Catherine L. Hooper

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San Clemente, CA 92672

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EXPERIENCE

NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota

Communications/Media Intern

November 2008- May 2009

 Produced fact sheets, postcards and button designs for Lobby Day 2009

 Wrote internet blog entries to inform public of reproductive issues

 Proposed social networking setup within the organization

The Journal

Advertising Representative - Daily New Ulm Newspaper

June 2005 – June 2006

 Worked closely with editor and journalists

 Constructed daily classified section for production

 Assisted customers with placements of classified advertisements

River Bend Day Treatment Center

Day Treatment Office Administrator

January 2002- November 2004

 Assisted coordinator, staff, teachers and students

 Electronically filed medical insurance claims and charges

JML Bike and Sport

Owned and operated small business

April 1998 – December 2002

 Managed all aspects of retail bike and sports store

 Organized all marketing, promotions, payroll, advertising, public relations and buying for business

EDUCATION

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication-Public Relations

 Concentration: Public Relations; Minor: Art

 Cumulative GPA: 3.5

 Coursework: Introduction to Mass Communications, Media Writing, Mass Communications Law, Publication Layout, Magazine Article Writing, Graphic Design, Public Relations Principles, Advanced Public Relations, Strategic Communications Research, Strategic Communications Campaigns

SKILLS

AP Style, strong editing, writing and oral communication skills, research skills, promotional and recruitment skills, leadership capabilities, high level of organization, strong sales experience, knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark programs, MAC and PC literate, social networking skills.

HONORS/

ACTIVITIES

Dean’s List, SEOG grant, Alliss Scholarship

Volunteer work with: Humane Society, New Ulm Hockey Association, Tunes for Katrina, Cathedral High School, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity and United Way.