Rikki K.

Carter
281.777.3348 | Rikki.Carter@gmail.com EDUCATION Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations, May 2012 Minor: General Business RELATED EXPERIENCE The Woodlands United Methodist Church Childrens Ministry Administrative Assistant/Loft Kids Church Ministry Leader The Woodlands, Texas Jan. 2013-Oct. 2013

Managing the Childrens Ministry budget, expenses and offering Managing the Childrens Ministry social media outlets Teaching and writing curriculum lessons for Pre-k and Kindergarten Sunday school and Chapel Boy Scouts Troop and Cub Scouts Pack Charter Coordinator Assisted in planning and executing special events including Vacation Bible School and summer camps Lubbock, Texas June 2011-May 2012

Office of Communications and Marketing, Texas Tech University Web and Emerging Media/Writing Intern

Writing, editing and web production of Texas Tech Today and Texas Tech Monthly news stories Work in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and WordPress to produce stories Edited and web produced the Texas Tech University Experts Guide Lubbock, Texas Jan. 2012-May 2012

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Public Relations Campaign Team Member

Worked with a team of graduating public relations students to develop a strong awareness campaign plan Presented several client pitches and proposals, creating SWOT analysis and doing extensive primary research Created public relations campaign book, detailing campaign suggestions, social media presence and solutions Lubbock, Texas Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010

KOHM FM and Texas Tech Public Media Development Intern

Worked in Microsoft Excel and Word to develop KOHM-FM, KTXT-FM and KNCH-FM programming guides Answered listener phone calls and participate in bi-annual membership campaign Assisted with promotion efforts, including donor and underwriting calls in order to develop contacts Lubbock, Texas Aug. 2008-May 2009

AmeriCorps Jumpstart Corps Member

Worked one-on-one to prepare preschool children from low-income neighborhoods for school success Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, and promoted skill building Performed various community service and volunteering projects

WORK EXPERIENCE Kids R Kids Legends Teacher Spring, Texas Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012

Carver Early Learning Center Teachers Assistant

Lubbock, Texas Feb. 2011-May 2011