Erica Kuestersteffen is seeking an entry-level position in advertising with her BS in Journalism and strategic communication emphasis from the University of Kansas. She has work experience as a cashier at The Market, Taco Bell, and Walmart where she interacted with customers, handled transactions, and took on additional responsibilities. Erica also studied abroad in Italy and is proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, video editing software, and Italian.

1. Erica Kuestersteffen
1407 W 7th Street, No. 25
Lawrence, KS 66044
(303) 902-2576
Erica_Kuestersteffen@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: Tech savvy, creative new graduate seeks entry level position in advertising
EDUCATION
2011-2015 University of Kansas
BS in Journalism, strategic communication emphasis; English minor
● Honor Roll
● Worked 20-40 hours a week to pay for college expenses
● Created a Strategic Communication Campaign for a field-study client, The Jayhawk
Commission; conducted interviews and focus groups; wrote news stories and news
releases for courses; shot and edited video
● Ad Club, Equestrian Club
2014 CIMBA Study Abroad Program, Paderno Del Grappa, Italy
EXPERIENCE
2011-Present The Market Lawrence, Kansas
Cashier
●Was selected to open before my manager and to stay after he had gone
●Opened the safe and took out money for the day
●Closed registers at the end of the day
●Greeted and solved problems for customers
2014 Taco Bell Emporia, Kansas
Cashier
● Successfully balanced interactions with customers and other restaurant operations
● Chosen by management to staff drive-through window in order to maximize productivity
and quality control
2013 Walmart Emporia, Kansas
Cashier
● Greeted customers and handled business transactions
OTHER Proficient in Italian; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint;experience with Photoshop, Final
Cut Pro, Adobe InDesign. Kepner-Tregoe: Leadership Training Certified through the
CIMBA Study Abroad Program