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Kurt-Erik Goellner

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Cumming, GA 30040

Tel: 404-***-****

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Profile

Communication and Mass Media Graduate with international exposure, proficiency in several world languages and strong communication and intercultural skills, seeking to start a career in advertising and the opportunity to apply background in modern media, technology and development of innovative marketing strategies

Education

2004-2008 Empire State College- University of New York in Prague/ Prague, Czech Republic

Bachelors of Arts in Communication/PR and Mass Media

• Core Courses and Modules: Introduction to Public Relations, Advanced Public Relations, Political Communications, Media and Society, International Media Systems, Media Writing and Analysis of Media Images

• Thesis Title: Public Relations from a Non-Profit Perspective

• Final Thesis Grade: A

• GPA 3.3

2000-2003 Zurich International School/ Zurich, Switzerland

International High school diploma

Work Experience

BBDO Worldwide Current

AT&T Southeast Account Management Intern Atlanta, Georgia

 Responsible for monitoring weekly competitive print and broadcast media

 Managing and producing traffic instructions for print and broadcast

 Open and closed print jobs for AT&T ad campaigns

 Maintained a blog that discussed media and advertising trends

 Intern project: developed a new ad campaign and branding for Airtran U

www.theintercloset.com

Exxon Mobil Business Support Center April-July 2008

Customer Service Professional Prague, Czech Republic

 Liaising with customers from the UK, Germany and Spain in their local language to ensure customer satisfaction and improve the service of the customer handling business

 Managed and problem- solved any arising issues and bottlenecks in the markets of responsibility

 Troubleshot logistical issues in order to secure successful deliveries and pick ups with rail, trucks or vessel ports in order to improve the logistical set up of the UK, Central Europe and Iberian markets

 Credit Analysis

People in Need (Non-Governmental Organization/ NGO) June-December 2007 Assistant Media Relations Executive Prague, Czech Republic

 Initiated and organized awareness campaigns on child labor and HIV & AIDS issues

 Undertook detailed research towards articles on HIV & AIDS, religion in Namibia and other relevant issues, including the conduct of interviews, as well as coordinating communication with journalists and editors

 Involved in two national and international tenders by assisting in contributing innovative insights for an online video game as well as a documentary film about HIV & AIDS

 Monitored international media and presented proposals for new featured stories that were realized in a two- months timeframe

J. Walter Thompson/ JWT Advertising September 2006- February 2007 Internship Prague, Czech Republic

 Analyzed international advertising expenditures in Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, and Hygiene industries

 Investigated and analyzed new business potential and researched new markets, which resulted in a wider base of clients from more diverse markets

 Wrote scripts for international holiday campaigns as well as for over the counter pharmaceutical products

Others

Language Skills Fluent in Spanish and German, both written and spoken

Formatting and Writing Skills AP style

Software Skills Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Personal Interests Ice Hockey, Foreign Language

Career Interests Public Relations Management, Public Affairs

Awards and Distinctions Zurich International School Community Service Award

Charity Work Rebuilding Schools in Ankara, Turkey

Clubs and Societies UNYP Student Council

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