Objective: To obtain a position in the advertising and marketing field utilizing my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with others.

Kristina Naude’

[email protected]

Education

University of Maryland, College Park May 2008

B.A in Communication Studies
B.A. in Art Studio, Concentration in Graphic Design

Language skills: Beginner Spanish

Relevant Course Work:

3- Dimensional Product Design
2- Dimensional Layout Design
Design in Marketing, under UMD Robert H.Smith Business School
Public Relations Comprehensive Course

Work Experiences

Media Relations Intern, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

Jan 2009 - present

Assist Media Relations Director during video taping interviews
Participate in weekly staff meetings and brainstorming sessions
Clip related health articles for monthly "Media Monitoring Reports"

Traffic/Workflow and Design Intern, Merrick Towle Communications, Beltsville, MD

Fall 2007

Managed job flow from both the Account Management & Designer department
Responsible for assigning projects to over 15 designers based on specialties
Developed timelines for projects to follow, and monitored their status each day
Insured product quality when projects were assigned
Modified advertisements, such as changing dates, swapping out pictures, editing pictures and adjusting information

Facilities Manager, Reservations Office at Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

Summer 2007

Established a standard operating procedure (SOP) by implementing a color-coded prioritization system with office forms
First point of contact for patrons who came to the office with room reservation needs

Secretary and Webmaster, Filipino Cultural Association

2005- 2008

Collaborated with executive board members to create networking events
Generated & composed weekly newsletter to be sent to entire organization
Expanded public awareness throughout campus & Washington D.C. area through community outreach programs & fundraisers
Chaired and oversaw the execution of the annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

Programming Chair, Filipino American Studies Program

2006- 2008

Launched program that fundraised over $10,000 in scholarships.
Assembled press release packets for Filipino-American Studies Fundraising Gala
Networked with the Asian American Studies Department and representatives from the greater Filipino American community in the Washington D.C. area

Workshop Chair Coordinator, Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialog Inc.

Fall 2005

Developed a training course for and administered training to over 75 moderators
Prepared activities that helped students gain knowledge of Filipino-American Culture
Administered training to over 500 students at the mid-Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Computer and Design Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & QuarkXPress
Microsoft Office
Proficient in both Windows and Mac operating systems