Kaitlin Erickson

Experience

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  Red Eye Brewing Co.

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Hostess

  Greeted and sat customers in an organized, timely manner. Gained experience in customer service and on-the-spot problem solving.

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  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Mar 2016 - May 2019

  Assisted designers with the creation of publication and digital designs for university social media, websites, and email marketing. Updated existing marketing materials when needed. Completed office supply orders, errands and other administrative work. Assisted with updating university websites using WordPress. Lead a group of Peer Mentors and hold weekly meetings in order to keep everyone on track with their goals. Gained leadership, dependability and public speaking skills. Help first-year students get acclimated to college life and refer them to resources on campus. Enhanced skills in teamwork, active listening and critical thinking.

  • Student Design Intern for University Relations & Communications

    Jun 2018 - May 2019

  • Administrative Assistant for University Relations & Communications

    Jun 2018 - May 2019

  • Peer Mentor Coach at Student Success Center

    Mar 2017 - May 2018

  • Peer Mentor at Student Success Center

    Mar 2016 - May 2018
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  AmeriCorps

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  AmeriCorps Member

  Supervised an elementary school summer program. Developed skills in creative problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution.

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  Milwaukee Film

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

  Marketing Assistant

  Delivered advertising materials to media partners, assisted in the creation and editing of the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival program book, and documented weekly press coverage. Designed promotional materials and signage, scheduled audience surveys, and coordinated press accreditation for the Festival.

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  Cream City Marketing

  Apr 2020 - now

  Collaborate with team members to assist in the successful execution of projects and campaigns. Suggest and implement solutions to any project and content challenges. Collaborate with the CCM team to create quality marketing, advertising, and communications content, both via traditional and digital channels. Coordinate production team communications, help with production tasks to uphold client deadlines, attend and take notes at production and client meetings, and assist with client projects from initiation to completion. Organize internal and external meetings, proofread client newsletters and blog posts for the writing team, and manage company use of Praxio. Assist with client social media content, including creating graphics on Canva and scheduling posts via Buffer.

  • Associate Creative Production Manager

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Production Assistant

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Administrative Assistant

    Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Milwaukee Film

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Marketing Assistant

  Worked internally to manage deliverables to vendor toward completion of Milwaukee Film Festival printed film guide, coordinateed with Marketing Director to ensure timely and top-quality completion of film guide, and assisted Creative Services Manager with graphic design projects as needed.

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  Milwaukee Film

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Marketing Assistant

  Work internally to manage deliverables to vendor toward completion of Milwaukee Film Festival printed film guide, and assist Creative Services Manager with graphic design projects as needed.