Katherine Patton

kcp5015@gmail.com

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Objective
To obtain a full-time position following my graduation in May 2010.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University- Smeal College of Business, University Park
Sapphire Accelerated Business Program
GPA: 3.20 Expected Graduation: May 2010
Dual Major: -Marketing, Bachelor of Science
-Psychology, Business Concentration, Bachelor of Science
Work Experience
Store Management Intern, June 2009-August 2009, Point-Of-Sale (POS) Supervisor, May 2007-August 2007
Kohl’s Department Stores, State College, PA
• Reviewed applications and interviewed candidates for employment within my home store
• Created a bulletin board on benefits that improved job satisfaction among the employees in the store
• Merchandized store, focusing on strikepoints and reading planograms
• Ran a valued business partner event to build relationships with businesses in the area
• Promoted to Point-of-Sale Supervisor within 5 weeks of hire after rapidly assimilating fundamental tasks
Receptionist/Marketing Assistant, TechSpace, Aliso Viejo, CA, May 2008-August 2008
• Created brochures and internet listings for space, honing my attention to detail by focusing on language and design
• Developed creative ideas for the launch party of a new commercial office building in Chelsea, New York
• Facilitated conference room and meeting set-up, providing exemplary customer service by soliciting feedback from clients
as to the quality of the room and availability of required amenities and technologies
Leadership
Vice President for Standards (2009), Panhellenic Executive Council
• Processed all violations of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Codes of Conduct for the 23 sororities at Penn State’s University
Park campus, resulting in increased accountability for chapters and improvement in my own conflict management skills
• Compiled information for an anti-hazing website and created a form for the confidential reporting of hazing
• Conducted and organized meetings with new member orientations chairs and chapter risk management chairs to prevent
hazing and minimize chapter liability in order to provide a safe Greek life experience for existing and new members
• Participated as an active member on the Executive Council that governs all 23 Panhellenic sororities at University Park
President (2008), Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter (2006-present)
• Responsible for the actions and paperwork of approximately 85 members while functioning with little supervision; work
was self-motivated and sharpened my time management skills
• Organized and conducted all Executive Board and chapter meetings
• Oversaw all members of the executive board to ensure that the different areas of the chapter were running smoothly
Marketing Captain (2009), Greek Sing
• Responsible for soliciting donations from local businesses; proceeds went to a scholarship fund
Activities
• Penn State Dance Marathon (Largest Student-Run Philanthropy in the World)
-Rules and Regulations Committee, Outfitting Chairperson
• Floortime (volunteering with an autistic child), 2000-2006, 1 hour/week
• Security Committee, Homecoming 2007
Honors
• Sapphire Program (accelerated degree path for exceptional business students)
• Dean’s List (Fall 2006-Spring 2007)
• AP Scholar with Distinction
• National Merit Commended Student