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Kourtney Mather

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MY RESUME:

Kourtney Mather

Education:

University of Utah

August 2008 – Present
•    Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts

Expected Graduation 2012

Olympus High School

August 2005 – June 2008

Experience:

Colonial Stock Transfer

June 2011 – Present
Secretary/Marketing Assistant
•    Create and execute strategic advertising ideas for the company
•    Correspond daily with worldwide CEOs and CFOs to market services
•    Resolve people’s questions and concerns pertaining to their account
•    Secure financial information between individuals and brokers
•    Handle millions of dollars of stock on a daily basis

Walker’s Swim Kids

June 2010 – June 2011
Instructor
•    Communicated information between parents and staff
•    Solved clients’ questions and concerns pertaining to company policies
•    Compiled daily and weekly reports to improve the strengths and weaknesses of the company
•    Assessed and trained potential new employees
•    Motivated staff and students

Robert’s Arts and Crafts

August 2008 – June 2010
Customer Service Representative
•    Collaborated with store management to improve services and sales
•    Strategically planned store display layouts to increase sales
•    Assisted customers with their questions and concerns

The Old Meeting House

February 2007 – August 2010
Hostess
•    Coordinated and organized event schedules
•    Ensured punctuality during events
•    Supervised the affairs of the events

Skills and Interests:
•    Experienced in Word, Excel, and Power Point
•    Competent in typing 80 words per minute
•    Devoted in writing blog: alandkourt.blogspot.com
•    Positive and motivated personality
•    Excel in violin and piano
•    Enjoy the outdoors while hiking, camping, river rafting, and snowmobiling
•    Devoted to family and friends

ABOUT ME:

A few things about me: I am a lurp, I am an avid Harry Potter fan, I grew up running rivers throughout Utah and Idaho, I have a third-grade sense of humor and I love to read and write.

I originally picked strategic communication as my major thinking I would go into event planning, but I have discovered in the past year just how much I love to write, edit and analyze other peoples’ writing.  This has resulted in my new-found interest in the public relations field.

I find myself practicing my writing and editing skills even in my free time, whether it’s proof-reading my husband’s papers, reading my favorite Steinbeck novel or writing something random on my blog.

Don’t worry, though, I’m not always so boring.  I can also often be found having Nerf gun or paintball wars with my family, hiking in my favorite spots of Utah, watching Criminal Mind marathons with my husband or napping.

Joape Pela (Whopper)

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MY STORIES:

*Ethics of Newswriting 101(In Class Story)

*911 Emergency Call Not Really Important? (In class Story)

*Captain of Americas Rugby Team (Enterprise Story)

MY RESUME:

JOAPE PELA

Football Coach (Graduate Assistant)

My objective is to obtain a position as Graduate Assistant for Utah University’s football program.

Eventually I would like to use this position to expand my current knowledge of football.  In having this position I would be able to contribute. With this position I would also like to be able to teach young boys and men the game of football.  I would be more apt to explain the game as well as the importance and the lessons to be learned on the sidelines

Experience

High School Football (Mountain View High School)                                                        [Sept. 2003-July 2007]

Freshman Year- I was the starting Tight end for the varsity football team receiving the Freshman of the year award.

Sophomore- Senior Year- Named team Capitan and I was a 2-way starter playing Middle Linebacker and Tight end. Led the team to an El Camino Division championship all 3 years.

College Football (Foothill CC & University Of Utah)                                                            [Aug 2007-Present]

Foothill College Freshman Season I was Team Captain and started at Defensive Tackle. Led the team to a 10-2 record and a Silicon Valley Bowl Championship. Obtained a full scholarship from the University of Utah.

Utah- I am a current player finishing up my second season playing on the Defensive Line.

 Education

Mountain View High School                                                                                            [Sept.2003-June 2007]

–       High school degree.

Foothill College                                                                                                               [July 2008- July 2009]

–       Associates in Arts degree in Human Performance and Physical Education.

University Of Utah                                                                                                            [Aug. 2009- Present]

–        Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications

–      Emphasis: New Media

Skills

I am a hard worker who is very reliable with a pet peeve of being late. I can do anything from cleaning to cooking. I you can see above on the “experience” section I am an exceptional football player who can and will share the knowledge of the game of football to those who are willing to learn.

