Nicole Mitchell
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University of Illinois’10: Bachelor of Science in Advertising/ English Minor Urbana, IL
Magnani Continuum Marketing ::Assistant Account Executive:: (Chicago, IL)
Coordinate client communications/ projects, including client revisions/ proofreading for Marriott International & CNA Financial
Provide daily assistance to account team for client service, including estimates, production and the execution of ads
Own daily and weekly status reports for CNA & Marriott International
Coordinate print advertising/ media trafficking internally; work with production to ensure timely completion of projects
Leo Burnett USA, Inc. ::Account Management Intern:: (Chicago, IL) Summer 2010
Develop and lead summer competitive monitoring on Q1 and Q2 on Choice Hotel national account
Assist on Fall promotion creative deliverables for in-market use on Choice Hotels
AAF/ADWEEK W. Pendleton Tudor Program Recipient Summer 2009
The Nielsen Company: ADWEEK Magazine (New York, NY)
Competed nationally with students from over 80+ American Advertising Federation (AAF) chapters for 10wk internship in NYC
Assisted in marketing and sales by designing sale sheets and updating and maintaining daily “webisodes” on website
Learned about business to business consumer insights, digital marketing and integrative marketing for the music industry & teens
Assisted in “Media Plan of the Year Awards by organizing guest materials, contacting media networks and nominated agencies
American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Minority Students Program Fall 2009
1 of 50 students nationally selected for premier industry award program to recognize and recruit outstanding minority college seniors
Only student selected by PepsiCo & AAF to receive $2500 scholarship grant based on merit & leadership at Most Promising luncheon
University of IL-American Advertising Federation Executive Board, Vice President of Member Relations 2009-2010
Act as liaison between Executive Board and 330+ AAF student body for the feedback and insight in the development of programs
Host and facilitate (academic and social) member events aimed at promoting and maintaining the Illinois AAF Chapter “brand”
Guide members to chapter committees based on interest and experience and assist in seeking out industry-based opportunities
Carol H. Williams Advertising ::Special Events Intern:: (Chicago, IL) Summer 2008
Developed integrative campaign for DiGiorno Pizza; dealt exclusively with event planning for universities
Prepared and presented key insights for target audience polls & surveys
Collected & categorized 1000+ marketing materials for P&G’s “My Black Is Beautiful” tour and campaign
College of Engineering ::Marketing/Program Coordinator Intern:: (Urbana, IL) 2008-2009
Generate news releases and articles on notable students within college for publishing on College website
Conduct newsworthy interviews and maintain daily operations as it pertains to monthly engineering events
Research promising engineering students for insights in creating more relevant programs and activities
Plan logistics for various events, contact caterers and assess venues for upcoming conferences
University of Illinois, Department of Advertising: Global Culture & Tourism Expedition (Italy, NYC) Summer 2008
Traveled to NYC and Rome, Italy to study how staple foods and fine wines are considered and advertised internationally
Interacted w/ residents, chefs, vendors, & restaurant/deli market connoisseurs to understand Italian food origins and how foods are consumed domestically during (3) week excursion
American Campus Communities ::Leasing Agent/Marketing Community Assistant:: (Champaign , IL) 2009-2010
Assist management staff in marketing and leasing efforts to maximize community occupancy
Facilitate area meetings for general communication or generating enthusiasm for participation in community events
Participate in recruitment, selection, and training of new staff members as requested by management
Act as liaison between residents and the maintenance, business and marketing staff concerning residential and leasing issues
Office of U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin, Majority Whip (Chicago, IL) Summer 2006
Researched & presented policy initiative; assisted constituents with federal services
Performed reception and general office duties; provided outreach to constituent interest groups