1. KATHERINE HILL DIECKMANN
4 Alpine Drive Newnan, GA 30263 (678)416-8258 katherinedieckmann25@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Business Administration 2014 Americus, Georgia
Major: Marketing
EXPERIENCE
ACUITY BRANDS 2014-PRESENT
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Conyers, Georgia
 Selected for position in the specialized entry level rotational program of the Acuity Brands organization working in the
tailored areas of sales, marketing, and product development.
 Worked with talented professionals in various divisions of the Acuity Brands company
 Specialized division experience rotations included: Decorative Residential Group, Corporate Accounts, E-Commerce, Sales,
Customer Care, and Lighting Center experience
 Created and marketed various pieces of literature as marketing and promotional materials for company products
 Worked with retail industry leaders including Walmart and Target
 Resolved issues and lighting concerns when contacted by corporate account clients
 Assisted with technological aspects of different programs and data tools for Acuity Brands products
 Coordinated with Home Depot in adding hundreds of new lighting products to the Home Depot website
 Assisted customers with various product sales transactions
 Communicated with customers regarding needs and issues with products.
 Troubleshot and helped to resolve concerns as presented
 Face to face customer interactions within Acuity Brands Lighting Center
 Conducted tours and made presentations regarding products
 Nominated and served on the Company Picnic Committee
 Marketed and assisted in promoting the Annual Company Picnic to 900 employees of Acuity Brands
CITY OF AMERICUS 2013
MARKETING INTERN-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION & AMERICUS-SUMTER TOURISM COUNCIL Americus, Georgia
 Assisted the Downtown Development Director/Tourism Executive Director in day to day activities
 Created newspaper, magazine, and sponsorship ads and event invitations
 Managed promotional item inventory, and also ordering of items
 Gathered and packaged marketing collateral for distribution at tradeshows and other special events
 Performed administrative office duties in support of various Marketing efforts
 Assisted with further development of BCC: Bridging Campus to Community Committee
 Assisted with all elements of the organization, marketing, and implementation of special events such as: Taste of Sumter,
Downtown Open House, Downtown Trick or Treat, Christmas Open House, Parade of Trees, and Christmas Parade
 Worked on other identified marketing projects with other City of Americus Departments
 Assisted with numerous events and activities of the Americus-Sumter Tourism Council
 Performed administrative responsibilities at the Americus Welcome Center
 Performed customer service functions: answered calls, greeted visitors, provided assistance/direction regarding activities,
services, events, and information
PARKER’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 2013
MARKETING/OFFICE ASSISTANT Americus, Georgia
 Assisted with collection, preparation, and maintenance of information for various correspondence materials for
organization
 Prepared and completed various forms, reports, and means of correspondence
 Operated a personal computer, postage machine, telephone, general office equipment and other equipment as necessary to
complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other system software
KAPPA DELTA SORORITY 2011-2013
SOCIAL CHAIRMAN Americus, Georgia
 Sole responsibility for the direct organizing, planning and implementation of all social activities of sorority chapter
 Maintained excellent relations on behalf of the sorority and kept actively involved in all university meetings and events
 Coordinated with other Greek organizations in planning and conducting social events.
 Scheduled, coordinated and completed required documentation with the Georgia Southwestern State University Office of
Student Affairs

2. PACE CHAIRMAN
 Implemented national sorority mission of PACE principles
 Organized and facilitated meetings focused on the PACE principles for the sorority chapter
 Fostered growth of chapter members, campus, and society centered upon PACE principles
 Responsible for educating and conveying PACE principles with all chapter activities including: meetings, philanthropic
events, seminars, and social events
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY ZEPHYR ORGANIZATION 2010-2011
ZEPHYR REPRESENTATIVE Americus, Georgia
 Selected to be a representative of the GSWSU Zephyr student organization designed to assist the Office of Admissions in
recruitment of prospective students
 Coordinated and facilitated campus tours for prospective students and parents
 Participated in visits to high schools for student recruitment events and activities
 Attended campus and community events on behalf of the organization
 Assisted with planning, coordination and implementation of GSWSU Preview Day events
REFERENCES
 Kevin Reeves, President, Parker’s Heating and Air Conditioning
134 Thomas Drive Americus, GA 31709 229.924.3693
 Mandy Young, Acquisitions & Development, JES Holdings/Affordable Equity Partners, LLC
3290 Northside Parkway NW Atlanta, GA 30327 229.938.7979
 Callie Hammond, Advisor, Kappa Delta Sorority
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive Americus, GA 31709 229.938.5171
 Ben Andrews, Community Development Director, City of Americus
101 West Lamar Street Americus, GA 31709 229.924.4411
 Angie Singletary, Downtown Development Director/Tourism Executive Director, City of Americus
101 West Lamar Street Americus, GA 31709 229.815.6249
AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 Georgia Southwestern State University Zephyr Student Organization, Selected honor
 Prevent Child Abuse America Organization-Kappa Delta Sorority National Philanthropy, Advocate and Volunteer
 Bridging the Gap Food Bank, Newnan, GA, Volunteer
 Americus Main Street & Americus-Sumter Tourism Council, Volunteer
 Girl Scouts of America-International Girls Day Event, Coordinator and Volunteer