KATY TRIPSES

214 E. Old Plank Road katy.tripses@gmail.com

Columbia, MO 65203 Mobile (816) 536-9779
Media Planning/Buying Assistant Internship
Junior at University of Missouri-Columbia working on a double major in Strategic
Communication and Business Management. Able to work well independently or in group
settings. Computer skills include: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint,
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, WideOrbit, and Avid News Cutter.
Key professional skills include:
Writing Research & Analysis Design

Education
Anticipated Graduation
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Columbia, MO Date: December 2012
Bachelor of Journalism in Strategic Communication
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Minor in Sociology

Foreign Language
Proficient in Spanish: Studied abroad in Costa Rica December 2009 - January 2010

School-Related Activities

• American Advertising Forum-Mizzou (AAF Mizzou) September 2010 - Present

• Research Assistant to Dr. Cyndi Frisby January 2011 - Present

Professional Experience

KOMU 8 Columbia, MO August 2009 - Present

Student Assistant to Promotions Department
Hired as a part-time employee after one year as an intern. Provide assistance to Marketing Specialist gaining
valuable hands-on experience. Day-to-day responsibilities vary and include the following:
• Write scripts and coordinate production and graphics for on-air and radio promos.
• Design sales one sheets to offer sponsorship opportunities for events and programs.
• Interact with viewers on online community calendar and social networking sites.
• Cut on-air sweeps promos using Avid News Cutter.

Show-Me STATE GAMES Columbia, MO June - July 2009

Intern for Marketing and Media Coordinator
Responsible for designing and laying out souvenir program that was distributed to thousands of participants
and guests.
• Composed press releases for various events.
• Photographed several sporting events.
• Hosted Torch Run and Opening Ceremonies.