ABOUT ME:

My name is Joape Pela and my family and I are from the beautiful islands of Fiji. I am the second youngest of six siblings and I was born and raised in the sunny weather of California. I love to play sports and spend time with my family and friends. Im easy going so don’t be afraid to approach me.

Spencer Peters

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Spencer Peters

361 South 1300 East – Salt Lake City, UT – (224) 688-7224 – smpeters23@gmail.com

Objective
Contribute to servicing clients and delivering great work at an advertising agency where I can help generate brand emotion and connection for the people we serve.
Profile
Creative, motivated, and dependable individual with a passion for design and brand management within the marketing industry. Graduate of the University of Utah with professional experience working domestically and abroad in multiple facets of the industry. Have the ability to take concepts and mission statements of companies and incorporate that into a physical design to help showcase a given company’s products. Also possess Microsoft Office skills to design databases, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Skills Summary

  • Team Player
  • Creative
  • Accountable
  • Brand Design
  • Financial Accounting
  • Quarterly reports
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Responsible

Employment History  

PIERPONT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT- Salt Lake City, UT
Below-the-Line Advertising & Promotions, June 2010 – December 2010
LEO BURNETT UK – London, UK
Account Management Intern for Kellogg’s & McDonald’s, June 2011 – August 2011
ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS – Salt Lake City, UT
Unversity of Utah Student Adversiting Agency – Account Management, August 2011 – May 2012
Education  
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH – Salt Lake City, UT
B.S. Strategic Communications & Business Minor – Fall 2007 – Spring 2012
Professional Experience
GENERAL OFFICE
Account Management
o    Accounts receivable, Payroll, and Scheduling
CLIENT SERVICES
Brand Design
o    Ability to take different company wants, goals, and objectives and incorporate into effective advertising platforms for clients.
Statistical Analysis
o    Mathematic ability to decipher and implement formulas and equations to help better understand industry statistics.
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
Positive Peer Culture
o    Ability to conduct and participate in team building activities that emphasize accountability and responsibility.

ABOUT ME:

I am a 22-year-old senior at the University of Utah studying strategic communication in addition to studying for a business minor with plans to graduate in the Spring of 2012.

I grew up in Chicago, Illinois and lived there my entire life before I made my way to Utah in the Fall of 2007. I don’t eat Chicago style hot dogs, Lou Malnati’s really does make the best pizza in the entire world and I still support the Cubs regardless that they haven’t won a championship in 103 years and counting.

My professional experience includes working for Pierpont Entertainment District doing below-the-line advertising and promoting, interning as an account manager for Leo Burnett’s London office and being an active member of the university’s student run advertising agency, Absolute Communication.

I look forward to enjoying my last semester at Utah to the fullest and cherish all past, present, and future memories I have in my remaining days.

L. Wylie Shepard

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

OBJECTIVE

I am a creative, personable, and dedicated person who loves to learn and to be challenged. I have the ambition to work hard and succeed in any given environment.

PROFILE

As a current student at the University of Utah, I have completed upper-division math, English, and French classes while continuing to expand my proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe CS5 programs such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I have also grown to possess very strong communication and writing skills in the process of taking classes to fulfill my Mass Communication major. I can offer a unique outlook on any situation and provide the perfect solution.

WORK HISTORY

Clinical Neurosciences Center — University of Utah, July 2011-Present

Research Clerk

Silver Peak Properties – Park City, Utah, May 2009-Present

Residential and Business Manager

Utah Olympic Park – Park City, Utah, May 2008-September 2010

Track Crew

Gemstone Hotels and Resorts – Park City, Utah, September 2007-July 2008

Administrative Assistant

EDUCATION

Westminster College (Salt Lake City, Utah) 2008-2009

University of Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah) 2009-Present

Graduating in Spring 2012 with a B.A. in Mass Communication (with an emphasis in Journalism) and minors in French and Computer Arts

ABOUT ME:

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts and lived in the city for 14 years before moving to Park City, Utah during my freshman year of high school. I graduated from Park City High School in June of 2008 and went on to attend the University of Utah. I began my first year at the U without any idea of what I wanted to major in but throughout the last four years I have found that journalism is what I would like to do for the rest of my life.

I have always been interested in medical sciences and I hope to be able to apply that interest to my journalism career. I am currently working for the Clinical Neurosciences Center at the University of Utah Hospital where I have had the opportunity to work on multiple studies investigating neurological disorders and stroke. I would like to be able to use the knowledge I have gained from my time at the CNC to write informative journalistic articles in the medical field.

