Kayla McCarthy
Escondido
Summary
Motivated second-year Communications major with a Marketing minor at California State University, San Marcos seeking a marketing internship. Experienced in editorial leadership, customer service, and student advocacy. Passionate about content creation, brand strategy, and community engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Girls on the Run
04.2025 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Sunshine Chairwoman
Gamma Phi Beta
10.2024 - Current
- Participated in philanthropy events and internal chapter communications
- Strengthened public speaking, organization, and teamwork skills
Front-Counter Team Member
EscoGelato
12.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers with smile and provided helpful suggestions.
- Assisted customers with information regarding menu offerings and nutrition information.
Representative
ASI CHABSS
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Advocate for student interests within the CHABSS college
- Plan and execute outreach events and represent students on policy committees
Opinions Editor
Cougar Chronicle
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Wrote and edited weekly articles for the university's digital newspaper
- Collaborated with writers to refine pitches and elevate editorial quality
- Led content planning and delegated assignments to contributors
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
Student Advocate
Lobby Corps
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Prepared for CHESS conference to lobby California state legislators
- Developed communication strategies for policy change and funding advocacy
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Barista
Target (Starbucks)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
08.2023 - 11.2023
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Chronicle
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed yearbook and newspaper production for a 30+ member team
- Created and enforced a style guide, leading to an award-winning yearbook
- Honed editorial, layout, and leadership skills in a deadline-driven setting
Team Member
Plant
05.2021 - 10.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Marketing
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Classical Academy High School
Escondido, CA06.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Edmond Memorial High School
Edmond, OK05.2022
Skills
- Content Writing & Editing
- Leadership & Team Management
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Bilingual in English and French
- Community volunteering
- Editing and proofreading
- Positive attitude
- Team development
- Customer service
Awards
- Dean's List - Fall 2023 (4.0 GPA)
- Journalism Excellence Award - Leadership in award-winning yearbook production
- Principal's Honor Roll - Recognized for academic excellence
- French Excellence Award - Top of French class, 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Girls on the Run
04.2025 - Current
Sunshine Chairwoman
Gamma Phi Beta
10.2024 - Current
Representative
ASI CHABSS
09.2024 - 01.2025
Student Advocate
Lobby Corps
01.2024 - 03.2024
Front-Counter Team Member
EscoGelato
12.2023 - Current
Barista
Target (Starbucks)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Opinions Editor
Cougar Chronicle
08.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
08.2023 - 11.2023
Team Member
Plant
05.2021 - 10.2021
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Chronicle
06.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Classical Academy High School
High School Diploma - undefined
Edmond Memorial High School
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Marketing
California State University San Marcos
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