KATHERINE L. KAIDAN
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Marketing and Advertising Associate
Energetic college graduate with over 5 years work experience looking for a
ground floor opportunity where I will be able to support the key
initiatives of the marketing, advertising, or public relations of a major
corporation. Skilled in creating and promoting media, print, and guerilla
advertising. Adept at being a team member in creating strong proposals that
would be effective in the marketplace.
Key Strengths and Competencies
Marketing/ Advertising/ Promotions Website Development
Campaign/ Proposal Management Ad/ Content Development
Sales/ Sales Management Adobe Reader/Illustrator/In
Design/Photoshop
Customer Service Microsoft Office Suite/ Print Shop
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Graduated June, 2010
Majoring in Advertising, specializing in Marketing, Communications, and
Public Relations.
< Member of MSU Advertising Association
. Member of Word of Mouth, Student Organization
West Morris Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ
2002-2006
Awarded a Diploma, in the Liberal Arts program majoring in marketing and
communications.
. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.
. Assistant Director, Drama Department, 2003-2006.
. Girl Scouts, 1994-2006: achieved Gold Award, highest award granted to
only the "top 5%" of the scouts.
Professional Experience
Internship, Netvantage Marketing, East Lansing, MI
March, 2009-May, 2009
Team member that created seasonal catalogs, sales material and displays for
Auto, Real estate, Construction, and Food Service Industries.
. Oversaw projects from concept and copywriting through design and
printing.
. Wrote articles about clients' website developments, products, offers
and posting on different web forums.
. Managed routing and follow up to ensure deadlines were met.
Assistant Manager, Cold Stone Creamery, Chester, NJ
May, 2007-January 2009
Managed a staff of 4 associates to ensure that the store space was inviting
and all customers were serviced in a prompt and professional manner.
< Responsible for store inventory and placing orders of products
< Opening and closed store managing the money in registers and safety
of associates.
Sales Associate, Scotti's Record Shop, Chester, NJ
October 2003-January 2006
Responsible for sales and customer service in the areas of musical genres,
ticket sales, electronics, books, movies and various other record shop
items.
. Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Print Shop for various
advertisement and customer email lists.
. Managed the cash register, inventory and display organization.