gelakoski

Objective

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8206 Sheridan Avenue S. Bloomington, MN 55431 gelakoskic3269@my.uwstout.edu cassigelakoski@gmail.com 952 221 9830

To obtain a full time position where I am able to create, deliver and communicate value to customers through marketing and advertising.

Highlights of Quali cations

Previous experience working with Microsoft Oce and the Adobe Creative Suite Created promotional materials and campaigns for the University of Wisconsin-Stout Developed a strong set of marketing and advertising skills through a variety of mediums

Education

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsins Polytechnic University, Menomonie, WI Bachelor of Science in Professional Communication and Emerging Media, 3.8 GPA Concentration: Technical Communication *Chancellors Award for Academic Excellence (3-time recipient) * Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Education, 3.0 GPA Emphasis: Mass Communication *Deans List for Outstanding Academic Performance (2-time recipient)*

Graduation: May 2013 September 2011 - December 2012

Graduation: May 2011 September 2010 - May 2011

Professional Experience
Internship, Carlson Print Group
June 2012 - May 2012, Eden Prairie, MN

Internship, City of Bloomington Communications Division

January 2011 - May 2011 Bloomington, MN

At Carlson Print Group, I was able to take on any task I was given. I developed experience in writing company tutorials, which allowed current employees the opportunity to network and brand their identity through social media. I successfully researched potential clients and directed leads to 14 dierent sales executives. I also took on a client project, where I was able to work individually with the prepress technician and design a 4-page introductory brochure for a local business. - Demonstrated a strong work ethic by entering data and managing sales executives accounts - Increased communication skills by working with a variety of departments on one or more projects - Established ideas to advertise, market and improve the companys overall branding strategies

At the City of Bloomington Communications Division, I had the opportunity to learn e ective government communications while honoring my skills in writing for print publications and the web. In order to maintain a favorable image of the City, I interviewed some of Bloomingtons most reliable personnel, while enhancing my skills in photography, video production and graphic design. As a result of this internship, I gained a new perspective on how to think and communicate professionally within a business environment. - Conducted interviews and published news stories for the Citys local cable channel - Assisted with filming and editing video projects in addition to directing studio productions - Enhanced writing and editing skills by providing articles for the Citys bi-monthly newsletter