the client with updates and requests foradditional documentation needed•Worked with multiple departments to assure financial communication wasthorough and effective

St. Cloud, Mn

Paper Miniskirt is a woman-owned company that produces magnetic message boards. • Wrote and distributed press releases to several magazines featuring the business's features and upcoming events. • Managed upcoming event communication via phone and email• Brainstormed strategic ideas and concepts for upcoming boards

St. Cloud, Mn

• Supported event planning for an annual summer silent auction.• Gained experience with project creation within InDesign and Photoshop programs (i.e., constructing newsletters, brochures, and gift certificates. • Practiced communication and interpersonal skills by contacting past and future sponsors to donate various items for the event to auction off at various prices.

Bs In Mass Communications, Public Relations/Psychology

Activities and Societies: PRSSA (travel coordinator in fall 2011), Bateman Campaign (through PRSSA), Poland Study Abroad

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mass Communications; Public Relations Emphasis*; Mass Communications

Poland Mass Communications Study Abroad Program: (May 2010) Studied mass communications on an international scale. Visited five cities.