Kristin E.

Walser 457 Clouds Way (803) 984-3261

Rock Hill, SC 29732 KristinWalser@gmail.com

Objective To attain a challenging full-time career applying my education, strategic thinking,

experience and innovative creativity.

Education University of South Carolina August 2005- May 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising
Cumulative GPA- 3.977, Summa Cum Laude

Honors College of Journalism and Mass Communications 2009 Top Scholar, Kappa Tau Alpha:
Top Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity, Order of
Omega Greek Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Gamma Sigma
Alpha Honors Society, Recipient of Journalism & Mass Communications Scholarship,
TOAST recipient, South Carolina Life Scholarship.

Experience Abitibi-Bowater, Inc. April 2006- August 2007

Marketing Intern
Responsible for clerical work including answering incoming calls, taking messages,
assisting with schedules, completing travel arrangements, maintaining client relations,
applying superb time management skills, writing articles for weekly newsletter, creating
sales notebooks, writing cover letters, making pamphlets, completing research, drafting
boiler plates, attending conferences, designing and creating training manuals.

Carolina Alumni Association May 2008- May 2009

Communications Officer
Brought in over 4,000 student members by using skills in advertising, public relations and
event planning. Responsible for writing weekly newsletters, creating brand books, leading
weekly meetings, and serving as Executive Officer to the My Carolina Advisory Board.
Applied excellent cooperative, leadership, creative, written and verbal skills to ensure the
development and expansion of the organization. Also responsible for clerical duties
including operating front desk, greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, data entry,
filing, office organization, mail and sponsor relations.

NSAC Ad Team, USC August 2008- May 2009

Copywriter
Worked with a team of 23 students to develop a comprehensive integrated marketing
campaign to combat binge drinking among college students for The Century Council. Our
campaign competed in the 2009 National Student Advertising Competition with over 150
colleges and universities.

Skills Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and database programs; Mac
and PC proficient, excellent written and verbal skills, superb time management, self-
starter, quick learner and determination and drive to succeed.