R O B E R T A N D R E W (DREW) C A R L S O N

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OBJECTIVE
To secure an internship in account management with a top national advertising agency for Summer 2011

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
♦ One year experience in television production and reporting
♦ Extensive brand training through Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
♦ Leadership ability proven through work experience, fraternity and student organizational activities
♦ Ability to work as member of a marketing team developed through part-time employment, organizational
involvement, and academics
♦ Cultural competency gained through international travel and study abroad experience in Italy and France, Spring 2010;
mission trip to Ghana, West Africa summer 2006
♦ Passion for social media and engaging audiences through new media including Twitter and Facebook

EDUCATION
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minn.
College of Liberal Arts Anticipated: December 2011
B.A. in Communications Studies, minor in Mass Communication

The University of Kansas

William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications Lawrence, Kan.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, emphasis in Strategic Communication 2007 – 2010

SCHOLARSHIPS
National Television Academy Upper Midwest Chapter Foundation 2007 Academic Scholarship
Funded by Fox Sports Net North

EXPERIENCE
KU Advertising Club Lawrence, Kan.
♦ Networked with professionals in the advertising field Fall 2009 – present
♦ Received hands-on experience and collaborated with fellow classmates in my major

KU Intrafraternity Council Lawrence, Kan.

Public Relations Officer, Junior Greek Council Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
♦ Solicited event sponsorships and raised funds to benefit Habitat for Humanity
♦ Coordinated first Annual Greek Olympics and local advertising campaign with graphic design firm
KU Student Senate Lawrence, Kan.
Freshman Senator Fall 2007 – Spring 2008
♦ Campaigned and was elected as one of five out of 26 candidates
♦ Lobbied various bills on behalf of a constituency and a coalition

KUJH-TV Lawrence, Kan.

Production Crew Member Fall 2007
♦ Collaborated with director and producer of news program
♦ Operated studio cameras, TelePrompter and performed other duties as required

KARE 11-TV (NBC) Minneapolis, Minn.

“Whatever Show” Student Reporter 2006 – 2007
♦ Collaborated with producer and student reporters and generated story ideas to engage local teen audience
♦ Reported on stories from art exhibits and logrolling to movie reviews and interviews with local bands

OTHER EMPLOYMENT
The Westin Edina Galleria Hotel, In-Room Dining Edina, Minn., June 2010 – present
D’Amico Catering, Exclusive Event Caterer Minneapolis, Minn., Summer 2010
D’Amico & Sons (seasonal), Restaurant Sales Assistant Edina, Minn., Summers 2008, 2009
City of Edina (seasonal), Aquatic Center Lifeguard Edina, Minn., Summer 2009
KU Alumni Association, Hospitality Associate Lawrence, KS, Fall 2009