Current Address Permanent Address
Lakeview Dr
Champaign, IL 61820 Algonquin,
IL 60102
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Media
Expected Graduation: May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Advertising
Cumulative GPA: 3.73/4.00
Work Experience
Sears Centre Arena
Hoffman Estates, IL
Marketing and Operations Intern
May 2009-August 2009
. Conducted marketing research for upcoming events
. Hosted, coordinated, and facilitated various events held at the
arena
. Created collateral materials for the events as needed
. Answered customer inquiries and coordinated visitors at the
front desk
Lifetime Fitness
Algonquin, IL
Camp Counselor May 2009-
August 2009
Dick's Sporting Goods
Algonquin, IL
Cashier
May 2007 - August 2007
Higher Grounds Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlor
Algonquin, IL
Barista & Cashier
April 2004- August 2006
Organizations & Activities
American Advertising Federation- Vice President of Branding
August 2009-present
Study Abroad
Rome, Italy
. Branding & Marketing Italian Cuisine and Wine
May 2008-June 2008
. Presented campaign to the Italian Chamber of Commerce
Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon
August 2007-April 2008
Co-Chair of the Public Relations Committee
. Generated awareness and interest for the event
. Created and distributed press kits
. Facilitated weekly meetings to establish goals for the
committee, assess our progress, and delegate responsibilities
Global Literacy Project- PR executive
Phi Eta Sigma- Freshmen Honor Society
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Additional Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Office
. Experience with webpage design
. Four years of high school Spanish
Special Achievements
. University of Illinois Dean's List Spring 2007
. Huntley High School Salutatorian
. Four year National Merit Scholarship Recipient
. High School Volleyball All-Conference, All-Area, and Special
Mention All-State