Taylor McCullough
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Home 847-***-**** Cell Phone 847-***-****
Permanent Address
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
EDUCATION
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduation Date: May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Advertising, Sociology
G.P.A. 3.5/4.0
Università degli studi di Verona Spring 2010
Studied International Business in Verona, Italy
HONORS/AWARDS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Deans List ’08, ’09, ‘10
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sears Holdings Corporation Hoffman Estate, IL
Promotional Execution Planner – Kmart Apparel November 2012-Present
-Support the digital and analytic efforts across a number of channels, including Shop Your Way Rewards (SYWR),
targeted interaction (TI), circular productivity, promotional effectiveness, online and impression metrics
-Support marketing efforts for Sofia Vergara, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Jillian Michaels, Jaclyn Smith
and John Cena Kmart Apparel lines
-Manage high impact projects end to end; establish and standardize measurement, reporting and institutionalize
process calendar. Collects, analyzes and monitors data to evaluate performance against various competitors (LY,
forecast) and partner with planners and merchants to improve offers
-Provide creative content for emails and various social media properties
Digitas Chicago, IL
Associate Media Planner June 2011- October 2012
- -Handle all digital planning for Walgreens businesses: Beauty & Campus
- -Mastered campaign implementation process through ownership of initial execution of the media buys, mid
campaign quality assurance of contracted media and monthly billing processes for both publisher and client
finances
-Supported team during strategy and planning by gathering and organizing relevant media research using industry
tools such as Comscore, @Plan and AdRelevance
Michigan Ave Magazine Chicago, IL Summer 2011
Marketing Intern
-Compiles event recaps, RSVP lists, and fact sheets
-Aids with setup and take down, check-in photography, and marketing strategies and social media
Kirkland & Ellis Chicago, IL Summer 2011
Entertainment Law Intern
-Dealt with major entertainment companies such as Fox and Paramount in creating legal documents.
-Participated in teleconferences on cross-examination techniques/tactics and negotiation skills. Practiced behavior
in business ethics situations led by firm's Head of Professional Responsibility & Ethics
GoTryItOn.Com New York, NY Spring 2011
Intern
-Online visual stylist on the website for fashion 2.0 start up, review looks and help execute social media strategy
for creative properties.
-Interact with people from around the world and get an introduction to global fashion through WordPress
Kiss FM Chicago, IL Summer 2010
Intern
-Promotions and marketing for top-40 radio station: Kiss 103.5
-Handled listeners, organizing special events and concerts such as Fantabuloso
Spectrum Insurance Service, Arlington Heights, IL Summer 2006, 2007, 2008
Customer Service Representative
-Prepared analytical claims analysis for major Insurance companies including: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Illinois, Humana and United Healthcare; design and update Spectrum Financial webpage