Kalina Sanchez

Phone: (915) 412-9224

Email: kalinasanchez@utexas.edu

Education
The University of Texas at Austin

BS, Public Relations

Minor, Psychology

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso Community College

Graduated Spring 2014

2010-11
2009-10

Professional Experience
Communications and Development Coordinator
Fall 2014-Present
Please BE KIND to Cyclists: Write and mail out monthly membership letters, manage all social media
communication with followers, serve as assistant to Executive Director maintaining communication with
prospective donors and families of auto/bike crash victims, manage applications, interviews and serve as main point
of contact for internships.
Project Assistant
Summer 2014-Present
DriveKind RideKind Program: Travel and promote educational program developed with the Texas Department of
Transportation, manage travel schedule and arrangements for staff, fulfil order requests, manage DriveKind
RideKind website and social media, make edits to promotional informational and educational materials using Adobe
Creative Suite, provide monthly reports of online traffic, develop and submit monthly requests for reimbursements,
work with subcontractors to fulfil grant objectives.
Blog/Social Media/SEO Specialist
Spring 2014-Spring 2015
Webvega Interactive Agency: Handle blogs, top citation sites and Google AdWords accounts for clients in order to
provide customized search engine optimization strategies.
Promotions Intern
Spring, 2014
Emmis Austin Radio- Create and publish online content, assist in radio contesting and onsite promotional events,
and perform various office duties for three Austin based radio stations; Facilitated over 40 band interviews and
performances during SXSW (South by Southwest.)
Eyewear Consultant
Summer 2012- Fall 2013
LensCrafters- Assist customers in finding eyewear that fit their needs and style, follow and input doctors
prescriptions, provide frame repairs and adjustments, use AccuFit technology to provide custom fittings.
Criminal Justice Department Work Study
Fall 2010- Spring 2011
The University of Texas at El Paso- Work in front office answering phones, making copies, and assisting professors.

Skills
Computers: PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, PromoSuite, Digital Suite, Mogreet, eGrants, Adobe Creative Suite
Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google AdWords, Weebly, WordPress, Constant Contact
Business: Customer service, general clerical duties, retail, AP style writing and editing
Research: Familiar with MRI and SMRB, and Mintel
Languages: English, Spanish (conversational)

Leadership and Service

Please BE KIND To Cyclists
Social Media/Event Planning/Data Entry volunteer
Austin Pets Alive!
Volunteer
PRSSA
Chapter Development Committee

Online Portfolio
kalinasanchez.weebly.com

June 2014- Present

February 2014-Present
August 2012- Spring 2014