Jason Kitchen

1316 N 990 West, Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062

Jkitch4020@gmail.com
twitter.com/jkitch4020
(707) 478 - 4937

Professional Experience
RIC Insurance General Agency
June 2006 Present
Public Relations Specialist, Marketing Representative, Customer Service
Santa Rosa, Calif.
Contracted 500 agents which will generate approximately $20,000,000 in policy premium
Marketed to a customer network of 2,000 agents
Served as primary customer service contact for 500 contracted agents
BYU Athletic Communications
June 2014 Present
Sports Information Director
Provo, Utah
Writes 3-5 press releases per week distributed to media lists of over 80 people
Disseminated vital sports information to media as it pertains to BYU mens and womens tennis
Plays a key role in media relations for womens soccer, mens basketball and football teams
Marriott International
Apr. 2014 Dec. 2014
Student Public Relations Associate
Provo, Utah
Developed the first social media certification and training program for Marriott
Analyzed current performance of Marriott Hotels in CALA region by gathering 200,000 data points
Nominated for professional awards for excellence (Silver and Bronze Anvil)
Bradley PR Lab
Jan. 2014 Apr. 2014
Account Coordinator
Provo, Utah
Provided social media analytics for Lava Surf (social media strategy company)
Created content for website and wrote 10 strategic campaigns for clients
Researched customer service strengths and weaknesses to make recommendations for Vivint
Education
Brigham Young University
Apr. 2015
Bachelor of Science in Communications: Public Relations Emphasis
Provo, Utah
GPA: 3.73 (In-major) and 3.37 (overall)
National finalist for Freshmen First Year Experience Award. Nominated by BYU Residence Life
(2007).
Represented BYU at Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (IACURH) in
2007 and 2010. Presented on diversity.
Awarded Best Beat Writer for BYU newspaper, The Universe.
Service & Awards
Family Humanitarian Efforts
June 2003 June 2005
Coordinator of Humanitarian work in Rep. of Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia
Planned and carried out humanitarian efforts fundraising more than $6,000 in funds and goods
through sports camps, community fundraisers and collections.
Obtained support from Peja Stojiakovic and Vlade Divac (NBA Players).
Delivered goods and educational supplies to two orphanages in Tbilisi, Georgia in April 2005.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
June 2008-Aug 2009
Volunteer Representative
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Held weekly meetings which included training and progress reporting.
Provided community service to over 30 families and assisted local food banks and hospitals.
Skills
Adobe InDesign, LightRoom and Photoshop
Well-developed writing skills. Problem solving and strategic communication experience
Proficient Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.