

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN
Graduation Date: May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Brian Lamb School of Communication​
Mission Possible, Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Summers 2005-2012
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•Represented the church & its values while providing critical home improvements to Kokomo, IN residents unable to do it themselves
•Contributed to an enjoyable & safe environment for over 100 participants through strong interpersonal & leadership skills
J.D. Byrider
Administrative Assistant Kokomo, IN 9/14-Present
Program Consultant Lafayette, IN 5/13-6/14
•Organizing, maintaining, & processing all paperwork associated with sales, title work, & customer records
•Initiating new marketing ideas to promote awareness & sales
•Managing our service department part-time; director of payroll, appointments, and inventory
• Working with customers to understand & assess their personal needs
•Explaining JD Byrider's program & the value we provide to prospective customers
The Outpost Banquet & Catering
Caterer 6/14-9/14
•Catered all types of events, including weddings & corporate events (breakfasts, lunches, & dinners)
•Managed teams at weddings, corporate events, and private events to ensure smooth events
•Prepared venues for events using carefully chosen linens, silverware, décor, & lighting, making sure event area was clean & well-stocked
•Worked as an individual and as a team to ensure the clients were satisfied
Purdue University, Liberal Arts Career Development
Social Media Intern 1/13-5/13
•Stayed on top of current social media trends to increase brand awareness & loyalty
•Managed every existing social media account, as well as introducing new platforms to increase reach to students, stuff, & alumni
•Worked with my co-interns to plan, market, & execute a week-long career event for students involving speakers, activities, & a career fair
•Co-Project Manager of planning & hosting a nine-day visit where students & faculty from the University of Cartagena in Columbia came to Purdue as part of a new Study Abroad Program
BLASTmedia
Social Media Intern (Writing Focus) 1/13-5/13
•Strategized with the social media team to create strong brand awareness for startup companies & national corporations
•Created blogs & managed social media accounts that emphasize brand voices while incorporating PR & SEO strategies for 10+ of BLASTmedia’s clients
•Voiced BLASTmedia’s own brand through client calls, social media sites, & blogs
Purdue University, Boiler Communication
Intern, Account Executive 2/11-12/11
•Managed a team of 4 to create a marketing plan and fundraiser for a local senior center
•Scheduled & led client calls and meetings
•Coordinated a pop tab drive fundraiser to benefit Riley’s Children’s Hospital
•Created a detailed advertising campaign with posters, flyers, and handouts for print & social media
KATHERINE ELISABETH
CLAUCHERTY