Kari A. Kruckow

210 North Livingston Street, Madison, WI 53703
Karikruckow@hotmail.com · 651.319.2947

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my experience, education, and hard work ethic to further advance my career and benefit your company.

Work Experience

Sales Account Executive - Corporate Transient · graves 601 hotel, Minneapolis, MN 5/2008 - present

Sales & Catering Coordinator · graves 601 hotel, Minneapolis, MN 8/2007 - 5/2008

Agency Coordinator · Kraus - Anderson Communications Group, Minneapolis, MN 2/2007 - 8/2007

Server · Keegan’s Irish Pub & Grill, Minneapolis, MN 8/2007 - present

Sales and Service Associate · ING Direct, St. Cloud, MN 9/2005 - 12/2006

RELAVANT EXPERIENCE

Marketing/Direct Sales/Revenue Management
Graves 601 hotel

  • Developed and administered marketing plans and analyses to ensure the hotel is properly positioned in the marketplace.
  • Maintained strong and successful relationships with key accounts by providing unparalleled service and responding to client requests and demands.
  • Managed account pricing and amenity packages to ensure client satisfaction.

Marketing/Sales/Event Planning
Kraus-Anderson Communications Group

  • Managed promotional campaigns and corporate events in nationwide markets as directed to support planning and production of Cabelas Co. VIP/Media events and vendor parties.
  • Established and administered marketing strategies for retirement parties, holiday events, groundbreakings and grand openings.

Internship Opportunity · Northwoods Mortgage Company, St. Paul, MN

  • Produces a new home buyers program for current employees to use as a guide and reference source.
  • Generated a four month sales contest with a chance to win a five day cruise.
  • Developed strong interpersonal communication skills while providing quality service to customers.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science/Arts in Marketing December 2006

Minor International Business
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

  • Program accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
  • Worked 25 hours per week while attending college full time.

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

  • Participated in an intense business tour.

ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, AND ACHIEVMENTS

Kraus - Anderson Wellness Committee 2007

Board Member, American Marketing Association (AMA), St. Cloud State University

  • Marketing Case Competition 2006
  • Corporate Communicator
  • Awarded Outstanding Active Member
  • Awarded Outstanding Achiever 2005

Mentee, Mentor Alumni Program, St. Cloud State University 2005 - 2006