EDUCATION

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

BA in Communications 2014
GPA: 3.62 - Dean's List, Presidents List
Focus: community outreach, event planning,
public relations, social media marketing

EXPERIENCE
BOSCH - North America Power Tools May 2014 - Present
Market Research & Communications Mt. Prospect, IL
Worked closely with user experience vendors - created research surveys to gain end user feedback
Held intern focus group in the creation of a corporate communication project i.e. content and schedule
Aided in creating Qualtrics surveys to gain internal feedback on current innovation processes
Conducted internal interviews for continuous improvement
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL February 2013 May
2014
External Relations Intern - Iowa City, IA
Solved event logistics, organized dcor, contacted vendors, composed press releases
Designated Community Outreach intern, managed event emails and attendee communication
Analyzed post event data: attendance, program evaluations, and feedback
Managed community seminar registration (EventPro, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey)
BOSCH - North America Automotive After Market Division Summer 2012, 2013
Marketing Intern - Broadview, IL
Oversaw product design packaging and a product press release for a specialty publication
Completed current market competitor analysis: market share, advertising tactics, strategy
Launched Women @ Bosch pilot program including: diversity events, promotional material,
networking, and event guest speakers
Assessed catalog data and product coverage gaps, reached 98% PIM data completion contributing to an
updated 2014 parts catalog release nationwide
MS CHARITY - CROP FOR A CAUSE May 2013 Present
Social Media Intern - Chicago, IL
Developed social media marketing strategies: info graphics, research and event updates, and sponsor
highlights
Launched charitys Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Promoted charity events through creative avenues: photo contests, raffles, and giveaways
Improved sponsor/donor activity and communication resulting in contributions upwards of $15,000
GLORY SALON & SPA SERVICES August 2010 January
2014
Marketing Assistant - Bartlett, IL
Designed multiple marketing salons tools for senior citizen, retirement, and rehabilitation communities
across the Chicago land area [pricing menus, brochures, and event flyers]
Created innovative marketing events to attract new customers which has aided in the expansion of from 2
locations to 17 over a 4 year period
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Brooke E. Kashnowski