Kirstyn J.

Morris
102 Grovecrest Way, Apt. 3C
Greensboro, NC, 27406

email: kmorris1@aggies.ncat.edu cell: (757) 685-9365

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship or co-op in the field of marketing/sales that cultivates and enhances skills.
EDUCATION

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing GPA: 3.62

May 2017
Greensboro, NC

EMPLOYMENT
Community Engagement Intern

September 2015-present
Greensboro, NC
Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies for the campus dining segment
Connect with local organizations to develop initiatives that align with Sodexos goals and values
Facilitate opportunities for students to give feedback on their experiences with campus dining to assist in determining Sodexos
areas for improvement
Promote events and initiatives to a population of over 10,000 students through social media and engagement
Handle logistics for events including room reservations, decorating, and connecting with necessary partners/facilitators

Sodexo-North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Food and Beverage Marketing Research Intern

June-August 2015
Richmond, VA
Conducted marketing research to develop a best fit analysis for the companys packaging solutions
Created and executed ideas to improve the current marketing/sales tools used by the Food and Beverage division
Utilized resources such as Mintel, Euromonitor, Excel and PowerPoint to gather and present comprehensive research
Had a key role in educating new members of the sales team after the merger between MWV and RockTenn to form a $16 billion
company now known as WestRock
Networked with colleagues to build relationships and experience other opportunities in other departments such as Marketing
Communications, Consumer Insights and Human Resources

WestRock Company (formerly MWV)

Resident Assistant

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

August 2014-May 2015

Greensboro, NC

Enhanced and assisted over 200 residents on-campus accommodations

Created six (6) programs and ten (10) community builders to stimulate networking and bonding among residents
Collaborated with staff members to reach programming goals and enforce housing policies
SKILLS
Able to conduct market research using resources such as Mintel and Euromonitor
Certified in Crowd Management
Highly proficient in basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Leadership and interpersonal skills developed through work and educational experiences
RELEVANT COURSES
Selling and Sales Management, Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Principles of Management, Managerial Accounting,
Business Environment, Microcomputer Usage in Business, Marketing Concepts, Accounting Principles 1 and 2, Elementary and
Advanced Statistics, Management Information Systems
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INVOLVEMENT
National Sales Network Student Conference Member (2015), Marketing Assistant - Richard B. Harrison Players (2015), Academic
Success Coach (2015), American Marketing Association -Vice President of Programming (2015), Program of the Year - N.C. A&T
Housing and Residence Life (2015), INROADS Intern (2015), Ladies of Excellence (2014), Willie Deese Scholar (2014), Student
Cluster Leadership Council - Member and Scholarship Awardee (2014), Honors Program (2014), Student Government Association:
Freshman Class Treasurer (2013-2014)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Assisted in planning and executing the INROADS Day of Service (Field Day): Boys and Girls Club Richmond, VA (2015)
Extreme Makeover (Teachers Lounge Renovations): Elizabeth Redd Elementary Richmond, VA (2015)
Student Cluster Leadership Council: Adopt-a-Highway Greensboro, NC (2015)
Volunteered with other organizations including: Eastern Stars, National Council of Negro Women, and Green Run Housing
Association