1. Kaitlin Arntz
500 South Clinton St. Apt. 646
Chicago, IL 60607
kaitlin.arntz@outlook.com
630.210.4306 (cell)
PROFILE
Results-focused communication professional with background in development and execution of successful internal
and external communication programs at Fortune 500 company
EXPERIENCE
ConAgra Foods, Naperville, IL
Communication and External Relations Associate Specialist, November 2011 - Present
• Develop content for high-level communication materials, including written introduction from CEO for ConAgra
Foods Fiscal 2012 Annual Report
• Manage creation of multimedia content for Annual Employee Meeting, reaching more than 10,000 employees
across multiple locations
• Collaborate across functions to plan and execute successful year-long, multi-brand public relations programs
including brands such as Marie Callender’s and Healthy Choice
• Maintain and continuously evaluate conagrafoods.com newsroom, issue press releases and select relevant
news daily for companywide intranet newsfeed
• Set and execute against earned media strategy for trade publications
• Consult on optimization of companywide and departmental internal communication platforms, including
SharePoint and Yammer
• Head evaluation and implementation of vendor partnerships for traditional and social media
Communication and External Relations Intern, March 2011 - November 2011
• Managed internal announcement portal site and bi-weekly newsletter for Consumer Foods Retail Sales
• Constructed improved portal site and trained colleagues on streamlined announcement processes
• Led research project to inform institution of collaboration space for Lamb Weston international employees
• Wrote more than 200 articles for “Take Pride” news feed, reaching 7,000-plus employees on a daily basis
• Trained and mentored incoming intern
University Sport New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
Marketing and Event Planning Intern, September - December 2010
• Conceptualized strategic marketing campaign for 2011 New Zealand University Games, and assisted in
design and copy for direct mail, media relations, website and social media embassies
• Headed online registration system selection project, involving research and evaluation, presentation to
National Event Manager, and coordination of subsequently chosen system
• Planned, communicated and facilitated three-day Team Managers Training for 14 Team Managers
• Contacted and recruited five additional universities to participate in the 2011 New Zealand University Games
• Brainstormed and researched potential sponsors for 2011 New Zealand University Games, contacted viable
partners and wrote/edited sponsorship proposals
UNL Undergraduate Creative and Research Experience (UCARE), Lincoln, NE
Research Assistant, June 2009 - June 2010
• Gathered research and analyzed data for use in communication studies
• Surfaced and coded communication themes from interviews and focus group data

2. Kaitlin Arntz
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Journalism, Major in Advertising, 2010
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
GPA: 3.94 out of 4.0
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
• ConAgra Foods Young Professionals Network community outreach lead, 2013
• Toastmasters International member, 2012-2013
• The Second City training center improvisation student, 2012-2013
• CoSIDA NCAA Academic All-American, 2010
• Two-time NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships qualifier, 2010
• Outstanding Swimmer of the Year, 2009 and 2010
• UNL Honors Program, 2006-2010
• Participated in more than 80 community volunteering activities as part of the UNL Swim Team and Gamma
Phi Beta social sorority, 2006-2010
• Built a house for a family in Juarez, Mexico, with university group, 2008
• Extensive travel throughout France, England, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand and Australia
*References available upon request