Kendra Franklin

Kendra Franklin

Marketing and Communications Assistant at First Book | Digital Media Professional | Writer

1 yrs experience · Washington, DC · <10 hrs/week

About

Hi! I'm Kendra Franklin, a media professional, digital storyteller, and writer with over three years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, digital content creation, and journalism. I’ve worked across industries from PR and brand strategy to nonprofits, crafting impactful, audience-driven messaging. Whether I’m writing a feature story, managing an influencer campaign, or creating digital content for a nonprofit, I bring a creative voice and strategic lens to every project.

Skills

APA formattingAcademic PapersAcademic TutoringAdobe PDFAdobe Photoshop ExpressArticle WritingBlog WritingBrand AmbassadorCommunicationEditingEssay EditingFilm ProductionMedia CommunicationsMedia RelationsMicrosoft WordProofreadingPublic RelationsScreenwritingScript EditingStorytellingSubstackVerbal and Written CommunicationWritingWritten CommunicationYouTube

Experience

  • Marketing and Communications Assistant · First Book02-01-2025

    Assisted in marketing and communication efforts, contributing to the promotion and outreach initiatives of the organization.

  • Sales And Marketing Manager · Rolling Thunder Skating Center04-01-2024 – 07-01-2024

    Managed sales and marketing strategies, contributing to business growth and customer engagement.

  • Sales And Marketing Specialist · Rolling Thunder Skating Center01-01-2024 – 07-01-2024

    - Performed market research and developed target account lists, increasing new leads by 20%. - Initiated 300+ weekly outbound sales calls to potential clients, exceeding set targets. - Provided exceptional customer service and maintained client relationships.

  • Brand Storyteller · Woden05-01-2023 – 09-01-2023

    - Conducted in-depth research and interviews to set a robust foundation for client deliverables and strategic recommendations. - Executed client deliverable writing, resulting in all 5-star engagements. - Crafted email and social media copy as part of our marketing strategy. - Authored sales playbooks, enriching client resource libraries, and providing actionable strategies to drive sales performance.

  • Graduate Student Worker · Klein College of Media and Communication01-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

    Supported academic and administrative functions, contributing to the college's operations and student engagement.

Education

  • Temple UniversityBachelor of Arts, Media Studies and Production
  • Temple UniversityMaster of Arts, Journalism

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