Elizabeth Gannon
Contact Information: Elizabeth.gannon@marquette.edu • (414) 510-7074
Temporary Address: 848 N 14th St • Milwaukee, WI • 53233
Permanent Address: N853 Marine Dr. • Cedar Grove, WI • 53013
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a job in advertising that u es my knowledge in psychology to bring a fresh perspective to the public relations tiliz and advertising field.
EDUCATION:
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Milwaukee, WI
Bachelo in Communications
Major: Advertising
Minor: Marketing
Graduation: May 2009
EMPLOYMENT:
BJ BECK’S TOYS Milwaukee, WI
Desk Clerk
June 2006-February 2008
· Worked independently helping customers
PAT’S CATERING Milwaukee, WI
Group Ticket Sales Intern
June 2006-August 2006
· Aided in researching, planning, executing and reviewing group accounts
· Extensive data entry and management in Microsoft Excel, PVE and Goldmine
· Supported customer relations during baseball games by tending to groups and esteemed clients
· Assisted in planning and executing the MS run/walk charity event
COSI Eden Prairie, MN
Public Relations Writer/ Marketing Assistant
June 2006-August 2006
· Composed widely distributed public relations material
· Brochures, press releases, employee training material
· Performed direct person to person marketing and relationship building with local businesses
ONE HOUR FABRICARE Plymouth, MN
Desk Clerk
April 2003-May 2005
· Gave me leadership and organization experience in a self-directed work environment
· Developed lesson plans and executing camp for 20-30 children per day
· Planned, organized and carried out field trips for 70+ children
· Researched and wrote reports on psychological and emotional progression of children throughout the summer
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
· Honor Roll 2005, 2007, 2008
VOLUNTEER WORK:
· Big Brothers and Big Sisters (2004-2005)
· Al Maguire Run to benefit Children’s Hospital (2005-2007)
· Big Brothers/Big Sisters (2005)
· Hunger Cleanup (2006-2007)
RELEVANT SKILLS:
Photoshop
InDesign Advertising Campaign Implementation
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint
*References, writing and design samples available upon request*
