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Kathleen M. Pinterkmpinter@gmail.com

EDUCATIONUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Expected completion May 2009College of MediasBachelor of Science Advertising, Spanish Minor Extensive coursework in Advertising Management, Advertising Creative Brief & Tactics,

Advertising History, Advertising Research, Speech Communications, Economics, Statistics.

Centro Granada de Espaol (CEGR) Granada, Spain Spring 2008International Center for Higher EducationStudy Abroad

Coursework in spanish language, business, culture, history, and grammar in the native tongue

EXPERIENCEU.S. Cellular Chicago, ILAdvertising Intern

Developed a thorough understanding of mass and segment advertising messaging strategies, positions, andprograms. Delivered a comprehensive, creative, and well-executed Hispanic website f inal internship project campaign to

company leaders. Worked directly with Gen Y, Hispanic, and Events agencies to execute tasks and events efficiently.Nordstrom Skokie, IL June 2002 - PresentSales Associate

Responsible for sale of merchandise in a high-end retail setting Exceeded sales goals and objectives through utilization of strong product knowledge and selection ability Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service Exhibited excellent communication skills in my interactions with both colleagues and customers

Red Rock Bar & Eatery Champaign, IL October 2006 May 2007ServerLEADERSHIP

Alpha Phi Sorority Champaign, IL 2005 - 2007Director of Member Education 2006 - 2007 Served on Executive Council as primary liaison between the organization and 165 women members with

responsibility for managing a $2,000 budget and planning monthly events to promote member participationHistorian 2005 - 2006 Organized and prepared multiple scrapbooks and in-house displays documenting events and

achievements of over 165 members and the organization as a whole

Nordstrom Skokie, IL 2004 - 2005Brass Plum Fashion Board President

Led 15 member board with responsibility for researching new trends and fashion statements and promoting thosebrands and statements to the adolescent target market.

INTERESTS & ABILITIES

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe PhotoShop Accomplished photographer with photo series appearing in the Park Ridge Herald-Advocateand

Maine South Southwordsnewspapersand on display at OHare International Airport in Chicago. Extensive travel to over ten countries and half of the states in the USA

MEMBERSHIPAmerican Advertising Federation 2006 - PresentHabitat for Humanity 2006 PresentAlpha Phi Sorority 2005 - Present

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