Objective:
Seeking a career in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, and/or Event Planning and to grow and add value within that institution. To find a position where I can use my skills as a creative problem solver with strong interpersonal skills.
Experience:
Telerep (12/06-4/07) – Sales Assistant: Created and negotiated makegoods with stations and agencies. Kept track of overnight ratings numbers for media buys. Communicated directly with stations across the country to monitor missed spots, late runs, and program changes. Created spreadsheets for ratings post. Managed the exchange of contracts between stations and agencies.
Hertz (5/05-7/06) - Management Trainee: Ran daily business reports, managed and signed new accounts, marketing, rental counter, excellent
sales record.
Tangle Ridge Golf Club (1/05-5/05) - Managed outside services: Made sure outdoor operations ran smoothly. Assisted in the planning and set up of special events and tournaments.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - December 15, 2002
Minors in Business Foundations, Economics, and Latin American Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
Activities:
UNITE Student Government Campaign - Assisted in production of banners and flyers, public advertisements.
Sigma Chi Fraternity - Social Chair, Rush Captain, and raised money by selling ads for charitable events.
Campus wide survey for UT Forty Acres Festival - Surveyed students living in dorms for their feedback on the effectiveness of different
advertising methods.
Campus wide survey for research class - Personal survey of the university student body of variables including number of school activities compared with political orientation and GPA, also designed the questionnaire, ran data, and did analysis.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, and Media Line
Volunteer Work:
Children’s Medical Center – ER: Entertain children in the fast paced emergency room. Set up and sterilize toys in the play area. Help parents locate children and navigate hospital.
Little League Coach – 2nd Grade: Organize practices and coach games. Teach children the fundamentals of baseball, team work, and the importance of good sportsmanship.