Katherine Markert

PRESENT ADDRESS:

PERMANENT ADDRESS:

1345 W Campus Rd
Lawrence, KS 66045
katiemmarkert@gmail.com

1272 Driving Park Road

Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 208-4042

EDUCATION
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Sciences, Journalism
Anticipated major in Strategic Communications
Double minor in Business and Communication Studies
GPA: 3.91

Lawrence, KS
Anticipated May 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE
University Daily Kansan
Lawrence, KS
Marketing Specialist
January 2016 Present
Strategized and executed campus wide brand-awareness campaigns and events
Conducted research and worked with a team to manage relationships with clients
Chi Omega Sorority
Lawrence, KS
Director of Special Events
January 2016 Present
Lead a team of 15 women in planning three weekend-long events
Coordinated venue rental, catering decisions and dcor for events of 200+ people
Type A Events/Festivities
Minnetonka, MN
Meeting and Events Intern
June 2015 August 2015
Created, designed and helped construct event sites intricately and precisely
Organize information for company executives in a clear and professional manner
The Loft at Studio J
Stillwater, MN
Special Event Intern
December 2014 January 2015
Dissolved problems as they arise in a quick and experienced matter
Collaborated with professionals and clients to plan and carry out weddings and events
ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Journalism Student Leadership Board (January 2016-Present)

The Go Greek Team, Marketing Committee Member (October 2015-February 2016)
The Big Event, Committee Member (February 2015-June 2015)
University of Kansas Deans List (September 2014-Present)
Journalism School Honor Roll (September 2014-Present)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

KU Dance Marathon, raised money and participated in event for KU pediatrics

Campus Cupboard, facilitate assistance to those in need of food
Red Cross, planned and orchestrated for school/community wide blood drives