Sarah Vaughn

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My Stories :

My Resume:

Energetic, Self-Motivated, and Career minded individual. Two years of excellent customer service skills, coupled with the ability to identify customer needs. Invested in the customer, to ensure that there is customer service satisfaction at all times.
Objective
To be part of an organization that positively impacts the lives of others and enhances customer service.
Work Experience
Associate Director of Innovation Board                                                                          2011-Current
Associate Director is part of the Union Programming Council which is a family of seven  student directors who have been selected through an extensive board interviewing process, resume review, and presentation. Their mission is to plan, organize, and develop activities on campus with the help of dozens of associate directors. UPC serves as the heart of the Union, inviting every student to come participate, serve, and learn while enhancing their educational experience.
DELiA*s .   Orlando, FL                                                                                                                                2011-Current
·        Worked on the sales floor and helped customers with putting outfits together.
·       Worked in Fitting room.
·       Worked at the counter as a cashier
·       Collected and placed merchandise in appropriate areas.
Marshalls Dept. Store. Orlando, FL                                                                                                                  2008-2011
· Worked on the sales floor, helped customer to find merchandise.
· Worked in fitting room.
· Collected and placed merchandise in appropriate areas.
· Worked at the counter as a cashier.
History of Involvement
Best Buddies                                                                                                                                      2007-2010
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heavenly Hoofs                                                                                                                                 2007-2009
n  Heavenly Hoofs was established in 2002 for the sole purpose of serving individuals with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. We accomplish this the use of specially trained horses and advanced instructors who are certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). We strive to instill confidence, provide happiness and excitement, and most importantly, a feeling of inclusion for all our students. A sense of accomplishment is apparent in each child’s spirit as they learn to groom, care for, and ride their horse.
Young Democrat of America                                                                                                                                  2008-2009
It was a High School Club organization and I was Vice- President of the club. We help promote Obama campaign in our High School and community. Furthermore, we had debates with the Young Republican and competitions.  The program engages Young Democrats through their local county and high school chapters, through state and regional programming, and nationally through events like our national convention.
FCCLA                                                                                                                                                             2006-2010
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Everyone is part of a family, and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus.
Education
University of Utah                                                                                                                                      2010- Current
Salt Lake City, Utah
Harmony High School                                                                                                                                  2006-2010
High School Diploma, St Cloud, Florida.
Honors/Achievements
Selected as a member of the National English Honor Society. This honor is bestowed on students selected for accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement.  For two years, I was President of my Seminary Class . I was awarded a Journalism Scholarship for the year of 2010-2011. I was a Student Ambassador which enable me to travel to New Zealand and Australia.

About Me:

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Utah majoring in mass communication with an focus on broadcast journalism.I am from the beautiful sunshine state ( Florida) and I loved that I was raised in Florida.  I love being involved on campus and creating events for the University students. I am a Associate Director of Innovation Board at the Union Programming Council.  We create events for U students to get involved and making the U campus a better place.

I am an avid fashion lover and I hope to be a fashion stylist in the future. However, if that dream doesn’t become realized; I would love to be a Entertainment journalist and be the next Mary Hart. I hope to accomplish many things in my life and to travel the world. I want to eventually live in New Zealand. I had the opportunity to be a student ambassador and travel to New Zealand and Australia; I fell in love with the culture and the people.

My objective in life is to make my parents proud and accomplish all that I can before I die.

Stephanie Graves

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MY RESUME:

Education

University of Utah                                B.A. 2012 in Communications

Weber State University                        A.S. 2011

Rowland Hall-St Marks                       Graduated in 2004

Related Experience

Acting manager,  Gap, 2010-Present

  • Communicate with fellow employees goals, tasks and expectations for the day.
  • Supervise operations and adjust practices to meet daily sales goals.
  • Get feedback from employees about issues they are having in the workplace.
  • Count and balance registers each night.
  • Talk with customers and create enthusiasm for the brand and products.

Customer Service Rep, Prepass/ACS, 2009-2010

  • Answer inbound calls in a friendly manner while gaining information from customers.
  • Troubleshoot equipment over the phone and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Input and process time sensitive data.

