Kevin Yurasek

 KevinJ. Yurasek

Kevin J. Yurasek

  • Courses1
  • Reviews2
  • School: Valencia College
  • Campus: Osceola Campus
  • Department: Speech
  • Email address: Join to see
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  • Location: 1800 Denn John Ln
    Kissimmee, FL - 34744
  • Dates at Valencia College: December 2016 - December 2019
  • Office Hours: Join to see

Biography

Valencia College Osceola - Speech

Higher Ed Communications Professional
Higher Education
Kevin
Yurasek
Orlando, Florida Area
Motivated and results-driven higher education administrator with over ten years of experience spearheading marketing projects. I possess a unique combination of communication, marketing, project management, social media, event planning, and technology skills.


Experience

  • University of South Florida

    Event & Marketing Coordinator at USF Orientation

    New student orientation, post-admission communication, facilities management and reservations.

    * Liaised with campus partners to create a streamlined event set-up and planning process.
    * Created and managed a branded event marketing campaign for each orientation season.
    * Managed print publications, web design, online reservations, email marketing, and social media.
    * Supervised between four and six interns whose responsibilities included logistical support and graphic design.
    * Collaborated with stakeholders to communicate timely and accurate information during the student’s transition.

  • University of South Florida

    Assistant Director of Orientation

    Creative, success driven professional and skilled communicator responsible for managing new students’ post-admission communication plan. Responsible for communicating with on-campus stakeholders to keep them abreast of University’s goals and initiatives. Prepare and publish digital media to present during orientation sessions. Develop and implement social media strategies to connect with and engage students. Continually monitor and engage with audience on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

    Key Project: New Student Orientation Marketing & Operations
    * Manage the technical aspects of VizualZen (VZ) Orientation Reservation Systems (ORS).
    * Maintain department website, including creating and publishing content.
    * Supervise six interns whose interest is in the field of marketing and technology.
    * Research and implement cost-savings systems to streamline business processes.
    * Create, implement, and maintain a visual identity and brand for Office of Orientation.
    * Create communication campaigns specifically targeting inter-state, national and international student populations.
    * Develop and design web and print materials for publication.

  • Ohio University

    Emergency Planning Assistant

    Emergency preparedness planning for residential facilities. Collaborate with Safety & Risk Management.

    Key Project: Update emergency response plan for residential facilities to ensure protocols meet current all-hazards planning approach. Identify opportunities for additional protocols with the goal of safety of students and mitigating impact to students and University.

  • Ohio University

    Events & Training Coordinator

    Intern-level employee supporting a high-quality conference and facility operation at a leading University. Providing staff supervision and training, management of overnight housing, and implementation of business processes.

    * Primary point-of-contact to conference directors
    * Create billing summaries and invoices for conference groups
    * Complete payroll for student employees
    * Ongoing communication with campus constituents

  • Lake-Sumter State College

    Director of Strategic Communications

    Kevin worked at Lake-Sumter State College as a Director of Strategic Communications

  • Lake-Sumter State College

    Director of Marketing and College Relations

    Kevin worked at Lake-Sumter State College as a Director of Marketing and College Relations

  • Valencia College

    Adjunct Professor

    Innovative part-time faculty member teaching public speaking courses. Facilitate student learning through interactive coursework and the inclusion of technology. Develop lesson plans and keep students on track. Present lectures and facilitate course discussions. Work with struggling students one-on-one with course-related concerns, and other academic issues.

Education

  • University of South Florida

    Master's Degree

    Mass Communication/Media Studies
    Research: Social media influence on social identity during college transition

  • Nominee: Student Employee Supervisor of the Year



  • University of South Florida

    Event & Marketing Coordinator at USF Orientation


    New student orientation, post-admission communication, facilities management and reservations. * Liaised with campus partners to create a streamlined event set-up and planning process. * Created and managed a branded event marketing campaign for each orientation season. * Managed print publications, web design, online reservations, email marketing, and social media. * Supervised between four and six interns whose responsibilities included logistical support and graphic design. * Collaborated with stakeholders to communicate timely and accurate information during the student’s transition.

  • University of South Florida

    Assistant Director of Orientation


    Creative, success driven professional and skilled communicator responsible for managing new students’ post-admission communication plan. Responsible for communicating with on-campus stakeholders to keep them abreast of University’s goals and initiatives. Prepare and publish digital media to present during orientation sessions. Develop and implement social media strategies to connect with and engage students. Continually monitor and engage with audience on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Key Project: New Student Orientation Marketing & Operations * Manage the technical aspects of VizualZen (VZ) Orientation Reservation Systems (ORS). * Maintain department website, including creating and publishing content. * Supervise six interns whose interest is in the field of marketing and technology. * Research and implement cost-savings systems to streamline business processes. * Create, implement, and maintain a visual identity and brand for Office of Orientation. * Create communication campaigns specifically targeting inter-state, national and international student populations. * Develop and design web and print materials for publication.

  • Ohio University

    BSJ

    Journalism-Public Relations

  • Ohio University

    Emergency Planning Assistant


    Emergency preparedness planning for residential facilities. Collaborate with Safety & Risk Management. Key Project: Update emergency response plan for residential facilities to ensure protocols meet current all-hazards planning approach. Identify opportunities for additional protocols with the goal of safety of students and mitigating impact to students and University.

  • Ohio University

    Events & Training Coordinator


    Intern-level employee supporting a high-quality conference and facility operation at a leading University. Providing staff supervision and training, management of overnight housing, and implementation of business processes. * Primary point-of-contact to conference directors * Create billing summaries and invoices for conference groups * Complete payroll for student employees * Ongoing communication with campus constituents

SPC 1608

4.5(2)