J ace N elson 2034 Portland Avenue

Phone: 651.491.7589
St. Paul, MN 55104 jacenelson@msn.com

Objective Secure an account management internship position allowing me to utilize my creative talents
and managerial skills, while contributing to the success of the Campbell Mithun agency.

Education University of St. Thomas (UST), St. Paul, MN September 2007 - Present
Double Major: Advertising; Business Leadership & Management
Graduating May 2011
• NSAC - Account Executive
• AD Fed
• Dean’s List

Experience Gabriel deGrood Bendt - Minneapolis, MN February 2011 - Present

Media Intern
• Developed insights about consumers and consumer behavior
• Tracked and managed effectiveness of campaigns
• Assisted the media team with campaign pitches and presentations

Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council - St. Paul, MN June 2007 - September 2010
Summer Intern
• Creative/promotional lead and booth manager for the 2010 Minnesota State Fair campaign
• Received the 2010 Outstanding Concession award presented by the State Fair board
• Developed promotion and design materials
• Managed booth operations and personnel
• Acquired media attention on multiple platforms (i.e. Twin Cities Live interview, press release)
• Worked with sponsor partners to ensure accurate brand representation

UST Communication Scholarship Campaign January 2010 - May 2010

Campaign Developer
• Developed winning promotional piece for 2010 UST Communications and Journalism
Scholarship Committee
• Promotional team more than doubled previous year’s scholarship applicant numbers

Awards & North Suburban Communications Scholarship 2009 & 2010

Scholarships University of St. Thomas Academic Award 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Society of Military Engineers Scholarship 2007
City of Shoreview Proclamation 2006

Activities Discovery Kidz July 2010 - Present

A member of the founding team of Discovery Kidz at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Discovery
Kidz provides a structured social learning opportunity for 3 to 8 year olds to develop physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual well-being. Developed awareness and community involvement for the program.

DECA - Association of Marketing Students September 2006 - June 2007

Nominated vice president of the DECA association. Developed and managed promotional activities,
including charity and community involvement. Third place district winner of advertising campaigns event.

Boy Scouts of America September 1996 - August 2006

Earned the highest advancement rank of the Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout. Managed and
directed final Eagle Scout project. Solicited over one thousand dollars in donations. Secured public
awareness for the project across multiple mediums. Acquired team management skills.