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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Communication – May 2010 – Minor: Broadcasting and Print Media
Western Illinois University – Macomb, IL – Overall GPA: 3.6/4.0 – Dean’s List: 4 Semesters
SKILLS:
Proficient in MS Word & skilled in MS Excel
Proactive Problem Solver
Strong Work Ethic
Customer Service Focus
Leadership Abilities
Team Player Mindset
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Promotions Intern – WXRT 93.1 – Chicago, IL – Summer 2009
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Organized promotional campaigns for corporate clients; Fave (Chicago search engine), LaSalle Bank, R.W. Knudsen,
Miller Brewing, Leinenkugels, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox, and Comcast SportsNet
Participated in the Chicago Blues Fest, Taste of Chicago, Venetian Night and Lollapalooza
Collaborated with the Brainforest Ad Agency to develop marketing approaches to younger audiences on purchasing
Toyotas
Complied and mixed CD’s to be used at promotional programs
Perused the local publications to look for upcoming concerts, events and venues in the music business
Product Intern- High Wave Productions -Pleasantville, IL – Summer 2009
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Assisted in the logistical planning and setup for Bonnaroo Music Festival ( a 9 day event attended by 80,000 people)
Set-up communication trailers including computer links, video and audio recording and phones
Compiled video/audio recordings from to main and secondary stages to given to the artist and High Wave Production
managers
Served as personal assistant to the owner of High Wave Productions
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Pro-Shop Associate – Coyote Creek Gold Club – Bartonville, IL – Seasonal 2007 – present
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Assist members (and guests) with purchasing clothing and making tee times
Maintain the shop inventory and displays to maximize product market ability
Use Excel to organize events, i.e sign-up sheets, score tables
Pool Snack-Bar Manager – Weaver Ridge Country Club - Peoria, IL – January to October 2009
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Provided optimum customer service in a private club by keeping the environment clean, staying on task and running
the snack-bar in an organized fashion.
Train new employees in customer service (waiting tables), order taking and conflict resolution
MEMBERSHIPS:
The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center Dance Troupe- W.I.U. – 2006 to present
Assistant Choreographer – 2008 to present: Design and incorporate intricate routines for a troupe of dancers. Developed
leadership skills by coordinating warm-up routines and rehearsals
Dance Member – 2006 to present: Actively participate in all on and off campus performances with a perfect attendance record
Vice-President – 2007-2008: Attended Executive Board meetings and collaborated with the President on all matters concerning
the direction and function of the troupe
University Union Board - W.I.U. – January to October 2009
Cinema Showcase Committee Chair: Conduct committee meetings, hold weekly office hours, choose movies to play in the
theatre, plan/propose extra outside vents; make sure promotional material is distributed. Attend all UUB sponsored events
and weekly UUB board meetings