Michelle E. Flater

824 N. Frink St. Apt.7, Peoria, IL 61606

Email: michelleflater5@yahoo.com

Phone: 630-776-2715

 

objective                                  To obtain a challenging full-time position in the communications field where I can apply my

                                               communication, advertising and design skills, as well as my work experience.

 

software skills                          Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXpress and Photoshop

 

education                                 Bradley University, Peoria, IL

                                                Bachelor of Arts in Communication concentration in Advertising

                                                Minors: Psychology and Graphic Design

                                                Anticipated graduation date May 2005

 

related coursework                    Entertainment Industry Seminar                        Los Angeles, CA             January term 2004

                                                -One of ten students selected for two-week annual expedition to meet with marketing, public   

                                                 relations, literary and advertising professionals in the entertainment industry.

                                                -Exposure to top-level executives with Serino Coyne and Warner Bros. Animation.

                      

related experience                    Leo Burnett, USA Inc. (Publicis Groupe)      Chicago, IL                      June-August 2004

                                               Production Intern

                                               -Gained exposure with art directors and designers.

                                               -Aided Phillip Morris creative team in preparing advertisements for client presentation.

 

                                   Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University               June-August 2004

                                               Marketing Intern

                                              -Nonprofit organization which provides courses and resources to 35,000 academically talented

                                               PreK-12th grade students and their families.

                                              -Conducted market research for marketing programs.

                                              -Developed advertisements from concept to final product for Chicago Parent.

                                              -Created and produced promotional video for summer program.

                                              -Assisted with event preparation and execution for annual regional conference.

 

                                                                ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM     Philadelphia, PA             February-May 2002

                                              Tierney & Partners (under True North Communications)

                                              Advertising Intern: Traffic Department

                                              -Contributed creative ideas to one of the inter-office Vanilla Coke pitches.

                                              -Managed account work orders and Internet research for account and creative teams.

                                             

                                               Karen Goldstein (Freelance Graphic Designer)

                                               Graphic Design Intern

                                               -Helped create designs for theatre playbills and Pennsylvania State University brochures.

                                               -Refined skills in Quark and Photoshop software.

 

other experience                     Wheaton Chrouser Fitness Center               Wheaton, IL                    May 1999-Present

                                               Head Lifeguard & Assistant Swim team Coach

                                                

activities & honors                 Acclaimed Intellectual Property Organization, Member                    August 2004-Present

                                  American Advertising Federation, Member                                       August 2002-Present

                                  Bradley University Media Society, Member                                        August 2003-May 2004

                                              Young Life, Volunteer Leader                                                            January 2003-January 2004

                                              Dean’s List                                                                                     Spring term 2002