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Kelsey Leighton
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Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Production at Iowa State University
Graduated: 2010
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Bio
Quick pins about myself:
• I started something from nothing. A clothing swap organization in Ames, Iowa, Closets Collide.
• My main skills are in event planning, community relations and digital marketing and I'm looking for an innovative role in any of the above areas.
• Volunteering: Everything from Lego’s to Fashion
Education
2008
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2010
Iowa State University
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Production
2006
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2008
College of St. Scholastica
Marketing & Management
Work History
2011
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2012
Community Relations Director at Bickford Assisted Living
• Coordinated case management for prospective families and residents• Created, organized and marketed corporate events for over 200 people• Incoming leads from referrals grown by 115%• Responsible for all tours, leasing and apartment sales• Managed entire branch marketing budget …more
• Coordinated case management for prospective families and residents• Created, organized and marketed corporate events for over 200 people• Incoming leads from referrals grown by 115%• Responsible for all tours, leasing and apartment sales• Managed entire branch marketing budget …more
2011
Marketing and Client Services Coordinator at Century 21 Signature Real Estate
• Assisted multiple Century 21 agents in achieving sales goals• Organized marketing and promotion events to form strategic referral relationships• Managed social media for multiple realtors with over 1,000 followers …more
• Assisted multiple Century 21 agents in achieving sales goals• Organized marketing and promotion events to form strategic referral relationships• Managed social media for multiple realtors with over 1,000 followers …more
2010
Iowa State Fair Clothing Event Coordinator at Iowa State University 4-H Extension
• Obtained various levels of sponsorship over $2,000• Implemented sustainable changes to clothing events with positive results• Executed quick decision making during events to adapt to unforeseen challenges• Led a team of volunteers while coordinating with participants and judges …more
• Obtained various levels of sponsorship over $2,000• Implemented sustainable changes to clothing events with positive results• Executed quick decision making during events to adapt to unforeseen challenges• Led a team of volunteers while coordinating with participants and judges …more
2010
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2012
Community Relations and Partnerships Committee Co-Chair, YPA Board Membe at Young Professionals of Ames
• Promoted YPA and partnered with non-profit organizations for events• Oversaw volunteer committee to execute city-wide events• Led committee meetings• Scheduled and recruited YPA members in the Read with Me initiative for over 400 city youth …more
• Promoted YPA and partnered with non-profit organizations for events• Oversaw volunteer committee to execute city-wide events• Led committee meetings• Scheduled and recruited YPA members in the Read with Me initiative for over 400 city youth …more
2009
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2011
President and Founder at Closets Collide
• Created entire digital marketing brand base on Facebook, Twitter and Hootsuite• Spring 2010 clothing swap attended by over 250 people• Implemented a mentorship program for event coordinator positions• Conducted Iowa State University and community-wide marketing events• Managed and recruited volunteers while providing professional growth …more
• Created entire digital marketing brand base on Facebook, Twitter and Hootsuite• Spring 2010 clothing swap attended by over 250 people• Implemented a mentorship program for event coordinator positions• Conducted Iowa State University and community-wide marketing events• Managed and recruited volunteers while providing professional growth …more
2009
Executive Intern at Nordstrom
• Communicated between buyer, regional manager, and store manager• Merchandised departmental floor and inventory management• Directed by store manager to promote and lead a project for a new-line launch• Constantly exceeded sales targets set by corporate office …more
• Communicated between buyer, regional manager, and store manager• Merchandised departmental floor and inventory management• Directed by store manager to promote and lead a project for a new-line launch• Constantly exceeded sales targets set by corporate office …more
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Courses
- BUS 121 Social Media Strategy and Branding for Business at Stanford University