Kathleen Curley
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
A rising Marquette senior pursuing a degree in Advertising with minors in Public Relations and Digital Media, seeking opportunities to apply cross-cultural communication skills, creative strategy, and hands-on media experience in a professional setting. With a strong foundation built through coursework at Marquette and a semester abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, I’ve developed a global perspective on advertising and public relations. My goal is to engage in dynamic, collaborative work that challenges me to think critically, communicate effectively, and create impactful campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Café Server
Franklin’s Pie Co.
Palos Heights, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Provided proficient customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and maintaining composure in a dynamic environment
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building a positive experience from the first interaction while efficiently managing multiple tasks
- Demonstrated the ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner, using strong communication skills to address concerns and enhance satisfaction
Hostess
Barraco's Ristorante, Pizzeria and Catering
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked in a fast-paced environment that served 50+ people daily
- Honed customer service abilities through practicing effective communication skills
- Monitored restaurant activity to ensure all operations were flowing seamlessly
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising: Minors in Public Relations and Digital Media
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.2026
John Cabot Universito
Rome, Italy01.2025
Skills
- Adobe InDesign
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Easily Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Time Management
Extracurricular Activities
Marquette Advertising Club, Participated in agency tours, Attended guest lectures and meetings, Networking, 10/23, Present
Coursework Experience
- Writing Portfolio Project, PURE 3600, Created a detailed portfolio about The Pabst Mansion with information gathered over the course of the semester.
- Snyder’s Pretzels Advertising Media Strategy Project, ADVE 4100, Fall 2024, Created a new advertising media plan for Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels.
- Petco Campaign Strategy Project, ADVE 4000, Spring 2024, Worked with a classmate to rebrand Petco, presenting a campaign strategy to the class.
Timeline
Café Server
Franklin’s Pie Co.
06.2021 - Current
Hostess
Barraco's Ristorante, Pizzeria and Catering
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising: Minors in Public Relations and Digital Media
Marquette University
John Cabot Universito
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