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Kate Leyendecker is a seasoned public relations and special events manager with 2+ years of experience in the Dallas, Texas market. She has a strong background in event planning, media relations, and social media management, having worked with high-end clients in the culinary, hospitality, and entertainment industries. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from The University of Texas at Austin.

Experience

  • Highland Park Village
    • Dallas, Texas, United States
    • Public Relations and Special Events Manager
      • May 2022 - Present
      • Dallas, Texas, United States

  • MML PR
    • Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
    • Account Supervisor
      • Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
      • Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Account Executive
      • Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

    • Account Executive
      • Jan 2016 - Jul 2021

    • Account Coordinator
      • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

      ・Work with high-end culinary, hospitality and entertainment clients・Produce and monitor press and social media coverage・Write and edit press materials, such as press releases and media alerts, to distribute ・Provide event management and support, including grand openings, socials and product launches

    • Public Relations Intern
      • Feb 2015 - May 2015
      • Austin, Texas Area

      ・Responsible for assembling media kits, creating media lists and coordinating research projects・Monitored and clipped media coverage・Helped write and edit press materials to distribute to media・Provided event assistance and performed various administrative duties

    • E-commerce Assistant
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Austin, Texas Area

      ・Created descriptions of merchandise for product website・Updated the e-commerce website with new product lines・Wrote about the use and benefits of cosmetic products

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Senior Programming
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

      ・Gave recognition to three senior members at weekly meetings ・Worked with VP Programming to schedule calendar events and meetings for the year ・Planned and organized sisterhood events for seniors to attend

    • Director of New Member Events
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

      ・Planned major events for 200+, including: Bid Day, Initiation Brunch and New Member Retreat・Handled a budget to book venues, purchase gifts, cater food and hire entertainment ・Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills to coordinate and execute events

  • Bulldog Public Relations
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Public Relations Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

      ・Responsible for creating media lists and pitching to the press・Worked on numerous press releases and media advisories for DC lifestyle brands ・Assisted in planning two major summer events ・Met with clients to set goals, pitch ideas and track Bulldog's progress with media efforts

Education

  • 2011 - 2015
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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Industry Focus. “Public Relations and Communications”

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