Kristin E. Walser

Kristin E. Walser

457 Clouds Way

(803) 984-3261

Rock Hill, SC 29732

[email protected]

Objective

To attain a challenging full-time career applying my education, strategic thinking, experience and innovative creativity.

Education

University of South Carolina Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Cumulative GPA- 3.977, Summa Cum Laude

Honors

College of Journalism and Mass Communications 2009 Top Scholar, Kappa Tau Alpha: Top Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity, Order of Omega Greek Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Society, Recipient of Journalism & Mass Communications Scholarship, TOAST recipient, South Carolina Life Scholarship.

Experience

Abitibi-Bowater, Inc. April 2006- August 2007 Marketing Intern Responsible for clerical work including answering incoming calls, taking messages, assisting with schedules, completing travel arrangements, maintaining client relations, applying superb time management skills, writing articles for weekly newsletter, creating sales notebooks, writing cover letters, making pamphlets, completing research, drafting boiler plates, attending conferences, designing and creating training manuals.

August 2005- May 2009

Carolina Alumni Association May 2008- May 2009 Communications Officer Brought in over 4,000 student members by using skills in advertising, public relations and event planning. Responsible for writing weekly newsletters, creating brand books, leading weekly meetings, and serving as Executive Officer to the My Carolina Advisory Board. Applied excellent cooperative, leadership, creative, written and verbal skills to ensure the development and expansion of the organization. Also responsible for clerical duties including operating front desk, greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, data entry, filing, office organization, mail and sponsor relations.

NSAC Ad Team, USC August 2008- May 2009 Copywriter Worked with a team of 23 students to develop a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign to combat binge drinking among college students for The Century Council. Our campaign competed in the 2009 National Student Advertising Competition with over 150 colleges and universities.

Skills Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and database programs; Mac and PC proficient, excellent written and verbal skills, superb time management, selfstarter, quick learner and determination and drive to succeed.