EDUCATION
I BELIEVE IN AUBURN & LOVE IT
I graduated from Auburn University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in public relations and a minor in Spanish. My curriculum included classes focusing on public relations, marketing, journalism and communications.
Beyond coursework, my involvement with the University Program Council and Alpha Gamma Delta provided me with roles to apply my schooling as well as relationships that will last a lifetime.
Curious just how much I love Auburn? Read my blog on Why Auburn will forever feel like home.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Director of Public Relations
University Program Council
Public Relations Committee
University Program Council
Social Coordinator
Alpha Gamma Delta
VP of Campus Relations
Alpha Gamma Delta
As the director of public relations, I managed a team of 14 student-workers to ensure successful promotion of 60 annual events. My team and I maintained an online presence for UPC events through five different mediums including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and blog. While director, I also created the UPC blog and helped in writing and editing blog posts to share the success of events with Auburn students. I was also responsible for all hospitality and communication with approximately 20 visiting artists annually.
While on the public relations committee, I worked on a team of 14 student-workers whose responsibility was to promote all events planned by the University Program Council. As a committee member, I attended and photographed thirty events hosted by UPC. I also created promotional videos for events later publicized on the UPC Facebook page. My team and I also acted as hosts for eight visiting artists, managing all hospitality.
As social coordinator I designed and facilitated ten social functions a year hosting between 300-500 people per event. For these events I partnered with external vendors including venues, caterers and performers while staying within budget. This position also placed me as a member of the executive council, meeting with the full executive team and advisors monthly to discuss and make chapter decisions.
As the vice president of campus relations, I acted as a liaison between the chapter and the Panhellenic Council as well as 17 Panhellenic sororities. I recorded and tracked all 250 members’ attendance at other chapters' philanthropic events and participated in the decision making process including rules and regulation of the Panhellenic community. This VP position was also on the voting council, therefore I met with the full executive council and advisors monthly to discuss and make chapter decisions.
COURSEWORK
Public Relations and Marketing
PLAYDATE VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Who can volunteer?
Playdates are set up for school, preschool, teams, charity, social and other organized groups of 10 or more. Participants must be 4 years old and older and can not have more than 50% of the group members related.
Can I just show up to volunteer with my group
Sorry we do not take walk ins! To request a date please follow these simple steps:
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Pick any of the following days and times for your Playdate: Tues, Thursdays & Fridays (tours are 1.5 hours for small groups and up to 2.5 for large over 20 ) 9am-11am, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 pm. 2. Once approved you will recieve a email confirmation of date, time, and special instructions 3. Bring this form in the link with you after you have all parents and guardians or adults complete the release form. NO MINORS CAN PARTICIPATE WITHOUT ONE https://9c7a4b9b-64cd-4927-9313-1d8b86e2c5ae.filesusr.com/ugd/7fc905_cf85b078edbe49889abbaf7146f5e0d8.pdf
What can I expect?
You can expect to have fun and become more educated about pet safety, care, and how dogs serve as heroes through interactive games and playing puppies!
Why do you host playdates?
There are several reasons and everyone rates top on our list
Are playdates free?
Yes there is no cost for a playdate with VSSN's puppies and partner
Why are playdates held at a adoption center or puppy store?
Great question, the store or center that host our puppy playdates allow VSSN dogs to temporarily be held at their facility at no charge until they are adopted or the often donate pups to our qualified veteran or military families in which they aquire from other shelters or rescue.
How do you get your dogs?
We rescue from local shelters and rescues based on the request of our military or veteran families. We do not rescue without a request from one of our service-connected families.
When can I schedule a playdate?
We love your thinking.....Tues, Thurs or Fridays betweem 9am-11:30 works best but we ar flexible or Tues and Wed 5:00-6:30 pm
How long are the events?
We do not old you at all. Most tours are 1.5 hours for small groups and up to 2.5 for large over 20
Who can I contact to get me going?
Sue Kennedy skennedy@vetsupportnet.org
Dog Adoptions
Do you sale your dogs?
We do not sell our dogs! New pet owners can expect to pay a transportation fee directly to the carrier and/or veterinary fees that include spay or neutering.
Why are playdates held at a adoption center or puppy store?
Great question, the store or center that host our puppy playdates allow VSSN dogs to temporarily be held at their facility at no charge until they are adopted or the center/store often donate pups to our qualified veteran or military families in which they aquire from other shelters or rescue.
How do you get your dogs?
We rescue from local shelters and rescues based on the request of our military or veteran families. We do not rescue without a request from one of our service-connected families. VSSN also will accept dogs relinquished by owners, groups, rescues, etc, in order to coordinate a placement for military or veteran families who expresses specific needs and specialized request.
Who qualifies for a FREE dog?
How do I request a rescue, companion OR a support dog?
Here is a simple way...Just follow this form https://goo.gl/forms/YVzFnlmXR02kEqyx2
How can we partner with VSSN Barking Angels?
Super simple! Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/wE0ZhGKODZQqfVZ13
How can I sponsor or donate?
Thank you for your support please email me skennedy@vetsupportnet.org
Why do you rescue or rehome dogs and puppies
Are there fees for veterans or military members?
Most states have waived fees for military members and veterans when adopting from a public shelter. VSSN highly advises that service-connected families look at this option. We are here to help with supplemental costs such as training, transportation, food, and supplies.
How many dogs do you place a year?
Communication and Journalism
Journalism Fundamentals
Journalism Fundamentals requires public relations students to learn the basics of AP Style, correct word usage and commonly misspelled words.
Newswriting
Newswriting gives students an understanding of the elements of a news story including developing skills in organizing facts, newswriting techniques, news values and writing accurate, clear stories that meet standards of grammar, style, law and ethics.
Magazine and Feature Writing
Magazine and Feature Writing teaches students to apply their newswriting knowledge to compelling storytelling. Several of my features are published in my magazine and viewable in my feature writing page.
Concepts of Communication and Journalism
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communications examines the communication process as influence by the culture of the participants.