A recent graduate of Purdue University with a degree in PR & Strategic Communications, concentration in lifestyle marketing. Innovative and outgoing, driven to connect fans, athletes, and brands through creative strategies!

Makenna Blaising

A recent graduate of Purdue University with a degree in PR & Strategic Communications, concentration in lifestyle marketing. Innovative and outgoing, driven to connect fans, athletes, and brands through creative strategies!

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A recent graduate of Purdue University with a degree in PR &
Strategic Communications, concentration in lifestyle
marketing. Innovative and outgoing, driven to connect fans,
athletes, and brands through creative strategies!

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Recruiting Operations Intern at Purdue Football
April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Supported recruitment operations and logistics for Purdue Football camps; hosted football recruits and their families during official and unofficial visits; assisted with operations and logistics; planned, prepared, and budgeted the pre-season lunch for full-time football staff and families; provided event coordination and administrative tasks for recruiting staff; attended a recruiting symposium in Nashville, TN to gain exposure to collegiate and professional recruiting operations; collaborated with staff to develop interpersonal and engagement-focused content for recruits.
Founder & Creative Director at Custom Game Day Apparel Business
March 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and directed a custom game day apparel business; styled with the brand 'Styled With Kenna'. Designed and produced original apparel for clients and organizations; managed brand identity, social media marketing, and customer engagement; collaborated with a retail boutique to design and sell customized merchandise which sold out in a day; featured on Life on the Wabash for creative and entrepreneurial work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR & Strategic Communications, concentration in Sports Marketing at Purdue University
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services