CORIN N. GUNDERSON
1009 7th Ave SW
Pine Island, Minnesota 55963
(218) 784-8185
Corin.Gunderson@gmail.com
www.coringunderson@weebly.com
Main Objective:
Seeking a marketing or communication position that will integrate writing skills, marketing knowledge and the desire to
communicate with clients to improve a company’s growth and profitability.
Education & Honors:
Bachelor of Arts, Communication – Public Relations, Minor in Sociology, Concordia College – Moorhead, Minnesota
(December 2012). Magna Cum Laude (3.740 GPA), Alpha Honors Society, Dean’s List, Concordia College Excellence
Scholarship, Concordia College Co-Chairperson Homecoming Parade 2011
Relevant Coursework:
Introduction to Communication Studies, Communication Criticism, Analyzing Film, Persuasive Communication, News
Writing, Advanced Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, Public Relations, Media and Society, Research
Methods and Statistics
Key Strengths:
Excellent verbal and written communicator, collaborative leader, efficient self-starter, highly organized and detail
oriented, proficient problem solver, fast learner, innovative thinker and effective customer communicator
Related Work Experience:
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Creative Juice Studio, Rochester, Minnesota, February 2013 – July 2013
 Wrote and developed marketing plans for small and large businesses in the following industries: Health / Fitness,
Garden / Nursery, Floral, Public University, Custom Apparel / Printing Service & Home Furniture
 Generated company and client processes and procedures for effective internal and external communication
 Analyzed and researched valuable markets and target demographics
 Managed, wrote and edited content for client marketing initiatives including: websites, brochures, rack cards,
Facebook, Twitter and weekly blog posts
Marketing Intern, Sanford Health, Fargo, North Dakota, September 2012 – December 2012
 Nominated within Sanford Health’s Marketing Department as the employee of the month
 Wrote and edited articles uploaded to Sanford Health’s employee Intranet
 Scheduled, organized and distributed Sanford Health’s event supplies
 Functioned as the head marketing contact for the Wound Care’s skin initiative campaign
 Served as the liaison between Sanford Health employees and the printing center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Event Planning Intern / Assistant, Bliss Events & Weddings, Fargo, North Dakota, January 2012 – August 2012
 Conceptualized and decorated a bridal table for the 2012 Wedding Show at the Ramada Plaza & Suites
 Attended client meetings and made vendor inquiries on behalf of the clients
 Prepped décor for non-profit organizations, bridal previews and weddings
Human Resources Student Worker, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, May 2012 – August 2012
 Administered and screened appropriate documents to new and returning employees
 E-verified employees through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
 Compiled and reconciled monthly and biweekly payroll documents
Communication Intern, Home Builders Association of FM, Fargo, North Dakota, August 2011 – December 2011
 Designed, wrote and edited the organization’s magazine, membership directory/buyer’s guide, newsletters, brochures,
press releases and advertisements
 Conducted interviews for article write-ups on the top 2012 kitchen, interior design and backyard curb appeal trends
 Attended regular board meetings and press conferences