Katie Hansen

2312 W. Brermer Ave. Waverly, Iowa 50677

Phone: 319-215-6317 E-Mail: knhansen@iastate.edu
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Objective
To gain a marketing and/or social media position in an environment where I can continue to grow and learn.
Education
B.S. - Journalism and Mass Communications [Iowa State University] [2010-2014]
Emphasis in public relations, multi-media design, photojournalism, videography, and social media.
B.A. Design Studies [Iowa State University] [2010-2014]
Emphasis in photography and design concepts.
Experience
Pura Vida Divers Marketing Intern [June 2014-September 2014]
I worked to promote Pura Vida Divers through business-to-business marketing, social media management,
public relations, email marketing, photography, videography, and event coordination. Through this role I wore
a variety of hats, but each with the same goal of increasing awareness of the Pura Vida Divers business.
VEISHEA Public Relations Executive - Marketing [September 2013-April 2014]
I served as the PR Executive for the VEISHEA committee at Iowa State University. VEISHEA was the nations
largest student run organization, celebrating a week of college appreciation. I oversaw a committee, as well as
developed creative marketing strategies, coordinated media relations, managed advertising, assisted in
graphic design, organized social media, and worked as a photographer and videographer.
Iowa State University Blood Drive - Design Executive [May 2012-October 2013]
My role within the Executive Board for the Iowa State Blood Drive revolved around design and conceptual
projects. Generating everything from themes, apparel design, letterheads, and interactive print media this
position has a well-rounded design commitment that I thoroughly enjoyed and worked to better.
Waterloo Bucks Video Production Intern [May 2013-August 2013]
For the duration of the summer I was in charge of 3 camera men/women while directing and producing a live
video broadcast for each game, as well as hosting on field interviews before each game began. Additionally I
lead all the photography and design projects, such as custom baseball cards and team portraits. I started and
ran the organizations Instagram, researched statistics, and even ran concessions a time or two.
VEISHEA Graphic Design Committee [October 2012-August 2013]
I created social media content and photographed events for public promotion. The committees central idea
is to design multimedia and promotional tools to enhance and grow the VEISHEA organization and the events it
puts on. Throughout the duration of this experience I created numerous videos, photos, and online materials.



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Ethos Magazine Photographer [September 2012-November 2012]
Ethos is bi-annual publication that students look forward to each semester at Iowa State University. I
photographed for articles of the magazine such as Leid Gym Renovation and Skunk River Clean Up,
Iowa State Daily Photographer [September 2012- November 2012]
I photographed sports related pieces for The Iowa State Daily, a Pacemaker Award recipient student paper.
Semester at Sea Assistant Photographer [May-June 2012]
During my study abroad I was able to participate in a Work-Study Program that enabled me to work as the
official Student Photographer, as well as the assistant to the voyages professional photographer, Rafael
Aguilera. Duties included documenting events and excursions during the voyage as well as student life, editing
and filing images, and creating postproduction pieces.
Official VEISHEA Photographer [April 2012]
For the 2012 VEISHEA celebration I was hired as the official photographer. During the week of VEISHEA I
photographed everything from Cyclone Idol, Sporting Tournaments, Live at VEISHEA concerts, and more.
Iowa State University Athletic Communications Intern [September 2010-December 2010]
I worked as a photography intern with the Athletic Communications department of Iowa State University,
specifically Cyclones.com. Within the department I worked shooting sporting events and doing research during
weekly office hours. I organized and edited photos during post-production work, these photos were later
posted to the webpage and other publications.
K Hansen Photography-Freelance Business (October 2009-present]
During the fall of my senior year of high school I began to work doing freelance photography. Originally fulfilling
the need of a photographer for my fellow classmates, the freelance senior photography sparked a growing
business. I now photograph seniors, engagements, families and weddings through my portrait work.
Skills
I am always ready to learn. Throughout my undergraduate years and external experiences, Ive found that
ones cup is never full. No matter how long I have been working in a field, there are always new techniques to
learn, and new lessons to be taught. I strive to be the best in what I know and learn from the best in areas to be
improved. My work ethic is strong, its been proven tried and true that hard work pays off. I take pride in what I
do, and I hold myself, and those I work with, accountable for their tasks.
Throughout my years in the education system I have taken the opportunity to challenge myself and became a
leader within the Iowa State University student body. I plan to continue this leadership upon entering the work
force, pushing to create better products and services each and every day.
Software Knowledge; Word, Excel, Power Point, Prezi, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Lightroom.