Kaitlin Doherty has experience in public relations, communications, and fundraising. She has held internships with the American Red Cross, RF|Binder, and Dennehy PR where she assisted with tasks such as event planning, media outreach, social media management, and client relations. Doherty also served as Director of Communications for her sorority where she oversaw social media and maintained a positive image.
Kaitlin Doherty has experience in public relations, communications, and fundraising. She has held internships with the American Red Cross, RF|Binder, and Dennehy PR where she assisted with tasks such as event planning, media outreach, social media management, and client relations. Doherty also served as Director of Communications for her sorority where she oversaw social media and maintained a positive image.
Kaitlin Doherty has experience in public relations, communications, and fundraising. She has held internships with the American Red Cross, RF|Binder, and Dennehy PR where she assisted with tasks such as event planning, media outreach, social media management, and client relations. Doherty also served as Director of Communications for her sorority where she oversaw social media and maintained a positive image.
Kaitlin Doherty has experience in public relations, communications, and fundraising. She has held internships with the American Red Cross, RF|Binder, and Dennehy PR where she assisted with tasks such as event planning, media outreach, social media management, and client relations. Doherty also served as Director of Communications for her sorority where she oversaw social media and maintained a positive image.
Education Elon University, Class of 2016 Majors: International Studies, Strategic Communications Minors: Spanish, Latin American Studies Study Abroad: Costa Rica, January 2015 | Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fall 2015
Professional Experience American Red Cross, Raleigh, NC
January 2016-Present Development Intern Assist in planning fundraising events such as galas, silent auctions, Giving Day, etc. Research potential donors through company databases Work with development teams in two different offices to increase gift amounts from active donors and secure gifts from potential donors
Alpha Omicron Pi, Elon University, Elon, NC
January-December 2015 Director of Communications Developed specific plans of action for each event or activity the chapter participated in to solicit positive attention from the campus and community Managed all social media and created graphics for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and website Presented on maintaining a positive image to chapter members
RF|Binder, Needham, MA
June-August 2015
Public Relations Intern
Conducted media outreach and placed agency brands in online and print articles as well as blogs Wrote press releases, briefing books, calendar listings, as well as additional public relations assignments Participated in brainstorming meetings and observed client calls for brands such as Dunkin Donuts and Johnson & Johnson
Dennehy PR, Medway, MA
May-August 2014
Public Relations Intern
Wrote press releases, event listings, personnel bios, media alerts, and story pitches Assisted with social media including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and used analytics tools to track popularity of clients and their competing brands Attended and participated in client meetings
Additional Involvement The Pendulum Student Newspaper, Copy Editor Residence Life at Elon University, Office Assistant Global Ambassador, Study Abroad Educator and Mentor Cillas Coffeehouse, Social Media and PR, Barista
August 2015-Present August 2015-Present January 2015-January 2016 May 2015-September 2015
Skills Languages: Fluent in Spanish Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Hootsuite, media analytics Computer/Editing: Photography and photo editing, basic sound and video editing, Photoshop, InDesign, Creative Cloud, Avid Media Composer 7, Microsoft Office, Critical Mention, Cision, SalesForce, AP Style
