MACKENZIE HILMER

Home: 810 Dow Ave. Geneva, IL 60134

Cell: (630)-715-6636
E-mail: Mackenzie.Hilmer@gmail.com

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EDUCATION

Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Senior working toward a BA in Public Relations/Business
Anticipated Graduation Date: May, 2014
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WORK EXPERIENCE

Enrollment Management Recruitment Intern, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Jan. 2014-Present
Assist in the development and implementation of message and strategy throughout the college website and social media sites.
Manage details related to specific recruitment events.
Complete specific recruitment tasks on behalf of the admission representatives.
Prepare periodic reports related to internship tasks to provide evidence of achievement.

Admission Representative Assistant, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Aug. 2011-Present
Recruit prospective students through attending college fairs, personal communication via email, phone calls, texts,
handwritten letters, campus meetings and visits.

Marketing/Alumni Department Intern, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Dec. 2013-Feb. 2014
Researched publications and created media lists.
Drafted press releases, conducted interviews, researched storylines, and wrote feature stories for the Spring 2014 Loras
College Magazine.
Edited and provided suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of the alumni webpage; edited the entire Loras.edu website.
Wrote alumni emails and social media status updates for Facebook and Twitter.

Insurance Broker Intern, Healthcare Solutions, Lombard, IL

May. 2013-Aug. 2013
Contacted prospective clients to inform them about the variety of healthcare options offered to improve their quality of
healthcare coverage.
Provided outstanding customer service, conducted friendly conversations and demonstrated a very precise, timely and
organized work ethic.
Senior Resident Advisor, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Aug. 2012-Present
Work as an event planner, mediator, peer counselor, programmer, disciplinarian, and a leader, while keeping all information
confidential.
Promoted to Senior Resident Advisor in the residence hall I was placed due to profound organizational skills, positive attitude,
and creative programming techniques.

Admission Ambassador, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Sept. 2010-Present
Promote the campus to prospective students and their families in a positive and confident manner.
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ACTIVITIES

Executive Member, Du-Buddies Club, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Assist with various events each month helping people with disabilities.

Mentor , Big Sister Mentor Program, Dubuque, IA

Dec. 2011-Present
Feb. 2011-Aug. 2012

Mentored a 2nd grade student in an inner city school for a half an hour, once a week to increase social, personal, and
educational skills.