Visuals Manager, Gap, 2007-2009

  • Map merchandising strategies in the store and adjust to accommodate store layout.
  • Design wall and window displays and dress mannequins.
  • Open and closing responsibilities such as counting registers.
  • Communicate with customers and use good communication to diffuse sensitive situations.

Customer Service, Gap, 2006-2007

  • Greet and interact with customers.
  • Operate cash registers and process sales.
  • Organize and process the fitting rooms while suggesting outfits for customers.

Honors

  • Member of the Weber State Women’s Golf team 2004-2007
  • Member of the Girls Junior Americas Cup Golf team 2000,2001, 2003
  • Headmasters list 2003 and 2004
  • Rotary scholar nominee in 2000

 

Special Skills

  • Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Inventor, AutoCAD

ABOUT ME:

My name is Stephanie Graves, I am 26 and a third year communication student at the University of Utah. I plan on graduating summer of 2012 and entering into the exciting world of public relations with an emphasis in the mass media and advertising.

This is my second and final year at the University of Utah. Previously I attended Weber State University on a golf scholarship and then transferred to the University of Utah last spring.  Spending 3 years at Weber State, I changed my major four different times before finally stumbling upon the great major of communication.  I love the elementary idea behind communications but have come to find that it really can make an impact on not just my life, but allows me an outlet to connect with other people as well.


Chris Springsteen

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MY RESUME:

Christopher Springsteen
11486 S 4340 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(321) 663-2387
chrisspringsteen@cfl.rr.com

Education

University of Utah
• Strategic Communications Major, 2014
• Business and Communication Courses completed
• 3.1 GPA

Ocoee High School, diploma earned 2010
• National Honor Society
• Varsity Soccer for Four years
• Graduated top 15% in Senior Class

Job Experience

Rush Soccer Academy
August 2009-February 2010, Ocoee, FL

• Assisted in planning and set up of soccer practices and games
• Utilized teamwork and relationship skills to accomplish efficient and well run events
• Developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills during tenure

Center for Women and Children in Crisis
July-August 2011, Provo, UT

• Answered incoming crisis calls and directed them to appropriate counselor
• Organized incoming donations from public
• Assisted with general needs of residents

Qualifications

• Experienced and proficient with MAC OS and Windows OS
o MS Office suite of products
o Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent organizational skills
• Well developed interpersonal skills

ABOUT ME:

My name is Chris Springsteen. I grew up in Ocoee, Florida and moved to Salt Lake City for college. I’m a sophomore student at the University of Utah. I enjoy doing anything that relates to sports or the outdoors, and I especially like writing about those two things, more specifically football, skiing, baseball, golf, fishing and hunting. I try to be outdoors as much as possible, because there is so much to see and do.

My ultimate dream is to work in the marketing department for a sports team out west somewhere. ESPN is a backup plan for me if that falls through. I want to do some kind of internship with a Salt Lake sports radio company within the year or potentially for a pro sports team in the city.

Laura May Qualey

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

LAURA QUALEY 

U0599679@utah.edu

(801) 633-4148

EXPERIENCE:                       

Personal Assistant/Child Care Provider

 For Patricia Ross  Sep ’09- July ‘10

 p.ross@utah.edu (801) 550-5155

  • Worked as care-taker for two children (ages 9&12)
  • Safely drove children from school to various activities
  • Completed tasks for Patricia on short notice, exemplified                    exceptional communication skills and ability to manage time              effectively.
  • Built lasting and trustworthy relationships with both my employer and her children.

  IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center

  Camp Counselor June ’08- Aug ‘09

   Supervisor: Jerrad Strand (801) 581-0098

  • Worked with 6-8 Yr old children (including children with                                                                   disabilities)
  • Safely supervised children through swim lessons,                                  physical exercises, and field trips.
  • Gained parent/child trust and the ability and knowledge to calm down children in extreme circumstances while remaining calm and in control.
  • Received Camp “Every Child” Award for going above and beyond job requirements, and being passionate about my position.

EDUCATION:           

Juan Diego Catholic High School (Draper Utah – Graduate)

 University of Utah : Pre-Major – Computer Science

SKILLS:     

  • Able to communicate and work well with others in a stressful environment, computer knowledgeable,
  • First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
  • Food Handling certificate
  • Excellent customer service, able to listen to/give clear instructions
  • Skilled public speaker
  • Possess ability and eagerness to learn and better myself.

                                               

ABOUT ME:

I’m a news junkie who loves to ski, hates math and values sleep.