CoLaboratory Intern at Portland Advertising Federation
Portland, Oregon Area
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- CoLaboratory Intern at Portland Advertising Federation
- Account Manager/Brand Strategist at Allen Hall Advertising
- Relationship Marketing Consultant at Independent Contractor
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- Intern at eROI
- Intern at Anvil Media
- Intern at Fish Marketing
- Intern at Funk/Levis & Associates
- Education
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- University of Oregon
- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
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Kim Karalekas’s Summary
This fall I will enter my fourth and final year at the University of Oregon, double majoring in Advertising and Spanish and double minoring in Communications and Latin American studies. This year I’ve taken on the role of Brand Manager/Account Director for the New Venture Championship account in our student run ad agency, Allen Hall Advertising. I am currently interning with the CoLaboratory internship program sponsored by Portland Advertising Federation and will be interning with the account management team at Funk/Levis this upcoming year.
My experiences thus far have allowed me to and gain insights into the world of advertising/marketing/branding as well as learn Spanish and understanding other cultures through immersion. Through my experiences, I have also gained insights into the fields of: project management, new ventures, social networking, integrated marketing and interactive marketing.
Upon graduation, I hope to work at an agency with fellow forward thinking, creative, collaboration-driven individuals.
Kim Karalekas’s Specialties:
brand strategy, social media, account planning/managing
Kim Karalekas’s Experience
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CoLaboratory Intern
Portland Advertising Federation
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2008 — Present (3 months)
During the six week program, I worked with ten agencies, specifically spending two intense weeks with three of the agencies. In addition to learning the functions of the agencies, I was the Account Manager/Strategist in a team of fellow CoLab interns in which we developed a branding/awareness campaign for an actual client. At the conclusion of the internship, the campaign was pitched to the client as well as members of the Portland Ad Fed.
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Account Manager/Brand Strategist
Allen Hall Advertising
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2008 — Present (4 months)
I am currently managing the New Venture Championship account. NVC is a premier international business plan competition, however, it lacks proper awareness and recognition. Over the year, I will manage a budget of $32,000 and lead a team of six to strategize, develop, and execute an effective awareness campaign.
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Relationship Marketing Consultant
Independent Contractor
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2007 — Present (1 year 2 months)
• Blog development
• Social media consulting
• Brand strategy -
Intern
eROI
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Through Portland Advertising Federation's CoLaboratory internship program, I spent my first rotation at eROI.
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Intern
Anvil Media
(Internet industry)
August 2008 — August 2008 (1 month)
Through Portland Advertising Federation's CoLaboratory internship program, I spent my second rotation at Anvil.
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Intern
Fish Marketing
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2008 — August 2008 (1 month)
Through Portland Advertising Federation's CoLaboratory internship program, I spent my third rotation at Fish.
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Intern
Funk/Levis & Associates
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2008 — March 2008 (3 months)
Beginning January 2009, I will begin working with the Account Management team at Funk/Levis - an agency that specializes in branding, advertising, and marketing communications.
Kim Karalekas’s Education
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University of Oregon
Majors: Advertising, Spanish, Minors: Communications, Latin American Studies 2005 — 2009 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Advertising Society, Allen Hall Advertising
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Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro
Spanish, Spanish, 2007 — 2007
- Activities and Societies:
- Spanish/English conversation partner with Mexican students
Additional Information
Kim Karalekas’s Websites:
Kim Karalekas’s Interests:
advertising, branding, Spanish, Hispanic culture, traveling
Kim Karalekas’s Honors:
DECA Advertising Campaign state winner
DECA Business and Financial Services state winner, finalist in international competition
Kim Karalekas’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
