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