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1. Professional Resume
FOR
Katherine Parker
Public Relations, Mass Communications
and Mental Health Specialist

2. PERSONAL SKILLS:
-Exceptional networking and negotiation skills
-Can work easily in a team or independently
-High attention to detail
-Professional speaker, motivator, team leader and team player/collaborator
-Owner and CEO of the first magazine for Ellisville, MS, A Touch of Ellisville
-Owner/operator of KD-Public Relations, specializing in graphic design, social media
campaigns, media relations, press releases and publishing
(Find us @kd-public relations and @A Touch of Ellisville Magazine on FB and Instagram
@kdprlc, LinkedIn (as myself) and Twitter @kdprllc, or on the web @ www.kd-prllc.com
PERSONAL HOBBIES:
-Pianist, soloist, karaoke singer; loves spending time with my teenagers, family and
friends and attending church, and occasional travel to my timeshare in Tennessee
-Member of West Ellisville Baptist Church since 2011,Member of Pinelake Church,
Clinton, MS since 2021
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Co-Chair of The Association of Southern Peer Support Specialist and
Ambassadors--May 2019-Present
Providing growth/advocacy, and upward mobility opportunities to CPSS Professionals
within the southern states; MS., FL.,Ala., GA.,
Disability Rights, MS, Advisory Board Member--January 2019-Present; Working
with advisory board members creating awareness opportunities to families
throughout MS, via public relations opportunities
Families As Allies Family Support Partner--February 2018-Present
Working alongside Joy Hogge and Henry Moore providing resources and advocacy,
as well as working as featured speaker and family partner in furthering the voice of
Families as Allies, sharing with families all resources possible
Volunteer Event Coordinator for Jo Jourgenson Campaign and FLAME of
MISSISSIPPI: Coordinated events with Jo Jourgenson Campaign team and Vicky
Rose of Mississippi for FLAME of Mississippi for the purpose of speaking up and
promoting equity and fairness in impoverished places amoung citizens of the State.
Coordinated set-up and decoration of event and with local news stations, bringing
media to hear the feature speaker, Jo Jourgenson, Libertarian POTUS Nominee
from Jackson to Hattiesburg, MS.
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
September 2020-January 2021
-Wrote, created and edited content for social media, website and radio commercial production
-Worked with local and statewide media for benefits of rebranding Metrocenter Jackson writing press releases, securing interviews
with journalists for crisis communications and rebranding purposes
-Assisted Vice President, mall owner, and Marketing Director with establishing positive communications strategies with tenants for
meetings between tenants and mall staff, worked side-by-side for intensive growth and strategic PR implementation
-Created working documents/spreadsheets for improved communications workflow between staff and employees,
-Researched original S.W.O.T. Analysis created in 2004, began planning for updated S.W.O.T. Analysis of Metrocenter Jackson,
researched potential tenants for upcoming leasing agreements and communications climate, establishing the need for solidified job
descriptions and employee contractual agreements
-Worked with the Mississippi Department of Health for the procurement of ServeSafe qualifications for incoming tenants
-Worked with Hinds Community College and began partnership with Jackson State University for internship procurement
-Worked and partnered with Vitalent Blood Services for blood drive
-Worked with the Metrocenter Partner/Investor in crisis management for parking lot issues/concerns, and with local contractors
securing a scissors lift (at no cost to Metrocenter Jackson) for the purpose of decorating for holiday festivities
-Planned events for the entire 2021-2022 calendar year, giving content to the Media, to social media and for website usage.
-Used graphic design skills to design Metrocenter Jackson's brochure, which was to become part of the press package for usage
during business meetings with stakeholders and business owners, as well as for distribution to the City of Jackson
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Public Relations Practitioner providing proven R.O.I through strong, effective, strategic planning and implementation, while utilizing
these skills across all communications platforms, including Media Relations. Compelling communicator and negotiator; Effective,
thorough copywriter, graphic designer, social media content creator, event planner and networker skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, and all social media platforms. Team-player, who is also self-motivated. Possessing
strong leadership skills, bringing energy, creativity and passion to the surrounding communication climate. HIPAA and CPR Certified.
Katherine Parker
JOURNALIST/PUBLIC RELATIONS
PROFESSIONAL AND DMH CERTIFIED PEER
SUPPORT SPECIALIST/AMBASSADOR
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Katherine Parker
Phone: (601) 433-6720
Work: (601) 433-6720
Email: Katherine.Parker7178@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdpprspecialist
Mailing Address: 499 Springridge Road, Clinton, MS, 39056
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Country of Citizenship: United States of America
Veteran's Preference: No
Contact Current Supervisor: Yes
POSITION(S) APPLYING FOR:
Job Titles Applying for:
Public Relations/OutreachDirector and Media Liaison,
Communications Specialist, Mental Health Case Worker
Job Family: Communications, Journalism, Public
Relations

3. CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/DMH AMBASSADOR
Youth Villages, Department of Mental Health--October 07, 2017-December 2020
-Assists several low-income families across Mississippi utilizing therapeutic rapport, assessing in provision of resources and
advocacy rights
-Receives referrals for additional cases/clients as discharge dates arrive, carrying a caseload of 7-10 families through DMH,
MS Dept. of Education, Families As Allies, WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
-Works with family/youth for best practices of crisis communication, IEP Processes within school districts through
serving/advocating with/for parents of special needs youth.
-Navigation with several Mississippi state ran agencies for assistance to parents, providing support/advocacy for/with them
through lived experiences
-Maintains contact with Therapists, Primary Service Coordinators and Supervisors for communication/benefit of clients
-Utilizes Evolve Documentation Software for timely documentation entries
Department of Mental Health Certified Peer Support Ambassador--October 30, 2018-Present
-Hosts several training's throughout the year for incoming CPSS Professionals, and provides additional Public Relations
Opportunities for incoming CPSS Professionals across the State of Mississippi
WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
CEO, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, PUBLISHER
KD-Public Relations/A Touch of Ellisville Magazine--August 2016-August 2018
- Meets with clients to develop a plan/schedule; Creates winning client campaigns
- Creates proposals to present for client approval
- Works with clients through chosen proposal meeting deadlines, increasing social media client retention, web design, media
relations, press release writing/distribution, etc
-Schedules meetings with clients on .a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, per client needs
-Works with accounting to assure proper billing cycles are completed and payroll submitted
-Communicates with staff (photographer, videographer, SEO Specialist, Accountant, Office Administrator and graphic
designer) on weekly to bi-weekly basis, via email and/or phone alerting them of client orders and allowing them to work
remotely for client needs
-Manages Social Media accounts for multiple clients, utilizing graphic design, photography and videography for increased ROI,
engagement and retention
PAST CAMPAIGNS GARNIERING MEDIA ATTENTION: CREW No 8434--A WW2 Publication and Renewal, A Touch of
Ellisville Magazine Campaign, Fishing For a Cure Cancer Awareness Campaign, Southeastern Baptist College Gains
PBS Attention, and Southeastern Baptist College Press Conference.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS: The Right To Arrive, by Dr. Ikechukwu Okorie
Links available, and Google Search should provide all resources mentioned
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST AND AWARD WINNING PUBLIC SPEAKER/LIAISON
Eternity Media Group/Eternity Action Alliance--November 2016-October 2017
-Created multiple successful Media engagement PR Campaigns; Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, United Blood Services
Awareness, Cerus Mardi Gras Brand Awareness through audio commercial creation/production with Power 101.FM, Power
101 F.M. Grand Opening, etc.
-Social Media Content and Marketing Coordinator for Eternity Action Alliance
-Public Relations and Community Engagement Coordinator for Eternity Media Group with Area Development Partners, Sales
and Marketing Professionals and Public Relations Association of Mississippi
-Event Planner
-Audio Commercial Content Creator, Voiceover
-Sponsorship partnerships developed with area businesses for trade accounts
-Press and Media Relations; social media cross-posting & engagement
-Graphic designer/photographer for flyers, invitations, thank you cards, media and social media resulting in PR
engagement

4. THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI C/O 2015
B.A. Journalism with Public Relations and Mass Communications Emphasis
-Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism with Public Relations and Mass Communications Emphasis
-Conducted case study on the Payne Center and the usage of facility both on and off campus.
Internship with the City of Hattiesburg, MS December 2014-May 2015
Public Relations Intern/Employee
-Led several initiatives with the City of Hattiesburg: Hattiesburg's Most Livable City, Hattiesburg Sustainable City Project, and
City Coin Creation Project. Communicated through the city's social media platforms, and worked with Mayor Johnny DuPree
for presentations with the National League of Cities Project, The National Day of Prayer Project, and Hattiesburg's Free Little
Libraries Project in conjunction with the Hattiesburg Historic District
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE C/O 2012
Music Eduacation/Journalism
-Scholarship recipient for Music Education, Non-Traditional Student Perseverance, JC Voices and leadership
-Member of The Non-Traditional Student Association
-Opinion & Religion Columnist for The Radionian
-Award winning Journalist