Campus Address

307 East Daniel Street #601

Champaign, IL 61820

EDUCATION

JILLIAN KOTHANEK
jillkothanek@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/jillkoth
(630) 903-8225

Permanent Address
1119 Gilbert Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | May 2017

GPA: 3.63/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Advertising
Business Minor
Currently working towards completing 15-credit hour Media Sales Certificate Program

WORK EXPERIENCE
UIUC College of Media | Social Media Marketing Specialist | August 2015-Present
Developed a strategic plan focused on the role social media plays in recruitment
Launched and maintain the colleges social media accounts on several platforms
Support the production of promotional videos to reach a targeted audience
Advocate Health Care | Public Affairs & Marketing Intern | May 2015-August 2015
Created and analyzed ROI reports for Advocates direct and electronic
Assisted in the launch of a new website and created original website content
Managed the Twitter and analytics account to drive activity to all Advocate affiliated websites
Worked as an official contributing writer for their Health eNews website
Capri Ristorante | Hostess | May 2014-August 2015
Worked alongside restaurant owner to produce new wine menu
Applied strong organization and communication skills when engaging with customers and staff
Prioritized tasks to perform proficiently and achieve high customer satisfaction
Catered to a diverse customer base

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR

OMD Chicago | Job Shadow | November 2015
Participated in a full-day job shadow with the companys premier accounts such as McDonalds and Gatorade
Assessed past and current media campaigns and contributed during a team brainstorm
UIUC College of Media | Domestic Study Abroad Course Participant | October 2015-January 2016
Participate in a 10-day industry immersion field study in Los Angeles and San Francisco, focused on digital
agencies and the future of the industry
Obtain fundamental understanding of organizations and practices associated with the advertising industry
Gain experience in creating and presenting multimedia presentations to a variety of audiences
James Scholar Software Seminars | Active Participant | September 2015-Present
Develop skills in computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro
Offered only to students in the James Scholar Honors Program
Selling Illini | Active Member | September 2015-Present
Discuss topics relevant to the sales world through guest speakers, workshops, and professional conferences
Attend career fairs and professional events to network with experts in the field
Society of Women in Business | Active Member | September 2013-Present
Participate in social, service, and professional events to foster business ideals
Engage in networking opportunities with young women and business professionals
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity | Marketing Committee | September 2013-Present
Elicit donations and support from various companies for charity events
Speak to other campus organizations to promote our fundraisers

HONORS

Deans List

Spring 2015

James Scholar Honors Program

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Phi Sigma Theta National Honors Society
James Newton Matthews Scholar

August 2015 Present

January 2014 Present
January 2014 Present
August 2013 Present