KATHERINE PIPPIN

562 - 365 - 4940 | knpippin1@gmail.com | www.katiepippin.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Arizona State University | Barrett, The Honors College
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications' emphasis in Public Relations
B.A. Political Science' emphasis in Pre-Law

GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE

Phoenix Police Department Public Affairs Bureau - Phoenix, AZ | August 2019 - January 2020
Managed projects in  PAB with a group of Public Information Officers (PIOs) under direct supervision of the director of comms
and media. Three separate incidents with multiple officers made national news during summer 2019, I was hired to help ease
tensions and create a new social media plan for the bureau.
Projects included social media campaigns focused on rebuilding community relations such as releasing body cam footage of
Officer Involved Shootings (OIS videos) so that the public could be informed about stories directly from the police.I also
created daily spreadsheets and 'impact reports' through Meltwater and Google Analytics.
Met with the Police Chief biweekly to discuss new ways the department could rebuild its relationship with the community.
She conversed directly with residents at town hall meetings, answered to one-on-one interviews and made more media
appearances.
Brian Forde's Campaign for Congress - 45th District, CA | February - June 2018
Brian Forde is the former senior tech advisor for the Obama Administration from 2008 - 2016, with policies centered around
tech advances, clime change and initiatives and policies focused on healthcare.
**References are available upon request from the deputy campaign directors of Forde's campaign
Recruited volunteers, called more than 2,000 people during the "Get Out the Vote Campaign", which secured key
endorsements from organizations like the Orange County Young Democrats and several congressional representatives.
Implements a grassroots canvassing campaign that called for Forde's team to knock door-to-door to speak with
concerned voters. Brian Forde received more than 10,000 votes in the election.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Arizona State University Public Relations | May-August 2019
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center - Tempe, AZ
SIRC was awarded the U54 grant for their accredited research, they were required to disseminate research-based knowledge
about minority health disparities to all outlets of the public.
created an extensive social media plan to launch SIRC's new LinkedIn page and revamp their Facebook and Twitter presence.
Increased post reach by 418% and Twitter post engagement by 405% over two months with new content created for all
socials.
Public Relations Society of America - Phoenix Chapter, AZ
The Phoenix chapter of PRSA offers opportunities to advance the careers of hundreds of public relations and communications
professionals throughout the nation's fifth largest city.
Increased engagement by 213% on the company's social media through new user-friendly content that fit 'the voice' of PRSA.
Took headshots for the executive board members to add to their business website. Created photo library for company to use.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Arizona State University Chi Omega Make A Wish Foundation Fullerton Special Olympics Aide
Greenpeace Los Angeles Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA

AP Style Writing, Microsoft Office Programs, Google Analytics, Meltwater, Canva, Prezi, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop CC, Lightroom LLC

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