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Abigail Kom
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EDUCATION
BUTLER UNIVERSITY May 2024
Indianapolis, IN
• Bachelors of Arts in Human Communications and Organizational Leadership
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Minor in Strategic Communication
• Cumulative GPA of 3.87
RESEARCH ASSISTANT August 2023 – May 2024
Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Worked alongside Dr. Alexander Carter to look at previous work, brainstorm, and plan current research
• Assisted in the creation and execution of coding for a content analysis, including the creation of the code
sheet and determining intercoder reliability
• Analyzed and assisted in writing a results and discussion section
• Worked to compile work and submit it to undergraduate conferences in the spring of 2024
TEACHING CONSULTANT January 2024 – May 2024
Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Taught public speaking classes under the supervision and mentoring of distinguished faculty
• Mock graded speeches and papers under the advisory of faculty
• Worked one-on-one with students to improve their interpersonal and public speaking skills
NATIONAL DEBATE CHAMPION AND TEAM PRESIDENT Nov 2021 - Present
Speech and Debate | Butler University
• Used research, critical thinking skills, and adapted to win IPDA JV top speaker at Pi Kappa Delta
• Won over 100 different speaking awards at 25 different tournaments throughout four years of competition
• Held practices and coached 15 debaters to winning state
• Planned and hosted Butler’s own high school and collegiate tournaments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEDX TALK SPEAKER October 2023
TEDx Danville | Danville, KY
• Compiled research and wrote a story of how society should change their way of thinking
• Made a PowerPoint Presentation and make a connected with a large audience
• Learned from and networked with thought leaders inside and outside of my field
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR January 2024-Present
Visit Indy | Indianapolis, IN
• Created a plan and expectations for building a website entitled “How to Put on Neighborhood Events”
• Worked with and interviewed various organizations including Indy Parks and Indy Public Health
• Communicated with advisor on deliverables and deadlines
RESIDENT ASSISTANT Aug 2021-Present
Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Organized events for students of different backgrounds to promote diversity and inclusion
• Facilitated roommate disputes and worked towards practical solutions
• Talked through mental health issues with residents to refer them to professional help
• Built connections between adult professional staff and students
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2023 INDIANA PRESS FOUNDATION FELLOW May 2023–Aug 2023

Indy Maven | Indianapolis, IN
• Doubled traffic on social media utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Power Director
• Published articles using WordPress
• Increased website traffic through IfundWomen campaigns
• Wrote press releases and blog posts
ADVERTISING INTERN Aug 2022–Dec 2022
Coverdale Consulting | Fishers, IN
• Utilized Canva to created content for the social media platforms of 17 separate accounts ABIGAIL KOM CV - 2

• Communicated with different organizations and accounts to create cohesive brands and online presence
• Wrote press releases and increased website traffic for various campaigns
EVENTS/SALES INTERN May 2022-Aug 2022
Mid America Festivals, Shakopee, MN
• Assisted in event planning and event managing by working with the client, catering, and vendors
• Managed communication between clients and the company though email, phone calls, and website
• Created content for social media platforms
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
MEMBER August 2022 - Present
Turn Away No Longer | Anderson, IN
• Washed and sorted donated clothing for foster parents to pick out and use for free
• Facilitated a community clothing giveaway event to bring more awareness to foster kids
• Helped plan and attended a gala for fundraising to build a house for foster kids in between homes
VOLUNTEER JUDGE January 2020-May 2023
Ben Davis High School | Indianapolis, IN
• Judged different debate rounds to give students feedback on their communication
• Aided in preparing student for next rounds by explaining feedback they had received
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
MUSIC MAJOR January 2020-Present
Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Played the oboe for master classes with distinguished professionals in order to implement feedback
• Worked in teams like small ensembles or wind bands to have a unified sound
• Functioned in high-stress settings like a pit orchestra for Swan Lake to produce effective results
SPEAKERS LAB TUTOR December 2023-Present
Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Worked one-on-one with students to establish goals for sessions
• Provided feedback on speech outlines, delivery, and visuals
• Filled the role of a liaison between students and faculty to better the overall higher education experience
SERVER May 2023-Present
Upland Brewing | Fountain Square, IN
• Listened and responded to guests in order to fulfill wants and needs
• Ran other servers’ food so that our team could run smoothly, and guests would get the best experience
• Keep an organized schedule and open communication so that I would arrive to shifts on time
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DESK ASSISTANT May 2023-Present

Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Engaged with students and answered questions about the facilities and rules of the building
• Kept up with administrative tasks by keeping lists and staying efficient with the time I had
• Worked with other students to create a schedule that worked for everyone
DEI WORKSHOP FACILITATOR November 2023
Butler University | Indianapolis, IN
• Worked alongside peers and colleges to plan a workshop designed for first-years
• Facilitated discussions and encouraged thought surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
• Went through feedback forms to understand and implement changed for future years
CERTIFICATIONS
Green Dot Certified, Butler University February 2022
HIPPA Certified, Butler University February 2022
AWARDS
All American Award, Pi Kappa Delta March 2024
Lee Horn Award, Indiana Forensics Association March 2024
100+ Speech and Debate Awards, Butler University August 2020- May 2024
Mary Perna Scholar, Butler University April 2021- May 2024
Dean’s List, Butler University Fall 2020, Spring 2023, Fall 2024
Alpha Gamma Delta Eta Alumnae Scholarship Recipient, Putnam County Foundation May 2023
Outstanding Organizational Communications Sophomore, Butler University April 2021