Holley McConnell is a graduate student at Columbia College Chicago seeking an internship in arts and entertainment. She has a BA in Mass Communications Advertising and Media Studies from Texas State University where she graduated magna cum laude and was on the Dean's List. Her experience includes customer service and marketing internships at various companies where she gained skills in event planning, promotions, social media, and account management.

1. 100 West Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL, 60610
214.422.4017
holley.mcconnell@gmail.com
Who am I? A young, aspiring graduate student seeking a promotional/managerial internship in the arts and entertainment industry.
Where have I Columbia College Chicago, Expected graduation: May 2012
been? MAM in Arts Management
Texas State University, Magna Cum Laude, Graduated: Dec. 2009
BA in Mass Communications Advertising, Minor in Media Studies
Dean’s List Spring 2007- Dec 2009
International Study Abroad, Italy, France, UK, Switzerland, Summer 2006
Art History
What have I Fine Arts and Commuication Council of Scholars
achieved? Dean’s list for 3 consecutive semesters
Golden Key International Honor Society
Top 15% of class
Dean’s Scholarship, Dec 2008
Awarded to the top four students in each program, nominated by professors in program
MeetingTechOnline, Published Article, “ Microsoft Integrates Beneficial Social Media Tools,” Aug 2009
Interviewed Digital Event Marketing Manager at Microsoft on social media growth in their industry
Account Management Campaign for Redbox Rentals, Research/Creative, Fall 2009
Voted “Best Campaign” by Dell based on creative strategy and innovative research
Media Campaign for Red Bull, Creative/Promotion, Fall 2009
Advertising Campaign for Aldo Shoes, Copywriting/Creative, Spring 2008
Advertising Campaign for Calli’s Boutique, Creative/Research, Fall 2007
What can I do? Microsoft Office Programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
Media/Database: MRI, SRDS, Nielsen, ADAPT
Creative: Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, XHTML, Final Cut Pro
What have I done? Hanley Wood Exhibitions, Irving, TX, Customer Service Coordinator, Jan 2010- Present
Attendee development projects, customer support for online tool usage, conference program marketing
Will Taylor & Strings Attached, Austin, TX, Music Business Management Intern, Aug- Dec 2009
Managed band logistics including scheduling, booking, media, concert management, promotions components
KTSW 89.9, San Marcos, TX, Promotions Intern, Jan- Dec 2009
VIP promotions officer for Spring Concert Series, event planning, promotion for bi-weekly radio events
MeetingTechOnline, Austin, TX, Marketing Intern, May- Aug 2009
Social media marketing, promotion for webinars/international summits, writer for publicity/press release campaign
Adcetera Inc., Addison, TX, Creative Intern/ Shadow, Jan 2009
Web editing, design, blog development, account management training for clients
What am I a part i5 Advertising, Century Council Campaign, San Marcos, TX, Promotions Intern, Jan- May 2009
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Developed campaign centering on dangers of binge drinking, 3rd runner up in 10th district competition
AdClub, San Marcos, TX, Webmaster, Aug 2008- May 2009
Manged social media outlets, designed/updated AdClub Web site, led group tours to New York/Dallas ad agencies
Houston American Advertising Federation Competition, Research, Nov 2008
Created advertising campaign for Dell, developed research component
Residential Life Honor’s Student Council, San Marcos, TX, Secretary/Treasurer, Aug 2006- May 2007
Organized monthly events, managed finances, communicated plans and events to residential honor’s college members