MADELINE PAAKKONEN

CONTACT Creative communicator passionate about developing connections

through art, writing, and community leadership. Hard-working
651-600-9545
communication graduate with 4+ years of experience in various
madelinepaakkonen@gmail.com
communication and marketing positions within multiple
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institutions, startups, and non-profit organizations. Looking to
Chicago Metro Area
specialize my skills, gain new perspectives, and contribute to a
dynamic team through a challenging position.

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

Carthage College Writing Fellow – Marketing Lead Feb. 2019 - April 2021
2017-2021 Carthage College Brainard Writing Center
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Managed and executed all marketing efforts including blog posts, social
Bachelor of Arts - media, video production, brand choices, and networking
Communication Passionate about assessing and strengthening workplace culture and
Studio Art relationships
Minor in Spanish Consistently trained in addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in
writing and the workplace
Top 10% of class
Content Marketing Intern June - August 2020
Dispatch
KEY SKILLS
Developed and executed many aspects of this tech startup’s re-brand and
Copywriting/Editing
new website launch, including the creation of new web page chatbots,
Project management
multiple external announcements, and significant preparatory materials
Social media
Exemplified skills in project management, digital marketing and analytics,
management
copywriting, and graphic design
Proficient in Adobe
Trained in Hubspot, Google Analytics
Suite
Video production
Student Editorial Assistant Nov. 2017 – April 2020
Carthage College Office of Marketing and Communications

RELEVANT ORGS Brainstormed, pitched, and executed original ideas and projects for institution
publications and website content
Alpha Chi | National Responsible for all aspects of the J-Term Blog initiative now used annually
College Honor Extensive coordination, interviewing, and networking with Carthage students,
Society faculty, and staff members across all departments and offices

Lambda Pi Eta | Communications Student Worker July - August 2019

National Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Communication
Honor Society Served an integral member of the three-person team responsible for all
marketing and communication across the state
Kappa Pi | Worked with various internal and external organizations to plan event
International Art promotion through media creation and community support
Honor Society Exponentially increased the content output of the MDVA blog and social
media accounts