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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Director of Strategic Communications
Kevin worked at Lake-Sumter State College as a Director of Strategic Communications
Director of Marketing and College Relations
Kevin worked at Lake-Sumter State College as a Director of Marketing and College Relations
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.
Master's Degree
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Research: Social media influence on social identity during college transition
Nominee: Student Employee Supervisor of the Year
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.
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.
BSJ
Journalism-Public Relations
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.
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