Resume
Catherine E. Hemmer
1397 Fearrington Post • Pittsboro, NC 27312
+45 50 19 21 14 | Catherine_Hemmer@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and International Business Emphasis Expected May 2017
- Cumulative GPA: 3.641/4.00
- Honors: Dean’s List (Three Semesters)
- Relevant Coursework: Marketing, Management Communication, Managerial Accounting, Entrepreneurship
Global Learning Opportunities in Business Education Copenhagen, Denmark & Hong Kong, China
UNC GLOBE Scholar October 2014 – May 2017
- Selected as one of 18 undergraduate business students to join GLOBE program for a tri-continental education experience at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- Plan to study Financial Institutions in Society, European Business, Asian Business Strategy and Marketing
Professional Experience
GLOBE X Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Chapel Hill
Marketing Lead April 2015 – May 2017
- Selected to lead social media marketing campaign for GLOBE X
Newell Rubbermaid Huntersville, NC
Brand Activation Intern Summer 2015
- Selected to be a brand activation intern for IRWIN Tools, a division of Newell Rubbermaid
Career Partners International Chapel Hill, NC
Marketing Intern May 2014 – January 2015
- Updated marketing materials on core service offerings
- Developed and enhanced delivery materials including brochures, worksheets, and teaching exercises
- Researched and wrote case studies in marketing, retirement planning, financial planning and career planning
- Edited two books entitled The New Retirement and What Color is your Retirement?
Carolina Photojournalism Workshop Columbia, NC
Edge of the Sound Student Contributor May 2014
- Created a documentary video highlighting the cultural diversity of Columbia, North Carolina
- Won gold in three Horizon Interactive categories: Documentary/Short Film, School/University & Travel/Tourism
- Placed second in Large Group Multimedia Project for the College Photographer of the Year Competition
- Nominated as finalist in South by Southwest’s Interactive Innovation Awards and an official honoree in The Webby Awards
Leadership
The Daily Tar Heel Chapel Hill, NC
Senior Photographer September 2013 – May 2015
- Interviewed and photographed people and events throughout the Triangle each week
- Conducted staff training workshops and mentored new multimedia staff members
- Photographed public figures including Governor McCrory, Chancellor Carol Folt, Press Secretary Dana Perino, and others
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Project Graduation Chapel Hill, NC
Publicity Committee Chairwoman August 2011 – June 2013
- Negotiated with The Herald-Sun, Chapel Hill Weekly and Chapel Hill Magazine to obtain free advertising space
- Designed advertisements with Chapel Hill Magazine
East Chapel Hill High School Theater Department Chapel Hill, NC
Scenic Set Designer August 2011 – November 2011
- Created an original design and led a team of seven to execute the design for the stage set of “Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville”
- Collaborated with teachers, outside professionals, and classmates to promote the production to larger public
Awards & Skills
- Awards: Recipient of GLOBE Academic Scholarship, Winner of Kenan-Flagler Business School Operations Club case competition, AP Scholar with Honor
- Skills: Bloomberg Essentials Certified – Equity, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office