Kendyl Grender

Available to hire

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Events Director at University of Kansas School of Business
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Collaborated cross-functionally with the marketing department on communications, promotional materials, and audience outreach. Led event strategy and execution; managing high-visibility programs and departmental events.
Travel Blogger & Content Creator at Kendyl Travels
January 1, 2022 - Present
Grew Instagram following to 24,200+ through consistent content strategy. Drove blog traffic to a peak of 40,000 monthly visitors through SEO-optimized long-form content covering destinations, travel hacks, and trip planning resources. Built and managed a 3,000-subscriber email list with a 55% open rate via weekly newsletters and lead magnets. Managed multi-revenue streams including content production, Pinterest strategy, affiliate marketing, and digital product sales.
Travel Blogger & Content Creator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Grew Instagram to 24,200+ followers through audience-first content strategy; drove blog traffic to 40,000 monthly visitors with SEO-optimized long-form content covering destinations, travel hacks, and trip planning resources; built a 3,000-subscriber email list with a 55% open rate via weekly newsletters and lead magnets; managed all aspects of a multi-revenue-stream business including content production, Pinterest strategy, affiliate marketing, and digital products; experienced social media strategist and events professional with 9+ years across content creation, audience growth, and event management; collaborated cross-functionally with marketing on communications, promotional materials, and audience outreach; led events strategy and execution for high-visibility programs and departmental events.

Education

Master of Arts in Museum Studies at Morehead State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Graduate Certificate in Social Media Strategy at University of Kansas
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Graduate Certificate in Social Media Strategy at University of Kansas
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in History at University of Kansas
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate at University of Kansas
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
MA in Museum Studies at Morehead State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
BA in History at University of Kansas
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Graduate Certificate in Social Media Strategy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
MA in Museum Studies
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
BA in History
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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Experience Level