1. Olivia G. Hottle
115 Oregon Rd.| Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 | hottleo@uni.edu | (319) 415-8496 |
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
B.A. in Electronic Media Production/Electronic Media Leadership, minor in Digital Advertising, May 2015
• Involved in UNI Honors Program
• 3.99/4.00 Cumulative GPA
EXPERIENCE
Media Planning Intern, ME&V Advertising and Consulting, Cedar Falls, IA October 2013-present
• Compile media research for clients; conduct post-buy analyses; obtain information from vendors; gain
skills in SmartPlus and PrintPlus software
Video/Social Media Intern, Around the Corner Productions, Cedar Falls, IA August 2013-May 2014
• Capture shots for live sporting events; implement social media tactics for the agency and a client
Video Intern, City Church Savannah, Savannah, GA June 2013-August 2013
• Formulated a basic media plan for the church’s partner company, City Coffee; directed a team of
student creatives; developed sermon videos. See oliviahottle.com/citychurchsav for examples of work.
Pre- and Post-Production Assistant, ITS Educational Technology, Cedar Falls, IA March 2012-present
• Create and edit videos for community and campus groups while gaining knowledge of Final Cut Pro,
as well as tape and High Definition recording; motivate and encourage members of student staff
Freelance Video Producer, Build Our Ballpark, Waterloo IA July 2012-February 2013
• Managed all aspects of production for three videos showcasing the non-profit's renovated baseball field
projects while interacting with multiple clients and interviewees of various ages
Video Intern, Hellman Advertising, Waterloo, IA May 2012-July 2012
• Experienced workflows and video shoots within the advertising industry
Creative Video Intern, Prairie Lakes Church, Cedar Falls, IA May 2011-August 2011
• Independently produced several films for Children's Ministry and assisted with other video projects
while being exposed to high end video equipment and software
LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
American Advertising Federation: UNI, Cedar Falls, IA September 2012-present
Senior Video Director/ Vice President of Professional Outreach May 2013-present
• Manage video productions for campus groups and promotional videos within our organization
Cedar River Productions, Cedar Falls, IA September 2011 – present
Vice-President December 2012-December 2013
• Coordinate and supervise 15 group members for video shoots for clients
Stage Manager/Grip, Niles Media Group, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Missouri-based company) Spring 2013
• Hired as-needed for sporting events televised on ESPN3 and Illinois State's television network
Team Captain, Waterloo Community Playhouse Speed Theater Event, Waterloo, IA February 2011/12/13
• Wrote and directed two highly successful short theatre pieces in 24 hours leading 8 high school actors
HONORS AND AWARDS
• “Generational Differences in Marketing” paper selected for the 2014 National Conference on
Undergraduate Research
• Awarded the Iowa Broadcaster’s Association Scholarship
• Awarded the YWCA’s Women of Persimmon: Young Woman of Tomorrow award