Kaila Maree Pollock
Kettering, Ohio 45420
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EDUCATION
Tiffin University, School of Arts & Sciences Tiffin, Ohio
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Music
• Graduation: May 2010
Upper Sandusky High School Upper Sandusky, Ohio
• Graduation: May 2005
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TU News, Staff Writer
Tiffin University: August 2009 - May 2010
• Determine coverage
• Delegate story ideas to writers
• Proofread and edit stories/coverage for page
• Plan, organize, and edit page layout
Up In The Air – Booking/Business Manager
Tiffin, Ohio: September 2008 - May 2010
• Manage 8-member touring ensemble
• Book venues for 2 touring student ensembles
• Negotiate artist compensation
• Maintain organization and efficiency of all group members
• Manage accounts payable/receivable
• Manage and organize website
• Miscellaneous administrative work
Java Rave – Barista
Tiffin, Ohio: September 2008 - August 2009
• Coordinate entertainment
• Assist with daily inventory
• Place material orders
• Fill coffee and drink orders
• Receive payment and made change for orders
American Eagle Outfitters – Sales Associate
Findlay, Ohio: May 2007 - October 2008
• Assist customers with clothing needs
• Answer phone calls made to the store
• Monthly floor sets and stock organization
• Work with customers and maintain a stable customer/employee relationship to
ensure their return
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
English Enthusiasts, Staff Member
Tiffin University: September 2008 - May 2010
• Host weekly poetry and/or book readings
• Cover stories for an “Onion” style news letter
Concert Production Team, Administrative Manager
Tiffin University: September 2009 - May 2010
• Supervise the progress of all board members and report to the Production
Manager on a periodic basis with any problems that need to be addressed.
• Maintain and enhance website
• Maintain CPT Wiki pages for strong communication between board and
committee members.
• Prepare a post-event evaluation to discuss in meetings immediately following
an event.
• Prepare a written report of an event’s overall success, in conjunction with each
post-event evaluation.
Concert Production Team, Hospitality Manager
Tiffin University: January 2009 - August 2009
• Hire, compensate and keep record of all CPT committee members
• Scheduling of all CPT events
• Fulfill all hospitality needs to performers and workers
• Manage decorating, seating, etc. of every event
• Prepare a written report of hospitality effectiveness, in conjunction with a post-
event evaluation
Heartland Vocal Camp, Volunteer Staff Member
Tiffin University: 2005 - 2010
• Assist in organizing and producing annual 5-day vocal camp
• Organize and supervise daily activities for student campers
• Overnight Resident Advisor in dormitories
• Load, set up, and run sound equipment for evening concerts
• Create and organize camp itinerary and other miscellaneous activities
• Manage accounts payable/receivable
The Ohio Vocal Summit, Volunteer Staff Member
Tiffin, Ohio: 2005-2010
• Supervise all operations in performance areas throughout the day
• Emcee and stage crew chief in performance halls
• Guide groups to and from designated areas
• Make audio and video recordings of each performance and clinic
• Accommodate artists and judges with any needs throughout the day
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CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• 2007 Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Frontpage, Indesign
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Photoshop
• Cubase SX
• Data entry, 81 wpm
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REFERENCES
Brad Rees
Director of Performing Arts
Tiffin University
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Janine Baughman
Director of Choirs
Ostego High School
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Angela Sosebee
Coordinator or Enrollment Services
Ivy Bridge College
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Dr. James Rovira
Program Chair of Humanities
Assistant Professor of English
Tiffin University
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