Kristen Shipley
Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
From York, Pennsylvania
From York, Pennsylvania
Advocate. Change Agent. Social Engineer. With a passion for connecting people, promoting opportunities, and creating new ways to solve problems, I am eager to pursue a career where I can learn new things and grow personally & professionally.
Currently, I am a Journalism & Mass Communications (Public Relations) student at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. I strengthen my communication skills and serve my campus through my involvement in different campus organizations and nonprofits like the National Association of Black Journalists, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro. I have also consulted with companies like Goldman Sachs and SEO Career on college recruitment strategies.
I have a diverse work history in retail, journalism, university admissions, government and tech. I welcome new challenges and use my past experiences to be innovative, efficient and an effective communicator.
My specialties include writing, editing, reporting, public speaking, digital media, personal and organizational branding, and recruitment strategy.
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Kristen Shipley Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
Kristen Shipley of York, Pennsylvania, recently was awarded a Study Abroad Grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi--the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor socie...
April, 25 2017 - Verified by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Director of Strategic Communications at HBCU Travelers
-Manage social media accounts to increase engagement and awareness of study abroad opportunities
-Interview students and write stories about their experiences abroad to inform global community and encourage more students to study abroad
-Strategize ways to provide more opportunities, information and resources for students interested in studying abroad
February 2017 - Present
Campus Editor at NC A&T SU at LinkedIn
-Write and create content on LinkedIn’s publishing platform.
-Pitch post ideas and edit the content of my peers.
-Identify great writers on campus and curate the best content the student body has to offer.
-Discover promising writers and unheard student voices, and activate them to publish on LinkedIn.
October 2016 - Present
Program Fellow at Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
·Recognized as a Top Recruiting Fellow (3rd Place) for hosting programs, promoting the program and recruiting six fellows to the MLT Career Prep Program
·Selected as one of 350 for an 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent
·Complete business case studies and intensive assignments to hone analytical, quantitative and communication skills
·Participate in four conferences hosted by industry leaders, such as Deloitte, Google, Goldman Sachs, Procter & Gamble and Target
May 2016 - Present
Ron Brown Captain, GPS Mentor at Ron Brown Scholar Program
The Ron Brown Scholar Fund is a 501(c)3 public charity, managed by an independent Board of Trustees. The Program which was named for the late Secretary of Commerce and inspired by his dedication to public service, focuses on encouraging civic engagement among Scholars while promoting academic excellence, community and lifelong interactions. Recipients are young African Americans of outstanding promise who are offered academic scholarships, service opportunities and leadership experiences.
September 2014 - Present
