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Kaito Lane SW Rochester, MN 55902 507.990.9414

Katherine Crane Hauser

katherinecranehauser@gmail.com
EDUCATION University of Missouri, Columbia, MO August 2009- May 2013 Bachelor of Journalism in Strategic Communication, Minor in Psychology, Certificate in Multicultural Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.63 Graduated cum laude from the Honors College, Deans List all semesters Walter Williams Scholar, which recognizes top incoming Missouri School of Journalism students Relevant Coursework: Strategic Campaigns, Communications Law, Strategic Writing, Strategic Design & Visuals, Strategic Communication Research, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology Universit Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium January 2012-April 2012 Brussels Study Abroad Internship Program EXPERIENCE Program Director May-August 2012 & 2013 Camp Olson YMCA, Longville, MN Executed the planning, scheduling and supervision of more than 1,000 campers and 70 staff members Managed and evaluated all program areas and staff members for safety and quality of programming Legislative Intern, Office of Representative Jeanne Kirkton January 2013-May 2013 Missouri House of Representatives, Jefferson City, MO Monitored and tracked legislation, attended committee hearings, and answered constituent correspondence Prepared and disseminated district-wide constituent survey that yielded more than 1,000 responses and influenced decision-making on key issues facing the general assembly Account Executive, AdZou Capstone Course January 2013-May 2013 University of Missouri and FullStream Wireless, Columbia, MO Team leader and client liaison for strategic campaign to increase brand awareness for FullStream Wireless Developed comprehensive campaign including brand strategy, research, ad copy, budget and media planning Resulted in client implementing select campaign recommendations, including guerilla advertising strategies Communications Intern January 2012-April 2012 American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium Responsible for internal and external communication activities, which included promotions, publications, event planning, electronic and online communications, and press activity Independently completed 2011 annual report, including the compilation, creation of content, design and layout, which was presented and distributed to more than 140 member companies a the Annual General Meeting Completed ad hoc projects as requested, including creation and dissemination of promotional fliers, press releases and website articles, layout, fact-checking and editing of international publications Research Assistant to Dr. Glenn Leshner August 2009-December 2011 Psychological Research on Information and Media Effects Lab, Columbia, MO Studied the cognitive emotional effects of media, with an emphasis on host-selling in contemporary television Independently designed and built projects in MediaLab; conducted studies and processed data LEADERSHIP Chapter President 2011-2012 Society of Professional Journalists August 2009- May 2013 Maintained chapters standing as largest student chapter in the nation by planning professional development and skills workshops, networking activities and speaker series on new media Events Chair 2010-2011 Awards Coordinator 2009-2010, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority August 2009- May 2013 Organized and executed six events for 200-600 people over one year and managed a budget of $30,000 Wrote seven petitions to international headquarters resulting in winning Founders Cup for best chapter Honors College Ambassador, University of Missouri Honors College, Columbia, MO August 2009- May 2013 Skills: Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, MediaLab and Microsoft office