Kristen J. Schwanz

About Me:

6′4″ and full of muscles…kidding.

I’m a young, south-pawed, interactive copywriter with a penchant for pop culture that stems from a loving childhood consisting largely of an obscene amount of television and film viewing. Blessed with an over-active imagination, as well as a strong and stubborn disposition, I believe I was destined to be a writer.

The Resume

Objective: To gain employment as a senior copywriter in the field of interactive marketing

Education: Marquette University Milwaukee, WI 2000-2004

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication
• Broadcast and Electronic Communication Major, Anthropology Minor
• 3.80 Q.P.A. – Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Alpha Sigma Nu – Jesuit Honor Society – Top 15 Percent of Class
• Kappa Tao Alpha – Communication Honors Fraternity – Top 10 Percent in Major

Experience:

Tribal DDB Chicago, IL Jan. 2005 – Present
AdvertisingAge’s Global Agency Network of the Year
Copywriter
• Excellent Concepting Skills – Actively Participates and Leads Brainstorm Sessions
• An Effective Team Member that Collaborates Well with the Design Team
• Experience includes Writing Copy for Web Sites; Online Advertising Campaigns; E-mail Marketing and other various Viral Online components
• Wrote Copy for the following Prominent Brands: Quaker Oats (Snack Bars, Gatorade & Propel Fitness Water); Kraft (A.1. Steak Sauce); State Farm Insurance; JCPenney; The Home Depot; Morton Salt

Biz Video Producing Results Chicago, IL Sept. 2004
Production and Editing Assistant
• Recorded In and Out Times using Script Boy for Corporate Video
• Took Detailed Script Notes during Shoot for Editing
• Previewed and Selected Best Takes for Editor
• Served as a Stand-In for Talent and as an Extra in the Video

Convergence Productions Orlando, FL May 2004

Production Assistant for Emeril Live Orlando

• Served as Eyes and Ears for Production Managers and Coordinators on Set
• Collaborated with Production Managers on Show Schedules and Disseminated Schedules
• Assisted with the Set-Up and Break-Down Set

U.S. Department of Justice Milwaukee, WI Jan. 2003 – May 2004
Public Relations Intern for the United States Attorney’s Office
• Created and Disseminated Press Releases to the Public and Press
• Helped Plan and Coordinate News Conferences
• Worked as a Public Relations Liaison regarding Federal Court Proceedings

Skills:

Good Organizational Skills, Dedicated and Hard-Working
Excellent Creative Writing Skills and Public Speaking Skills
Familiar with TV, Radio, and Film Script Formats and Run-Downs
Incredible Attention to Detail in Interpreting Creative Briefs
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point