SOPHIE KIRK

985-778-3291 skirk2@lsu.edu 705 Preakness Drive Madisonville, Louisiana 70447

EDUCATION





CURRENT
EXPERIENCE

ACTIVITIES

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Public Relations
Minor: Business Administration

May 2015
GPA: 3.2

St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital

May 2014- Present
Position: Event/Marketing Intern
Create portfolios for corporate sponsorships
Coordinate in-kind donations and vendors for various events
Network with donors to continue education on brands image
Establish strategic social media action plans
Assist in planning the inaugural gala in New Orleans St. Jude in the Big Easy
o Assisted in planning event that raised over $150,000
o Coordinated vendor invoices and contract approval

Delta Zeta Sorority





APRIL 2014- MARCH 2015
POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISS LSU-USA 2015
Facilitated communication during committee meetings, create agendas, and set action point timelines
Brand and execute marketing operations to promote the pageant
Worked in collaboration with Finance Director to create/manage $20,000 budget
Communicated with vendors regarding reconciling invoices
Executed an event from beginning to end that raised over $55,000 for local and national philanthropies

Delta Zeta Sorority





APRIL 2013- MARCH 2014
Position: Director of Operations for Miss LSU-USA 2014
Located and booked venue for the event
Administrated all aspects of ticket sales
Coordinated judges and tabulators involvement and schedules

Delta Zeta Sorority





SEPTEMBER 2012- MARCH 2013
Position: Assistant Director of Advertising for Miss LSU-USA 2013
Assisted the Advertising Director with marketing techniques to promote the Miss LSU-USA
2013 Pageant
Researched and solicited for corporate sponsorships
Obtained in-kind donations from local businesses
Delta Zeta Sorority





JANUARY 2013- DECEMBER 2013
Position: Fraternity Philanthropy Chair
Coordinated all involvement in Fraternity Philanthropy events
Communicated details to the chapter and created teams for the events

Delta Zeta Sorority





AUGUST 2012- AUGUST 2013
Position: Pledge Council
Instructed girls in the history of Delta Zeta and enriched lives by establishing a sense of pride
in their sorority

OTHER
ACTIVITIES

Public Relations Student Society of America

AUGUST 2012- PRESENT
Gained Knowledge and insight in the Public Relations field before entering the work force
Received opportunities to network with professionals in various industries