Christian

R. Debban
rd

Address: 1115 West 23 Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50163 Email: debbanc@uni.edu Phone: (319) 242-1460

EDUCATION

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Communications: Public Relations Degree, expected graduation: May 2015
Minor: Marketing

EXPERIENCE

CEDAR VALLEY BLUE ZONES PROJECT

Public Relations and Communication Intern




January 2015 - Present
Worked with Cedar Valley restaurants to promote personal and Blue Zones brand.
Worked with team of interns to develop organizational internship packet to better future productivity
Designed Blue Zones promotional materials and restaurant graphics with Adobe InDesign
Set up and promoted on campus Blue Zone Earth Day walk
Developed Blue Zone student organization to promote the initiative on UNIs campus

IMG-LEARFIELD TICKET SOLUTIONS, Cedar Falls, Iowa



November 2014 Present

Junior Account Executive
Achieved and exceeded weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals established by management
Sold Football, Mens and Womens Basketball, Corporate Packages, Partial Plans, and Group Tickets
Contacted area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person appointments and networking events to sell
season tickets, corporate, partial plans, and group ticket plans
Called current and past customers and cold-call new sales leads to generate sales

University of Northern Iowa Athletic Department, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Marketing and Promotions Intern





August 2013 Present
Designed web ads and promotional fliers using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
Developed NCAA Division 1 Swimming and Diving marketing and promotion plan
Communicated directly with fans to create brand awareness and customer service
Organized 2 of UNI athletics most successful Greek Day events
Brainstormed with intern team to create new marketing strategies

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Iowa National Guard: C Co, 1-133, 34 ID, Oelwein, Iowa
Rank: Sergeant, Infantry Fire Team Leader, Radio Telephone Operator February 2010 Present
Established radio communication systems in Afghanistan
Held responsible for preparedness and wellness of 3 soldiers as a team leader
Relayed communication between platoon leader and commander during missions
Organized and taught classes on infantry tactics and basic soldier skills

Skills and Attributes
Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud programs on both Mac and PC
Excellent people skills; very task focused; works well under pressure with tight deadlines

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES


Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Executive Council: Philanthropy, New Membership Educator, Recruitment Chair January 2012 - Present
Served as a mentor and worked to retain new members
Organized and promoted 2 Red Cross Blood Drives for 170+ person donations
Recruited and retained 22 new members; highest total in 5 years
Used critical thinking and problem solving skills as 1 of 10 Executive Council members
Led a team that cold-called potential donors for blood drive donation appointments
Correlated with service organizations Dance Marathon, Relay for Life, and Special Olympics on events
Worked with Greek chapter leaders to figure out promotion and recruitment strategies for Greek Life


Christian R. Debban
rd

Address: 1115 West 23 Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 Email: debbanc@uni.edu Phone: (319) 242-1460

REFERENCES


Nathan Nees

Cedar Falls/Waterloo Branch Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4728 University Ave

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Nathan.j.nees@ehi.com

(712) 210-0280



Madeline Allen

Assistant Director of Marketing

University of Northern Iowa Athletic Marketing
NW Upper- UNI Dome

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Madeline.allen@uni.edu

(319) 273- 3860


Jason King

Squad Leader

Iowa Army National Guard; B Co 1-168, 34th ID
601 West Ferguson Rd

Shenandoah, IA 51601

Jasonking20@gmail.com

(402) 238- 4855




Gerald Smith

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Advisor

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Iowa Chi

1597 W 27th Street, CBB #350

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Gerald.smith@uni.edu

(319) 263- 6345