Katheryn Samuelson Resume
Katheryn Samuelson Resume
Katheryn Samuelson Resume
Samuelson
School Address: 621 East Green Street Apartment # 203 Champaign, IL 61820 Home Address: 2411 Dorina Drive Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 707-8119 samuels1@illinois.edu
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL May 2012 Bachelor of Arts in Communication; GPA: 3.64/4.0 Relevant Coursework: Business Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Communication, Popular Media and Culture, Strategies of Persuasion Academic Honors: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; Lambda Pi Eta
EXPERIENCE
Champaign Fire Department Champaign, IL Public Relations Intern January 2011 Present Composed a packet for victims of fires that consisted of interview articles, brochures, and research materials Wrote letters, compiled a certificate, and delivered materials to companies for a fire that occurred in March 2011 Updated and redesigned a Risk Watch Program by creating new folders and presentation pieces In charge of updating call lists, website information, and restocking inventory Total Living Network Aurora, IL Summer Intern May 2010 August 2010 Organized and compiled T.V. programming schedules allowing shows to be aired efficiently Gathered research and developed a list of future companies to be contacted for fundraisers and agreements Prepared and generated spreadsheets and projects regarding company, past television contracts, and settlements Property Consultants Realty Chicago, IL Marketing Intern May 2010 August 2010 Created flyers, spreadsheets, and brochures for agents on a variety of multi million dollar housing properties Effectively orchestrated over 30 projects in Quark, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver through editing photos, designing templates, sending out e-flyers, creating window displays, and promoting on craigslist Investigated and wrote articles, conducted layout and design, and distributed the monthly mailer
LEADERSHIP
Young Life Champaign Champaign, IL Team Leader and Mentor August 2009 Present Work with over 20 leaders to supervise, organize, and plan weekly clubs which include skits, presentations, and speeches Help to plan and coordinate monthly events such as dances, sports events, and fundraisers Mentor, lead, and provide a positive influence to over 40 high school students each week at
schools, meetings, and events Big Brothers Big Sisters UIUC Champaign, IL Executive Member and Onsite Coordinator August 2009 Present Collaborate with Executive Board to arrange social events, fundraisers, programs, and publicity to raise over $6,000 dollars Determine weekly meeting format, effectively communicate plan to volunteer team, manage activities Responsible for both mentors and students at weekly events Illini Union Board Champaign, IL Weekend Entertainment Chair Director December, 2010 Present In charge of contacting agents and researching artists to potentially bring to campus for student entertainment Plan and coordinate events including comedy shows and musical events Compose various marketing materials to publicize events Her Campus University of Illinois Champaign, IL Editorial Intern May 2011 Present Worked as summer intern composing, researching, and writing content for Her Campus blog Wrote both opinion- and factual- based articles on topics such as travel, sports, and food
PERSONAL
Actvities: Volunteer Illini Projects Recreation Chair (2011 Present); Active Member and Volunteer at Willow Creek Community Church (2007 Present); Vis a Vis student tutor (2008 2011); Disney Club Secretary (2011 Present); Starcourse Public Relations Committee Member (2011 Present) Skills: Quark; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Dreamweaver; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel Interests: Running; Basketball; Event Planning; Travel; Cooking; Spanish; Volunteering