REBECCA KAPOLNEK

Current Address:
909 S. First St. Apt. 20
Champaign IL, 61820

Education

(815) 451-6386
REBECCA.KAPOLNEK@GMAIL.COM

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Permanent Address :
690 Goldenrod Drive
Algonquin IL 60102

May 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Communication College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Certificate in Public Relations

Work
Experience

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center- (May 2014- August 2014)

Interned with the Foundation Department

Organized and created all visual materials for a Fashion Show fundraiser
Updated and revised Foundation website
Drafted press releases and brochures
Interacted with many major donors, physicians and faculty
Planned 3 major events (golf outing, fashion show, Foundation gala)
Learned mail merge, Publisher, Excel and how to make a website.

The Daily Illini (September 2013-Present)

Opinion columnist, copy editor
Create headlines, check for grammar errors and write photo captions
Ensure copy adheres to AP style
Publish one column per week on a variety of topics
Proficient with InCopy and InDesign
LAS 101 Student Intern (April 2013-Present)

Teach class of 26 freshmen in college of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Act as a peer mentor, 2 consecutive years
Plan one-on-one meetings with students and help them find resources
Generate lesson plans, grade assignments, facilitate discussions among peers
Acquire leadership skills and aide in advising students throughout their first semester

Internal Social Chairman (October 2013-August 2014)

Planned and organized all date events for Sigma Kappa

Worked with food and beverage vendors, venue coordinators, entertainment personnel and
bartenders to secure details of events
Managed budget of $15,000
Created complex and creative decorations for formal dance

Perishable Sales Inc. (May 2012-August 2014)

Activities

Summer internship at food brokerage, working 5 days a week for 3 summers

Performed customer relations by answering calls and interacting with buyers
Managed promotions, coupons and special events with buyers
Created supplementary materials for food companies

Sigma Kappa Sorority (2012-Present)

Atius Chair (2012 school year) - Organized and choreographed Moms Day song and dance show;
taught and lead members of both my sorority and a fraternity

Public Relations Committee (2011-2013) Assisted public relations chair with banners, fliers and social
media