Publisher at The Comic Press
Eugene, Oregon Area
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- Business Manager at Khepri Design
- Publisher at The Comic Press
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- Production Assistant in the School of Music and Dance at University of Oregon
- Reporter at University of Oregon Associated Student Union
- Campaign Coordinator and Director of Social Media, Branding, and Design at True Blue Campaign
- Administrative Assistant and Technology Consultant in the Center for Sustainable Business Practices at University of Oregon
- Team lead, Academic Advising Reception at University of Oregon
- Marketing & Sales Director at Magicbuylist
- Sales Associate & Event Manager at Evolution Gaming
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- University of Oregon
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Kai Davis’s Summary
Graduate of the University of Oregon Economics program with a concentration in Banking and Finance. Pursued an independent focus in strategic social media.
Started an alternative student newspaper, The Comic Press, that currently employs 16 students and community members as writers, editors, and managers.
* 6 years developing creative marketing and communications strategies (print, electronic, traditional media, and 2 years in new/social media).
* 7 years ebay store management.
* 3 years resource development (fundraising and volunteer recruitment)
* 2 years retail management
Kai Davis’s Specialties:
Skills:
• Strategic planning
• Branding
• Management
• Group training
• Business plan writing
• Press release distribution to the media
• Personal brand strategy and management
• Blogging
• Strategic social media.
Technology:
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Linkedin
• Wordpress
• YouTube
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Ebay store management
• Specialist in both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Kai Davis’s Experience
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Business Manager
Khepri Design
(Design industry)
October 2008 — Present (10 months)
Networked with community members to generate interest in Khepri Design's web design solutions. Hired and supervised a team of 4 designers. Managed the internal finances for long term growth. Raised $20,000 from friends / family / personal investment.
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Publisher
The Comic Press
(Newspapers industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Coordinated the day-to-day operations of the alternative student newspaper The Comic Press. Managed and hired a team of 16 writers, editors, and contributors who produced the newspaper on a bimonthly basis. Networked with advertisers, University of Oregon administrators, and community members to secure funding for production.
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Production Assistant in the School of Music and Dance
University of Oregon
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — June 2009 (10 months)
Distributed press releases, advertising information, and posters to community members and the media. Served on a committee investigating the use of strategic social media within the School of Music and Dance.
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Reporter
University of Oregon Associated Student Union
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)
Provided live coverage of the University of Oregon student senate meetings through Twitter and a Wordpress blog. Integrated the Student Government Senate with social media. Networked with the University of Oregon television station, DuckU, to provide video coverage and commentary of Student Government Senate meetings.
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Campaign Coordinator and Director of Social Media, Branding, and Design
True Blue Campaign
(Political Organization industry)
March 2009 — April 2009 (2 months)
Conceived of the overall brand of the True Blue campaign. Recruited and managed the five person design team tasked with creating True Blue branded materials (T-shirts, flyers, and posters). Managed the True Blue social media initiative on Facebook, Twitter, and the True Blue blog. Oversaw the creation of True Blue branded electronic materials. Empowered a passionate community with information about issues affecting students at the University of Oregon in order to assert the student voice.
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Administrative Assistant and Technology Consultant in the Center for Sustainable Business Practices
University of Oregon
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — March 2009 (7 months)
Managed the online sustainability initiative to identify key resources to direct students to online. Contributed to the redesign of the sustainability program's website. Integrated content to the sustainability program's website. Networked with faculty and staff to provide up to date information about the University of Oregon's sustainability programs. Cataloged and tagged the sustainability center's library for integration in the University of Oregon's Knight Library system.
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Team lead, Academic Advising Reception
University of Oregon
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
December 2007 — June 2008 (7 months)
Supervised a team of five undergraduate students. Managed an initiative to use social media as a communication channel with students. Wrote and distribute agendas for weekly staff meetings. Solicited team feedback to generate long term improvement in operations. Wrote the training manual for the reception staff. Set up technology at quarterly advising workshops.
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Marketing & Sales Director
Magicbuylist
(Internet industry)
January 2004 — April 2008 (4 years 4 months)
Founded and managed an internet store specializing in the acquisition, appraisal and sale of collectibles. Consulted for hobby, gaming, and collectible shops in Eugene, Oregon. Developed strategies to increase web presence and customer retention. Implemented the use of customer satisfaction tools (surveys, focus groups, web forums, discussion groups, email lists) to asses customer needs and adapt.
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Sales Associate & Event Manager
Evolution Gaming
(Retail industry)
August 2002 — February 2005 (2 years 7 months)
Managed in-store events and sales to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Networked with local and international distributors to buy product at the lowest cost. Managed a point of sale station.
Lead a 6 person team to coordinate monthly 50+ person on- and off-site events. Networked with community members to use off-site locations to host promotional events and conferences. Generated $500,000 in revenue lifetime for Evolution Gaming.
Kai Davis’s Education
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University of Oregon
BS in Economics , Economics, Business Administration, Design, English , 2004 — 2009
Relevant courses in business, marketing, management, statistics, and writing.
- Activities and Societies:
- The Comic Press, the Oregon Commentator, Associated Students of the University of Oregon, Student Government Reporter
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Kai Davis’s Websites:
Kai Davis’s Interests:
Strategic social media, new technology, investing, jazz piano
Kai Davis’s Groups:
Oregon Commentator, The Comic Press
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University of Oregon -
#PRintern | #EntryPR
Kai Davis’s Honors:
Venture Quest, University of Oregon:
• Best Executive Summary
• 2nd Place Business Plan for FaceScape
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