Rebecca Couper

Rebecca Couper
2152 W Cullom Ave * Chicago, IL 60618 * 773-972-9322* Rebecca.couper@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications
· Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications
· Undergraduate degree in Communications
· Broad educational background and applicable experience, in marketing, photography, research, advertising, layout/design, writing and public relations
· Able to work independently and as a contributing member of a creative team

Education
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL December 2006
Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI December 2003
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/Advertising/Public Relations

Professional Profile
Research
· Designed market research plan/presentation for Community Counseling of Grand Rapids, MI to help the receive a grant to continue their service
· Thesis on market Research firms across the country and different approaches that they take in getting their research done
· Research plans on Organic food, The Body Shop and Tonka Trucks for class assignments
· Database entry experience in Excel and I Manage
· Research for promotional events and awareness of Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
· Research list brokers for a mailing of new clients for Helping Hand Re habilitation Center
· Research OrbitzTLC for a new advertising and marketing plan
· Competitive research for a start up company, Business to Business Marketing and ROI

Management/Leadership
· Assistant Cash manager
· Group leader in projects
· Project manager
· Supervised Summer Internship program

Layout/Design
· Planbook for 20th Anniversary of Communications Department at Grand Valley State University
· Designed a new marketing approach for Miller Genuine Draft
· Knowledge in Photoshop 7.0, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and SPSS
· Media Alerts, Press releases and brochures for events that help to promote Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
· Media Planbook for OrbitzTLC with Advertising and marketing plans
· Brochures, newsletter, direct mail pieces, and all marketing material for Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center


Administrative Tasks
· Answering Multi line phone
· Managing the schedule of three companies on a daily basis
· Pay bills and take care of incoming concerns and questions
· Coordinate marketing efforts and keep materials up to date

Employment
Administrative Marketing Assistant @ The Premier Companies
4/08 - Present
Marketing and Development Coordinator @ Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
2/07 - 3/08
Marketing Intern @ Helping Hand Rehabilitation, Countryside, IL
9/06 – 12/06
Personal Childcare Provider, Chicago, IL 8/04 - 9/06
Assistant Manager, Cinemark Theaters, Lancaster, CA 4/04 - 7/04
Assistant Cash Manager, Galyan’s Trading Company, Grandville, MI
6/02 - 12/03