ERIN SCHROEDER

1325 31st Street Apt. 315D  Des Moines, IA 50311

15017 Butternut Lane Burnsville, MN 55306
Cell: (952) 240-6404  E-Mail: erin.schroeder@drake.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain in internship in order to share my experience and acquire new skills in the fields of communications
and advertising.

EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
BA in Journalism and Mass Communication, Advertising – Creative and Management; Minor, Political Science
Anticipated Graduation, May 2012; GPA 4.0

EXPERIENCE

Relevant Coursework
Advertising Copywriting, Advertising Principles, Marketing Principles, Visual Communications, Digital Design
Production, News Reporting Principles, and Media Responsibility.

Work Experience
Special Events Intern. Drake University Alumni Office. Spring 2010-Present
Assists in the planning of major events for Drake University’s alumni. Responsible for the organization and
recording of the RSVPs for events. Decorates and works at the events. Assists with office duties as needed.
Peer Mentor/Academic Consultant. Drake University. Fall 2009
Led Welcome Weekend activities for incoming first year students. Maintained contact throughout the semester
to assist with any questions or concerns. Utilized strong interpersonal skills to assist first-years in their transition to
college.
Janitorial Assistant. Fighting Irish Inc. Burnsville, MN. May 2003-Present (Seasonally)
Assists in cleaning of office buildings. Trains new employees. Experience growth in leadership and skills to
advance in position within the company.
Summer Nanny. New Market, MN. 2007-2010
Supervised three children under the age of ten. Developed trust and rapport with family through a consistent
helpful and upbeat attitude.

SKILLS
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Experience in Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and iMovie.

Awards/Honors
Drake National Alumni Scholarship, 2008-present
Full tuition scholarship awarded based on an
interview and essay competition
Drake University Academic President’s List
Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Fraternity, 2009-present
Apple Valley High School Class Valedictorian
Activities
Delta Gamma Sorority, 2008-present.
Vice President Communications, 2010-present
Recruitment Counselor, Fall 2010
Drake Student Senate, 2009-present
Secretary, Fall 2010-present
Drake University Honors Track, 2008-present
Drake University Advertising Club, 2009-present
Committee Copywriter, Fall 2010-present
Adams Academy Leadership Institute, 2010-present
Student Alumni Association, 2010-present