Kennedy Frink
Communications & Public Relations
Phone:
336-587-0147
Email:
Professional Experience
City of Raleigh
Planning and Development Department
May 2026 - Present
UNC Charlotte University Honors College
Jan. - May 2026
UNC Charlotte University Center for Academic Excellence
Jan. - May 2026
LEAD Girls of NC
May - Aug. 2025
UNC Charlotte Housing & Residence Life
Aug. 2024 - May 2025
Communication & Engagement Intern
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Produce high-impact multimedia content and short-form videos to boost social media engagement and brand visibility.
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Orchestrate public meetings and events, managing logistics and live community outreach to strengthen stakeholder relations.
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Develop data-driven communication strategies through targeted research and collaborative brainstorming for major marketing initiatives.
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Author professional press releases and outreach collateral to deliver consistent, persuasive messaging across multiple projects.
Capstone Mentor
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Selected as a near-peer mentor for senior capstone students based on academic performance and leadership.
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Mentor 8–10 students weekly, supporting topic development, committee navigation, and literature review planning.
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Provide feedback via class visits, office hours, and online forums, increasing Honors student confidence and readiness.of facilitation and prep.
Peer Assisted Learning Leader (COMM 2100)
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Facilitate 3–4 weekly PAL sessions to reinforce course concepts and aid student understanding.
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Develop session plans aligned with lecture content to provide peer support.
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Collaborate with instructors and staff to adapt sessions based on student needs.
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Maintain strong academic performance while managing 7–10 hours/week of facilitation and prep.
Summer Fellow Intern
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Plan and schedule social media content for remainder of 2025. calendar year to support engagement.
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Write monthly newsletters to support outreach.
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Support earned media efforts and handle administrative tasks & office operations.
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Earned Emerging Leadership Certificate & gained nonprofit management experience.
Resident Advisor
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Organize events to build community & boost resident engagement.
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Mediate conflicts & support residents to ensure a safe living environment.
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Enforce policies & respond to incidents to maintain security.
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Lead hall’s social media accounts, keeping residents informed.
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Monitor and maintain front desk to assist residents with needs.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2026 - 2028
Master of Public Administration
Concentration in Public Management
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2023 - 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Concentration in Public Relations
Minors in Journalism & Public Administration
Truist Scholar & University Honors Program
Organizations
Lambda Pi Eta, 2025
Recognized for academic excellence and commitment to communication through professional development and faculty collaboration.​​
Volunteer
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Child Watch Volunteer
Families Forward Charlotte
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Assist with childcare and family engagement programs designed to support upward mobility for children in the Charlotte community.
Certifications & Recognitions
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Truist Emerging Leader Certification
Truist Leadership Institute, July 2025
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Fellowship program focused on developing leadership, communication, & professional skills.
Four Ten Fellow Foundation
The Four Ten Foundation, May - August 2025
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Eight-week leadership and professional development program.
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Student Marshal
UNC Charlotte Commencement Ceremony, May 2025
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Recognized as one of the top 25 students from the UNC Charlotte College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences.
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Demonstrate academic excellence, often measured by a high GPA and good disciplinary record.