2. Ms. DeVore:
I am forwarding a highlight of my Career Milestones, as well as additional links that may
be of interest, in preparation of my interview on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, at 9
a.m. I hope to give you more insight into my background as opposed to just a resume
and a v oice!
With so many indiv iduals applying for a position at Notre Dame, how can you decide
who is the best candidate? If you’re seeking an indiv idual w ho merely performs the
work assigned, w ithout any innov ative leadership, then your search shall continue
beyond me. How ever, if you seek a capable, creative, steadfast worker with a
dynamic outlook on life, a strong desire to succeed, and more than a decade of
customer service experience, then I am the perfect fit for the administrative assistant
position.
I graduated from Georgia Southern University (May 2009) w ith a Bachelor of General
Studies with concentrations in Public Relations & Criminal Justice and a minor in
International Studies. I maintained steady employment throughout my college career
and participated in an array of extracurricular activ ities, including volunteer work and
intramural flag football.
In my professional career as a publicity assistant, I have had the pleasure of working
with an array of one-of-a kind personalities, including Konvict Music recording artist &
star of TV One’s The Ultimate Merger, Ray Lavender, and professional athletes Gary
Guyton (Patriots), Michael Johnson (Bengals), and Jimmy King (Univ. of Michigan Fab
Fiv e).
My previous employment has presented many opportunities to not only represent these
superstars in the realms of public relations, but to also roll my sleeves up for their various
foundations and other philanthropic efforts. A few of these endeavors include the Gary
Guyton Hinesville Youth Sports Festival, in support of the Gary Guyton Adopt-A-High
School Initiative; the Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays; and the MJ93 Foundation’s
You Can Be Successful, Too! Fundraiser & Michael Johnson Youth Football & Cheer
Camp.
I would like the opportunity to apply the public relations skills I have learned towards a
position that goes back to my roots in a university setting. I am most eager to
implement my experience, expand my know ledge, and jumpstart a career as opposed
to “job.” I am a team-oriented professional with a positive work ethic and a deep
commitment to providing excellent results in all areas of customer service, productivity,
and quality assurance. Virtually all of my employment history has required me to
exercise clear, concise communication skills and to promote customer satisfaction.
I know I will make a positive contribution to your office and the University of Notre
Dame, and I look forward to discussing my capabilities in more detail. Thank you for
your time and consideration.
Warmest regards,
LaKesha M. Walker

3. In an effort to give back to the community that nurtured him, Gary Guyton, #59 linebacker for the N ew
England Patriots, started a weekend long camp as a way to recognize the academic and athletic
achievements of youth, while offering them a chance to train with a professional athlete. The Gar y
Guyton Hinesville Youth Sports Festival kicked off with “Friday Fun Night” where kids, parents, fans, and
sponsors mixed, mingled, got autographs and took pictures with Guyton and his NFL friends.
Additionally, there was a “Celebrity Basketball Game,” featuring Guyton, as well as other athletes and
entertainers. The “Saturday Free Youth Sports Camp” taught participants (non-contact) football and
cheerleading skills for multiple aptitude levels. The festival benefited the Gary Guyton Adopt-A-High
School Initiative, which offers academic and SAT/ACT assistance to underprivileged students.
Celebrit y coaches G -U nit producer Carringt on, Garry Camp part icipant s enjoy t reat s from spo nsors So nic, Krispy
Gy ut on, Konv ict Music recordi ng art ist Ray Lav ender, Kreme, and Coca-Cola (Pow erade).
Cinci nnat i Bengals’ Michael Jo hnso n, & rap art ist Scot ty
t ake a breat her aft er t he Pros v s. Joes Basket ball Game.
Event-Specific Services
I garnered extensive pre- and post-event media coverage from The Coastal Courier, The
Savannah Morning News, WSAV Savannah, and W TOC Savannah, vetted & landed Fortune
500 company sponsorships from McDonald’s, Six Flags, Walmart, Krispy Kreme, Coca-Cola, &
more, and provided on-site representation & event assistance.
Overall Client Services
Pitched to media
Konvict Music Created press materials Trea Day CEO/Sr.
Recording Artist Secured social media visibility Publicist Trea
Ray Lavender Secured media placements Davenport, Gary
and I Created/disseminated e-blasts Guyton, and I

4. Open to children ages 8-17, the annual Michael Johnson Youth Football and Cheer Camp offered
football and cheer clinics to hundreds of local kids. The camp benefitted Johnson's MJ93 Fund You Can
Be Successful, Too Initiative [www.mj93.org], which raises funds to reinvest in the local community
through tutoring, mentoring, scholarships, camps and other youth-focused endeavors.
Johnson, #93 defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, started the camp as a way to give back to his
beloved Selma, Alabama, by passing on his athletic skills and passion for winning to future generations,
while offering them a chance to train with a professional athlete and broadening their horizons.
Cit y of Selma May or, t he Ho norable George Ev ans, poses Camp part icipant s t est t heir skills during a drill o n t he
w it h Michael Johnso n and ot her N FL camp coac hes during sponsored SpeedTracs equipment.
t he You Can Be Successful, T oo! Fundraiser & Silent Auct ion.
Event-Specific Services
I garnered media coverage from The Selma Times-Journal, WSFA Montgomery, and W AKA
Montgomery, and provided on-site representation & event assistance.
Overall Client Services
Pitched to media
Created press materials
Correlated events Michael
Secured media placements Johnson
Created/disseminated e-blasts

5. The Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays is the largest private relay in Michigan. No other relay in this
region awards its participants for both athletic and academic accomplishments. The players on each
of the teams who have the highest grade point averages received acknowledgment and honors.
School teams participating in the Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays qualified all seniors in that
school the opportunity to win a Shumake scholarship by writing a 250 word essay on the importance of
education, home ownership and entrepreneurship.
Relay part icipant fro m Troy Hig h Sc hool (Michigan) t akes off The 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd place w inners of a girls’ ev ent pose o n
w it h t he bat on during an ev ent . t he podium.
I provided on-site representation & event assistance, as well as
garnered the participation of over 40 schools & event
coverage by U SA Today and the sponsorship of many Detroit
community partners.

6. The Hist orical Black College All-St ar Classic Press
Conference in Columbus, GA.
The W BA 2011 Season Kick-Off Press Conference at Fox
Sport s Grill, At lant ic St at ion, At lant a, GA.
I provided on-site representation & event assistance, as well as
obtained attendance from a variety of media outlets,
organized the official itinerary, and produced all press
materials.