The document is a resume for Kyle Rutherford seeking a position combining experience in strategic communication, marketing, and event planning. It summarizes his relevant work experience, including roles organizing events and promotions for various music and arts organizations in Ohio, as well as writing about music festivals and artists. His skills include social media marketing, public relations, journalism, and digital marketing. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, video and audio editing software.

1. KyleRutherford Obtain a position with an organization that allows me to combine my experience in strategic communication,
marketing and event planning – contributing to my professional and personal growth within the field
OBJECTIVE
All Campus Radio Network: Mobile DJ Exec/Staff Writer (Sept. 2011 - May 2015), Athens, Ohio
• Interviewed artists, wrote feature articles and covered live concerts for the editorial department
• Worked with public relation and promotion teams to organize and promote events for both our organization
and other student organizations
• E-mailed prospective clients, created contracts, and promoted orgarinzational events through social media,
flyering and the creation of videos
• Met with other executive members to help run the organization and make big-picture decisions surrounding
the success of the radio station
COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE
• Ohio University (Athens, OH), May 2, 2015, Journalism Strategic Communication, Marketing Specialization
• Brookville High School for the Performing Arts (Brookville, OH), May 2011
• Aug. 2005 - Aug. 2011 Youth Soccer Referee, Brookville Soccer Association, Brookville, Ohio
• May 2007 - Aug. 2014 Lifeguard , Miami Valley Golf Club, Dayton, Ohio
• June 2012 - Aug.2012 Lifeguard/Assistant Manager 4-H Camp Graham, Clarksville, Ohio
• Sept. 2012 - May 2015 Student Employee, Boyd Dining Hall and Cafe Bibliotech Coffee Shop, Athens, Ohio
• May 2015 - Present Server, Shen’s Szechuan & Sushi, Dayton, Ohio
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
10220 Amity Rd., Brookville, OH, 45309
937-546-2691 • KyleDavidRutherford@gmail.com
Downtown Dayton Partnership: Events Intern (May - Aug. 2013, 2014), Dayton, Ohio
• Organized events in Downtown Dayton by programming weekday lunchtime entertainment (The Square is
Where) for downtown business workers, including music acts, dancers and visual artists
• Led social media efforts for the event, including daily Facebook posts, running contests, setting up event
pages and uploading event photos
• Worked on city-wide music and arts events (Urban Nights, First Friday), managing stages, running informa-
tional booths, contacting businesses, and administering follow-up surveys to businesses and participants
•Worked with city-wide officials, local business professionals and fellow employees to develop effective marketing
strategies for events
A-Town Roots Productions: Public Relations Specialist (Feb. 2015 - Present), Athens, Ohio
• Pen press releases and write blog posts for upcoming events and promotions
• Brainstorm future events, set up flyers in Athens, OH and sell tickets for the Color Dance Music & Arts Festival
• Post events and network with potential concert goers through Twitter
• Update concert calendars for regional and national music websites to include A-Town Roots events
• Assist in stage management for the Color Dance Music & Arts Festival (2013)
• Extensive work in journalism and public relations through press release writing, media relations, strategic com-
munications, market research and promotion, and blogging
• Experience with marketing communications, marketing strategy development and market research
• Journalism skills, specializing in music and entertainment journalism
• Well-versed in social media, networking and Google Analytics
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Final Cut Pro X and Audacity
• Education in sales calls, pitches and strategies
SKILLS
3DMentional Entertainment: Digital Marketing Specialist (May 2015 - Present), Dayton, Ohio
• Manage content creation across all social media accounts
• Facilitate social media based contests, focusing on Instagram
• Update all social media accounts with live photos and videos during concerts
• Update the calendars of various local and regional music & entertainment websites to show our events
• Create strategic plans for online promotion of upcoming events
• Design and distribute emails to our contact list
The Untz: Contributing Writer (June 2015 - Present), Online Publication
• Pen album and EP reviews regarding a variety of musicians and musical backgrounds
• Cover Ohio music festivals, including The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival (2015, 2016), Paradise Music & Arts
Festival (2016) and Resonance Music & Arts Festival (2016)