Amy E. Yount
·Indianapolis, IN 46259 · [email protected] ·
Education:
Master of Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Graduated May,2012
-Major: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development
-GPA: 3.74/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Graduated May, 2010 with Honors
-Major: Interpersonal Communication
-Minor: Organizational Communication
-GPA: 3.79/4.0, Cum Laude
Awards, Recognitions, and Honors:
-Winner, Cultural Symposium: “Innovation in Teaching, Assessment, and Scholarship: International Students in the American Classroom” (Training Program for Professors)
-Member, Public Relations Society of America, Hoosier Chapter
-Finalist for Honors in Writing, Ball State University, 2010
-Donald P. Knott Communication Studies Scholarship, 2010
-Alpha Chi Omega Member with the Most Potential, 2009
-Best New Communication Studies Student, 2008
-Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honorary, 2007-2010
-National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2007-2010
-Rho Lambda Sorority Honorary, Secretary, 2007-2010
-Dean’s List, 2006-2010
Professional Communications Experience:
Corporate Communications Project Coordinator, Cummins
Indianapolis, IN May 2015-present
-Coordinate logistics of corporate meetings and events for executive leaders including quarterly all-employee meetings and quarterly Officers calls.
-Plan and execute communications projects including the efforts around improving internal communications among the North American Distributers
-Initiate surveys and synthesize results for events such as the 2016 Women’s Conference, 2016 Manufacturing Day, and the Q2 Finance Online Town Hall.
-Create and organize presentation materials for quarterly all-employee meetings, staff meetings, employee onboarding, and the Global Leaders Development Program.
-Draft and edit email and web content for leaders
-Ensure timely delivery of departmental communications by adhering to structured communications plans
Adjunct Instructor of Communication
Indianapolis, IN January 2015-present
-Design creative and detailed training modules for broad range of students
-Facilitate classroom learning through the use of teaching, training, and activities
-Mentor, coach, and challenge students both in and out of class
Communications Specialist, Salesforce Marketing Cloud (ExactTarget)
Indianapolis, IN January 2014-May 2015
-Conducted communication training for new employees
-Created and implemented Individual Communication Plans for all employees
-Ensured adherence to departmental communication strategy through coaching and consulting
-Drafted bi-weekly communication newsletter for departmental-wide distribution
Social Media & Clergy Assistant, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
Indianapolis, IN June 2012-December 2013
-Created promotional and marketing material for temple events and programs
-Drafted and edited mailings, clergy writings, social media content
-Researched and integrated current public relations and social media trends
-Organized and facilitated special temple events including a trip to Israel for members
-Conducted member outreach and direct temple visitors
-Coordinated appointments, and other administrative duties, for clergy members
Instructor of Public Speaking and Intercultural Communication, Ball State University
Muncie, IN August 2010-May 2012
-Planned and facilitated lessons for over 560 undergraduate students in public speaking and intercultural communication
-Arranged the appearance of multiple international guest speakers for my students
-Engaged in workshops on furthering classroom communication through social media
Communications Intern, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Washington, D.C. May 2011-August 2011
-Organized press and media coverage at over 10 museum events
-Drafted colorful yet powerful event descriptions for museum social media
-Wrote 20 press releases, 5 media advisories, and a NASA media analysis
-Created and distributed engaging flyers and advertisement for events
-Coordinated with national media outlets at museum events, such as National Geographic, National Public Radio, and The Washington Post
Communication Consultant and Trainer, Ball State University
Muncie, IN August 2011-May 2012
-Conducted focus groups to assess the needs of the organization
-Analyzed and organized data gathered from interviews and focus groups
-Researched communication methods and solutions to organizational issues
-Presented communication solutions to clients
-Coached clients on how to improve organizational-wide communication
Student Assistant, Rinker Center for International Programs
Muncie, IN September 2007-April 2010
-Ensured departmental calendars are organized with appointments and scheduling
-Directed lines of communication throughout department
-Coordinated travel arrangements for departmental Dean
-Sorted and organized incoming and outgoing promotional documents
-Initiated and created a training program for new administrative assistants
Project Manager, Ball State University Immersion Project
Muncie, IN August 2009-December 2009
-Performed as a liaison between Muncie business owners and fellow team members
-Managed, coordinated, and efficiently facilitated 15 video production sessions
-Consulted team on effective communication tactics with business owners
-Established and maintained positive relationship between business owners through consultation
-Created website to display productions: www.yourdowntownmuncie.com
Information Technology Summer Replacement, Eli Lilly and Company
Greenfield, IN May 2008-August 2008
-Assisted with transferring and re-naming data files
-Formated Sharepoint files by adding new personnel to the Lilly Database
-Moved files from a Mac Spectrometer to a Mac PC
-Presented Mac Spectrometer integration findings to Elanco researchers
Leadership:
Cummins Indianapolis CIT recognition chair: August 2016-present
Immigrant Welcome Center event communications lead: September 2015-present
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority: September 2007-May 2010
Technology Chair: January 2009-December 2009
Vice President of Risk Management: April 2008-April 2009
Excellence in Leadership: August 2006-May 2008
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