Catherine “Katie” Oliver Smith

Rock Hill, SC  803-730-3479  katieoliversmith@gmail.com

SKILLS
• Extensive Teamwork Experience
• Visual and Verbal Presentation Skills
• Affinity for Organization and Details
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Professional and Creative Writing
• Brand/Product Development
• Public Relations and Communications
• Marketing and Advertising Background
• Events Management and Planning
• Expertise in Photography

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication December 2019
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC GPA: 3.0
• Honors Program Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
• SC LIFE Scholarship, Winthrop Blue Line Scholarship, Perrin “Ricky” Love Memorial Scholarship

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Associate Editor May 2017 – December 2018
Gallows Hill Magazine
• Read and critique submissions from thousands of writers and evaluate which qualify for publication
• Work with the other editors and individuals on the Gallows Hill team to build an excellent anthology of work
• Collaborate with artists and writers to increase variety of content and gather interest

Special Events Intern May 2016 – August 2016

Columbia Museum of Art
• Collaborated with the Events Director to establish future contracts and coordinate upcoming events
• Cultivated client relationships and catalogued data of all clients, events, and finances
• Assisted in setup of live events and maintained execution while seeing to potential client needs

Social Media Assistant August 2015 – January 2016

Relevant Marketing & Consulting, Rock Hill, SC
• Developed creative and original social media content for Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest
• Designed custom E-Blasts to more effectively market clients’ products and services and increase website traffic
• Created unique and engaging blog posts for five primary clients
• Maintained a record of all online account information for both the business and its clients

President Spring 2014 – Spring 2015

Winthrop University, American Marketing Association
• Led weekly meetings to plan events and delegate tasks
• Organized and hosted many professional workshops, social events, and fundraisers
• Communicated with acclaimed professionals to present workshops and speak on-campus
• Established relationships with other campus organizations and local businesses

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Tutor January 2014 – May 2015
Winthrop University, Academic Success Center
Youth Counselor, Archery Instructor/Equipment Manager Summer 2012 and 2013
Rockbrook Camp for Girls, Brevard, NC

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Treasurer, Winthrop University Honors Association Spring 2015 – Present
Volunteer, Rolling in Rock Hill Fall 2015