Education

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Concentration: Public Relations

Minor: Social Sciences

Coordinator for housing communications

University of North Texas

March 2025 – Current

  • Manage the department’s social media strategy across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn by creating content, scheduling posts through Meta Business Suite and Hootsuite, and analyzing performance metrics.

  • Increased social media engagement within one year by growing followers 79%, views 194%, and interactions 541% through strategic content planning and data-driven optimization.

  • Launched the department’s LinkedIn presence, increasing brand visibility and SEO, while drafting executive-level content to strengthen organizational messaging.

  • Create print and digital marketing materials, including flyers, infographics, forms, photography, and short-form video content using Canva, Adobe Lightroom, CapCut, and Instagram Edits.

  • Draft, edit, and distribute department-wide email communications through StarRez, ensuring clear, timely messaging for students, staff, and campus partners while improving brand consistency through standardized templates and workflows.

  • Developed communications and training resources to support the successful implementation of the StarRez housing platform for student staff and residents.

  • Translate complex university policies into clear, student-friendly communications, collaborate on website content and accessibility improvements, and maintain a consistent departmental voice across digital channels.

  • Support university recruitment and student retention initiatives by partnering with campus departments, presenting at recruitment events, and developing promotional communications and marketing materials.

Entertainment Intern, Disney College Program

Walt Disney World

March 2024 – August 2024

  • Participated in the Disney College Program as a character attendant.

  • Collaborated with a team to open and operate a new facility to enhance character engagement and guest experience.

  • Managed schedules, queues, and guest interactions with characters to ensure safe experiences.

  • Standardized workflow processes to increase efficiency for team members and guests.

Marketing and Communications Intern

My Possibilities

August 2023 – December 2023

Sales Associate

Designer Shoe Warehouse, DSW Inc.

March 2021 - December 2023, December 2025 - February 2026

  • Assisted in event planning by coordinating set-up, processing inventory, communicating with stakeholders, and capturing photos and videos.

  • Created monthly KPI tracking reports for social media and campaign performance using Hootsuite.

  • Developed media lists for the email marketing software, MailChimp, using Muck Rack’s database.

  • Conducted market trend research, updated website designs, and created and distributed digital graphics to clients using Canva and MailChimp.

  • Greeted customers upon entry and provided accurate information about store promotions, customer programs, and products.

  • Completed daily tasks and maintained store cleanliness to guarantee a positive shopping experience.

  • Collaborated with a team on merchandising, inventory, and promotions to showcase products.

  • Worked individually and with management to give customers personalized service, address customer concerns, and de-escalate high-tension situations.

Professional Development

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.Collaborated with a team on merchandising, inventory, and promotions to showcase products.

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to identify areas of improvement in communications, procedures, and processes.

  • Social Media Practitioner with detailed knowledge of content strategy and best practices.

  • Experience in customer and resident services.

  • Experience with Canon and Sony cameras and GODOX photography equipment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with advanced knowledge of AP Style.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Kathryn Nuner

kathrynnuner@yahoo.com