(217)899-5902

Katlyn Gerdes] kmgerdes@mail.bradley.edu

katlyngerdesphotography.zenfolio.com
infinitelycrowned.vsco.co (photo blog)

EDUCATION EXPERTISE
Bradley University, Peoria, IL • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom,
Bachelor of Science in Advertising & Illustrator
Minor in Family & Consumer Science and • Social Media Planning & Execution
Social Media Marketing • Customer Service
Expected Graduation May 2018 • Website Generation
GPA: 3.8/4.0

EXPERIENCE
Bella Boutique, Sales Associate/Social Media Marketing Intern, May 2017-Present
• Take photos of new shipments to post on social media
• Help owner find and buy unique products for the store
• Created graphics for print and digital media

J.Crew Factory, Sales Associate, May 2016-Present

• Communicate product and brand information to customers
• Style outfits for customers and store displays
• Maintain upkeep of store and inventory

Panhellenic Executive Council, Director of Recruitment, January 2016-Present

• Serve on a council that oversees all of Bradley University’s Panhellenic organizations
• Conduct and organize entirety of Panhellenic formal and informal recruitment
• Communicate and coordinate with 7 recruitment chairs, 300+ potential new members and 31 recruitment
counselors

Bradley University Relay for Life, Day of the Event Chair (2017), Event Chair (2016), Co-Event Chair (2015),
Fundraising Chair (2014)
• Collaborate with committee to plan fundraisers
• Manage committee members and construct committee meetings
• Delegate work to committee members

Katlyn Gerdes Photography, Owner, July 2014-Present

• Direct photo shoots as photographer in various settings
• Create images that reflect client’s personality
• Establish a level of comfort with clients

Chi Omega Sorority, Director of Marketing, January 2016-January 2017

• Maintain and generate creative content for social media accounts including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Create and promote marketing videos
• Direct and photograph large group events and smaller marketing content shoots
• Construct website that embodies the personality of Chi Omega and its members

Wholly Crepe Advertising Campaign, Photographer, March 2016

• Collaborated with client to capture essence of their product
• Planned and executed all aspects of commercial shoot

HONORS RELEVANT COURSES

Bradley University Dean’s List Advertising Design and Production
Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Special Event Planning
Fall 2014 Visual Merchandising
Recipient of I Am Brave Award 2015 The Fashion Industry
Retailing