Honor Society® member
Megan Gebert
Marketing Intern at WAUSAU Financial Systems
- University of Minnesota
- Journalism Major, Studying Creative Advertising
- Class of 2016
- Mosinee, WI
Member since May 2014
About
I'm a born and raised Wisconsinite who now studies creative advertising at the U. I have a passion for both marketing and strategic communications. Moreover, I possess prodigious communication skills- both verbal and written, a relentless work ethic, am exceedingly detail-oriented, am familiar with Simmons OneView database, Adobe Creative Suite, Tumblr, WordPress, and all Microsoft Office Software, and am able to work independently or as a member of a team.
Education
-
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, The University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Journalism Major, Management Minor
2013 – 2016
-
The University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
Journalism Major, Management Minor
2012 – 2013
-
D.C. Everest Senior High School
General Studies
2008 – 2012
Honors and awards
-
International Finalist in DECA
There were approximately 6,000 competitors competing in 48 events, and I walked away with international recognition. I placed in the Top 14.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am majoring in Professional Strategic Communications and minoring in Management. With a degree of this nature, I plan to work in the field of Advertising. I would love to be employed by an advertising company located near the Twin Cities and ideally I wish to become an Account Supervisor for a competitive agency. I have a very creative soul and a passion for this field of work.
- Graduate school interests
Not applicable.
- Outside the classroom
In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, running, vacationing “up north”, and cheering loud and proud at Gopher games.
Experience
-
Marketing Intern
WAUSAU Financial Systems
May 2014 – Aug 2014
-
Student Writer/ Social Media Strategist
The University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Jan 2014 – May 2016
-
Beverage Cart Girl, Pool Concessions Employee, Bartender, and Swim Instructor
Greenwood Hills Country Club
May 2013 – Aug 2013
Volunteering
-
Volunteer in Church Nursery
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
Jan 2009 – Aug 2013
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Beginner
