1. Cambry Knies
EXPERIENCE
University of Arkansas
Graduate Student / Teaching Assistant (August 2014 to May 2016)
• Completed 30 graduate level Communication courses
• Taught introductory public speaking classes focused on oral
communication for over 200 students (COMM1313)
• Collaborated and created lesson plans based on adult learning theory
• Maintained office hours to provide personalized student support
• Scored 4.9/5 on performance / student evaluation
• Trained students at SOOIE Leadership Development Luncheon
• Created and presented project for Tyson Foods
o Focused on Millennials’ Sustainability and Environmental
views
o Developed survey tools
o Conducted research
o Conducted focus groups and surveys to over 100 Millennials
Central United Methodist Church
Director of Social Media/ Project Manager (September 2011 to May 2014)
• Managed all social media networks for student ministries including
blog creation
• Promoted strong relationship development among students
• Served as discussion leader to facilitate interactive content discussion
• Led and planned retreats for student ministries
• Utilized social media management platforms (HooteSuite) to manage
social media sites and schedule messaging for future publishing
• Drafted and executed editorial calendar for optimal social media
response
EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Communication
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR | 2016
Bachelors Degree in Communication
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR | 2014
TESTIMONIAL
“Cambry is a go-getter,
reliable, personable, timely, hard
working and patient.
She embodies qualities that
make a brilliant employee.”
-Fran Beasley:
Category Manager at The Clorox Company
EXPERTISE
Public Speaking
Presenting
Communication
Event Planning
Social Media
Strong Writing Skills
AWARDS & HONORS
Granted Arnold Prize
Graduate School Research Paper
Presented research paper at HICAH
Conference
Honolulu, HI January 2016
Accepted to present research paper
at SSCA Conference
Austin, TX April 2016
Earned publication for research
paper
“Goodwin vs. Cross County: Untold
Stories About Freedom of Religion in
Public Schools”
Earned 4.0 GPA in Graduate School
• Dean’s List
• High Honors
VOLUNTEER WORK
Veterans Home Volunteer
Life Source Helper
Washington Elementary Tutor
Graduate School Mentor
Miracle League Volunteer
Bible Study Leader
Mission Work in Africa
P H O N E / 479.387.1806 / E M A I L / ccknies@uark.edu / w e b / w w w . l i n k e d i n . c o m / i n / c a m b r y k n i e s

2. Cambry Knies
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
African Christian Outreach
Intern / Director of Recruitment (September 2012 to March 2016)
• Managed and tracked social media platforms
• Focused on search engine optimization
• Recruited for ACO Summer intern program in Kenya
• Presented and spoke to different organizations about ACO
• Recruited for ACO Summer intern program in Kenya, including
promoting the program to campus community
• Provided informational presentations about the program to
targeted audiences
Polo Ralph Lauren
Sales Associate (Summer 2011)
• Won international recognition for selling more “Pink Ponies”
(donate $1 for Ralph Lauren breast cancer philanthropy) than
any employee at all Polo Ralph Lauren Stores
• Exemplified customer service skills
• Completed employee training course
• Tracked product inventory
ACTIVITIES / INVOLVEMENT
University of Arkansas Baseball Diamond Dolls
• Served as Baseball Ambassador
• Worked home Arkansas Baseball Games (sold score
cards, handed out promotional merchandise, ran after
foul balls, provided water for umpires, called the hogs
for seventh inning stretch on dugouts, etc.)
University of Arkansas Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
• Active affiliate for 4 years
• Initiated member activities for Greek Life community
University of Arkansas StuMo Leadership
• Keynote speaker to 900 students
• Engaged in and verbally contributed in weekly meetings
Gamma Chi / Recruitment Counselor
• Served as counselor for 10 girls going through sorority
recruitment
Small Group Bible Study Leader
• Promoted strong relationship development among
students
• Served as discussion leader to facilitate interactive
content discussion with students
• Developed weekly lesson plans for students to complete
throughout the week
ACO (African Christian Outreach) Summer Intern and
Leader in Kenya
• Co- led a team of 6 American students and 6 Kenyan
students for month long intern program
• Mentored interns throughout the internship
• Taught Math and English classes at Virginia Home
Orphanage
University of Arkansas Associated Student Government
President’s Recruitment/Campaign Team
• Social media correspondent for Leaders You Need
recruitment team
• Distributed campaign merchandise
• Created informative promotional talks for campaign
team
Peer Helpers Founder and President
• Facilitated orientation for new students
• Provided students individual counseling
REFERENCES
Dr. Kasey Walker
University of Arkansas - Professor/Director of TA’s / Public
Speaking (479) 236-4495
Kim Witte
Central United Methodist Church - Director of Congregational Care
(479) 879-2203
Carrie Bigfeather
Elmer’s Products, Inc. - Director of Category Management
(479) 464-8025
Fran Beasley
The Clorox Company - Category Manager (479) 270-3475