Kiara Reyes Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Orange County, California

Office Of The President

• Provides personalized support, accurate data tracking, and appropriate resource referrals for caseload of over 750 first-year students
• Partners with department leadership to establish and amplify program efficiencies, campus outreach efforts, and multimedia communications
• Utilizes multiple campus-wide communication modalities including phone, email, and Starfish to individually engage with students in caseload and accurately track student service effectiveness

Department Of Academic Support/Hornets Tutoring

• Initiated and led small group support and mentorship to tutors by addressing concerns, assisting with challenging tutoring situations, and promoting personal and professional development.
• Worked collaboratively with mentors and campus leaders to individually promote best practices for tutors
• Evaluated tutor performance through observations and provides comprehensive feedback that promotes collaboration and positive mindsets for students.
• Assisted with program-wide trainings through workshop facilitation and logistical support

Department Of Communication Studies

• Fostered welcoming and inclusive environment for undergraduate students of various diversity groups providing assistance in public speaking courses
• Collaborated with mentors, staff, and faculty members to independently design activities that support student success
• Utilized a focus on growth mindset theory to encourage student engagement and success

Costa Mesa, California

S2DO /es two d oh/ is the in-house content creation studio for Casanova. Whether on-location or in-studio, our team covers all digital creative content needs, from short-form content, TV spots, real and still life photography, video content, graphic design, animation, and more. Combining excellency in craft and multicultural expertise, the Studio Team.

Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers

• Managed center’s creative direction of digital publications, including promotional material while remaining compliant with university and division social media guidelines
• Grew social media accounts to over 2,000 followers while maintaining a 20% engagement rate in 3 months
• Partnered with department leadership to ensure center visibility, identity, and consistency throughout social media messaging
• Developed and executed monthly social media plans with a cohesive theme and brand identity that highlights center events, partnering opportunities, and student support services
• Tracked and analyzed social media analytics and interactions to determine optimal engagement patterns

Department Of Human Communication Studies

• Competed in various speech tournaments in Informative and Impromptu event categories
• Utilized research, argumentation, and critical thinking skills to craft persuasive arguments and presentations on various topics, including online censorship, disability activism, and community building
• Partnered with speech coaches to improve audience engagement and voice modulation in speeches
• Awarded 1st Place in Impromptu Speaking and 2nd Place in Informative Speaking at Spring 2024 Blumer Tournament

Department Of Human Communication Studies

• HCOM 428 - Communication & the Art of Happiness
• Served as a liaison between students and faculty by providing personalized support during and outside of class time
• Crafted weekly feedback to over 15 undergraduate and graduate level students that guides intentional practices and goals using a transformative approach
• Assisted in course operations and logistics by designing lecture material, leading class activities, and updating course modules

Division Of University Advancement

• Curated social media content on a weekly basis covering campus and local community events, integrating Hootsuite into workflow
• Collaborated with the office of Strategic Communications & Brand Management to ensure cohesive brand identity and messaging throughout social media platforms
• Created promotional material for Fall Day of Service, a campus-wide community service event with over 500 volunteers that gave back to 3 local non-profit organizations and campus community and executed a comprehensive.
• Developed department-wide calendar to ensure organization and consistency in social media posting
• Established monthly e-newsletter that highlighted departmental updates and university accolades
• Assisted department staff with planning and coordinating campus events, banquets, and informational meetings

• Evaluated auditions and select speakers for annual conferences at the largest TEDx chapter in the CSU system
• Advised speakers on talk development by providing writing expertise on their content and offering delivery input

• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of club meetings, rosters, attendance sheets, and forms
• Collaborated with President and Vice President to maintain effective communication with partnered adult transition program
• Streamlined club's organization through organizing photos, documents, and digital content
• Co-managed media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Remind

• Guided global team of designers by assisting on collaborative projects and giving constructive input on various social media posts before being published
• Created Instagram posts with engagement ranging from 5,000 - 60,000 likes resulting in increased brand awareness among target demographics
• Oversaw and developed social media content for Instagram account with an audience of over 140,000 followers on several social issues
• Curated revamped logos, watermarks, and color palette ensuring a cohesive online brand identity

• Produced stories highlighting local activists and small businesses in Orange and Los Angeles Counties while adhering to AP Style and SPJ Code of Ethics
• Prepared well-researched questions and conducted interviews with various interests including artists, activists, small business owners, and college students
• Worked closely with editors to ensure accurate and timely revisions under tight deadlines
• Directed interview subjects and staff members efficiently throughout photoshoots

• Spearheaded creative direction of organization's printed and digital publications including website, social media, presentations, and promotional material
• Managed the overall social media strategy and online brand presence resulting in increased campus engagement

Bachelor Of Arts, Human Communication Studies, Summa Cum Laude: 3.99 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Women's Resource Center (WRC)/Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers (DIRC), Intercollegiate Forensics (Speech.

Associate Of Arts, Communication Studies, Journalism, Interdisciplinary Studies, High Honors: 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society (AGS), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), Hornets Tutoring (HT), Inside.

High School Graduate, Honors, 3.67 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Performing Arts Publications Designer & Head Publicist, Athletics Department Social Media Manager, Broadcast.