Laura Kressig
********@***.***
Murrieta, CA 92563
Education
University of Northern Iowa Graduated: May 2011
BA: Public Relations GPA= 3.22/4.00
Minor: Marketing
Experience
Public Relations Intern January 2011- May 2011
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network- The Zach Group
Developed & implemented marketing, advertising and public relations plans
to increase agency exposure on campus and create awareness of
internship/career opportunities.
Increased response rate for NMFN's Top 10 Internship.
Created long lasting relationships with key students and advisors on
campus.
Market Research August 2010- December 2010
ESP International
Researched new market opportunities for ESP to move into Brazil.
Analyzed market saturation, growth opportunities, culture and competition.
Coordinated with ESP's Marketing Department.
Prepared and presented findings to CEO of company.
Campaign Staff August 2009- December 2009
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Developed & implemented a fundraising campaign for GSEIWI.
Secured a band and venue for the fundraiser.
Raised over $1,000 for GSEIWI.
Activities
Pi Sigma Epsilon January 2010- Present
Active Student Member
PSE is a student group that provides college students with practical
business experience through sales, sales projects, marketing, marketing
research and community service projects.
New Member Project Group Member - Created a campus wide Sweet Sixteen
Contest. The project raised over $1,000 for PSE.
Attended National Conference- March 2011
Other Experience
Rydell Chevrolet- Receptionist December 2010-
Present
Correll, Sheerer et. al - Receptionist October 2008- May 2011
Computer Skills
MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop
& InDesign