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    Kristen A. Gerhardt is a highly driven university student seeking an account management or client services position. She has strong communication, collaboration, and relationship building skills. Her areas of expertise include advertising, marketing, design, and social media. Kristen is technically proficient and has experience in various roles including lifeguard, custodian, cashier, and creative design. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Advertising at Iowa State University.

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    Kristen A. Gerhardt is a highly driven university student seeking an account management or client services position. She has strong communication, collaboration, and relationship building skills. Her areas of expertise include advertising, marketing, design, and social media. Kristen is technically proficient and has experience in various roles including lifeguard, custodian, cashier, and creative design. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Advertising at Iowa State University.

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    Kristen A. Gerhardt is a highly driven university student seeking an account management or client services position. She has strong communication, collaboration, and relationship building skills. Her areas of expertise include advertising, marketing, design, and social media. Kristen is technically proficient and has experience in various roles including lifeguard, custodian, cashier, and creative design. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Advertising at Iowa State University.

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    KRISTEN A.

    GERHARDT
    2 0 4 8 0 V i c t o r i a D r i v e C o u n c i l B l u ff s , I A 5 1 5 0 3
    (402) 689 - 4256 gerhardt.kristen@gmail.com

    CAREER FOCUS:

    ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
    SERVICES

    CLIENT

    Highly driven university undergraduate student is seeking to leverage relationshipbuilding, communication, and collaboration skills to add value in a growing and
    progressive organization.

    Areas of strength and special skills include:


    o
    o
    o

    o
    o
    o

    Natural collaborator; able to influence and engage internal teammates.


    Builds strong relationships with co-workers and customers.
    Solid academic foundation in advertising and creative concepts for businesses;
    experienced in creating briefs, research, advertising campaigns, and brand
    management.
    Exposed to various business drivers including return-on-investment discussions.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Technically strong, with advanced abilities in Microsoft Office Suite as well as
    Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; strong command of social media
    trends in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

    E D U C AT I O N
    Iowa State University, Ames, IA
    o
    Bachelor of Arts in Advertising. (2009-present)
    o
    Designated Area of Concentration in Art, Design and Creativity.
    o

    Activities

    Advertising Club: attended various educational presentations. (2013


    2014)

    Communications Club: hosted campus philanthropic events; also lined up


    speakers. (2012 2014)

    Cardinal & Gold Club: designed campaigns/logos for campus clubs. (2010
    2011)

    Major Projects

    Envisioned innovative consumer product and designed full advertising


    campaign for Heinz. (2014)

    Developed advertising strategy for Hotel Pattee; collaborated with voicetalent and graphic designers to create radio ads and on-line banners;
    analyzed return-on-investment reports and related budgetary
    considerations. (2014)

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA


    o
    Selected for advanced-placement classes during senior year in high school; earned
    college credits in physics and other courses. (2008 2009)
    Lewis Central High School, Council Bluffs, IA
    o
    High School Diploma; college preparatory curriculum. (Graduated 2009)
    o
    Awarded LeRoy C. Brown Academic Scholarship.

    Activities

    National Honor Society (inducted 2007); participated in NHS-sponsored


    volunteer events.

    Served on Student Council elected representative. (2006 2008)

    Treasurer of Optimist Club (2007 2008)

    Yearbook Member. (2006 2007)

    Member of Soccer Team. (2005 2009)

    Kristen A. Gerhardt
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    EMPLOYMENT & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA
    Aug 2013

    May 2013

    Summer Custodian
    o
    Cleaned dormitory rooms and provided support during set-up for various campus
    events.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Promoted Special Olympics event by distributing flyers
    and event information.

    IOWA STATE DAILY NEWSPAPER, Ames, IA


    2012 Aug 2012

    Jan

    Creative Department Associate (May 2012 Aug 2012)


    o
    Collaborated with sales department colleagues to improve effectiveness of print
    advertisements.
    o
    Created concepts and designed new advertisements for a variety of clients
    including local florists, apartment complexes and businesses across multiple
    industries.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Creatively and effectively applied advanced software
    skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
    iPad /Layout Designer (Jan 2012 Apr 2012)
    o
    Developed prototypes for on-line newspaper layouts for use on iPad devices.
    o
    Modified website layouts to be more accessible for iPad users.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Learned advanced design skills, specifically for iPad,
    via InDesign.

    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (DINING HALL), Ames, IA


    Sep 2011

    Aug 2011

    Dining Hall Associate (Seasons Marketplace)


    o
    Served in variety of roles including meat cutter, dishwasher, food server and table
    cleaner.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Well-regarded by supervisor as a student with an
    exceptional work ethic.

    GREEN MEADOWS POOL, Council Bluffs, IA


    2008 Aug 2010

    May

    Lifeguard (seasonal/summers)
    o
    Supervised children and adults while swimming to ensure environment of safety.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Demonstrated maturity during situations involving
    safety and control; considered the care of children in the pool as an intensely
    serious responsibility.

    KIRN MIDDLE SCHOOL, Council Bluffs, IA


    2008 Mar 2009

    Jun

    Lifeguard indoor pool (during school year and summer)


    o
    Ensured safety of swimmers during various events open to the public such as pool
    parties for children and scuba lessons for adults.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Learned strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills
    required to balance academic studies and part-time employment.

    NO FRILLS SUPERMARKET, Council Bluffs, IA


    Nov 2007

    Aug 2007

    Cashier
    o
    Assisted customers during check-out process; reconciled/balanced register.
    o
    Notable Accomplishment: Gained valuable experience in handling irate
    customers; learned to diffuse situations.

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