Claire Isabelle Carlson
ccarlson1@carthage.edu
September- May Address
2001 Alford Park Drive, Box 96
Kenosha, WI 53140
630-632-6231
Permanent Address
1131 Maple Lane
Batavia, IL 60510
630-632-6231
Objective Pursuing a career in communication and public relations with a hopeful future in event
planning. Energetic, self-motivated, organized, and eager individual with experience in event
planning, service industries, and customer service
Education Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
Bachelor of Arts, May
2017
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Batavia High School, Batavia, IL
Majors: Communications, Public Relations
Professional Work Experience
Weldstar, Marketing Intern
June 2016-Current
Assisted in Website updating and maintaining social media presence
Conducted competitor analysis data including social media, buying, and customer satisfaction
Created survey for existing customors and analyzed results to find
Created a marketing plan for the company based on industry trends and data collected
Carthage College Student Ambassador, Tour Guide _
Fall 2014-Current
Give tours to prospective students and families year round
Answer questions of prospective students while sitting on a student panel for an audience of 50-60
Work registration tables for preview days for prospective students
Go to mingling events for prospective students
Velocity Consulting, Vice President of Communications
Fall 2015-Current
 On Campus Student Run Consulting Firm working with companies in the Kenosha area
 Send out weekly emails of meeting minutes
 Coordinated with companies to find students best qualified for their needs
Eagle Brook Country Club, Event Planning Assistant
May 2015- September 2015
Give tours to prospective clients of the venue
Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher to create event documents
Worked closely with club members and did receptionist work
Helped with club Marketing and Social Media to promote the venue to prospective customers
Set up weddings and other events for 20+ clients
Cadeau Events, Virtual Event Planning Intern
January 2015-May 2015
Conducted reach out calls to vendors and venues
In charge of all social media accounts
Marketing and vendor communications to promote event services
Assistance with event planning
Community Service Experience
Make-A-Wish Foundation- Worked closely with
organization to raise money for Wish Child
February 2014-Present
Community Service Chair- Planned Week of Wishes
and raised over $7500 for organization
Chi Omega Fraternity
Spring 2015-Spring 2016
Activities
Red Hots Dance Team, Carthage College
Spring 2014- Present
Chi Omega Fraternity, Recruitment Chair,
Spring 2014-Present
Velocity Consulting, Communication VPFall 2015-Present