Arts Marketer
Resume:
Kathryn Grace Denton
Homewood, IL 60430
708-***-**** zslocs@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
I am looking for a job related to my music-business major that further builds on my experiences and works towards my goal of a career in Arts Administration. A position that favors my strong interest in Marketing is very much desired.
Work Experience:
Bath and Body Works
Part-time Sales Associate (October 2008) Orland Park, Illinois
• Assist customers with product selections, gift ideas and introduce new products.
• Work to provide a friendly and efficient check-out experience
Either Way Works, Chicago, Illinois.
Publicist (June – October 2009 – full-time)
• Set up foundation for public relations department
• Drafted company copy for fact sheets and mission statement
• Wrote press releases about company and clients
• Developed company press kits
• Conducted client interviews for copy sources
• Compiled a comprehensive list of press contacts
• Helped create and maintain office protocols and procedures
• Acted as Production Assistant for the filming of a series of short films with “Meet the Parents” creator Greg Glienna
• Conducted a Viral Marketing campaign for the Jewish Community Center of Chicago (JCC)
• Created an Implemented a Marketing Plan for the Estate of Richard Jeni
Chicago Children’s Theatre 2008-2009 Season, Chicago, Illinois.
Special Events Intern (March – June 2009 – part-time)
• Worked with the Development Department in preparation for the annual Family Jubilee fundraising event.
• Processed ticket orders and donations for the Jubilee and manage acknowledgements
• Maintained contacts in Theatre Manager database
Harris Theater for Music and Dance 2008-2009 Season, Chicago, Illinois.
Kemper Marketing Intern (June – August 2008 – full-time)
• Expanded community outreach and initiated partnerships with local restaurants.
• Researched promotional opportunities and potential group sale targets.
• Drafted a manual of Harris Theater Marketing services to be used by resident companies.
• Maintained contacts in Tessitura software.
The Chicago Chamber Musicians 2006-07 Season. Chicago, Illinois.
Marketing Intern. (May – August 2007 – part-time)
• Worked as acting Box Office Manager
o Took subscriptions
o Maintained subscriber database
o Researched and contacted potential new subscribers
o Contacted lapsed subscribers
o Wrote confirmation letters
• Created the 2007/2008 advertising package
• Researched advertising options for the Composition Competition.
The Chicago Chamber Musicians 2006-07 Season. Chicago, Illinois.
Family Concerts Intern (January 2007 – full-time)
• Prepared for the Family Concerts
o Wrote articles for the newsletter
o Compiled the program book
o Organized 15 adult volunteers
o Researched and contacted 30 local schools about promotional materials for the concerts
o Coordinated 15 student musicians to perform in between concerts in the lobby.
• Created a collaborative marketing program for music organizations in the area, organized by geographic location that provided parents with opportunities to get their children involved in music.
• After the event, created a detailed report of the Family Concerts to be presented to Target, the sponsor.
Education:
May 2008 DePauw University Bachelor of Musical Arts, Greencastle Indiana, Music Business major, flute.
Honors and Activities:
2009 Vice President of Finance for South Chicago/NW Indiana Delta Gamma Alumni Association
2009 Volunteer at the Creative Chicago Expo on April 4th
2008-2009 Volunteer for Strays in the Garden Animal Shelter
2007-08 Treasurer for DePauw University’s Catholic Students Association
2006-07 Vice President of Finance for Delta Gamma Fraternity
2006, 2008 Recording assistant for the DePauw University Band CD recording project alongside Dr. Thomas Stone, Dr. Jack Stamp, and recording engineer Bruce Leek
2005-08 Mu Phi Epsilon music honors society
2005-08 National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2003-06 Volunteer at South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, Illinois
2003 Attended band leadership seminar at Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois
References available upon request
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