KATHRYN CHAVEZ

kchavez@smu.edu ▪ 817-791-3225 ▪ linkedin.com/in/kathryn-chavez/ ▪ https://kathrynchavez.wordpress.com/

EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX
Cox School of Business May 2021
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management: GPA: 4.0
Meadows School of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising: Strategic Brand Management: GPA: 3.75
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Media: GPA:3.97
Minor in Journalism
William J. O’Neil Program in Business Journalism
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
WORK EXPERIENCE
D Magazine Partner: Dallas Innovates Dallas, TX
Editorial Intern August 2019 – May 2020
● Write about the innovation occurring in the DFW metroplex through interviewing notable innovators
and attending events
● Copy edit for the Dallas Innovates and Dallas Regional Chambers Magazine
SMU Office of Undergraduate Admission Dallas, TX
Ambassador May 2018 - Present
● Serve as a student representative to SMU through conducting over 100 campus tours for prospective
students, families, and groups
● Contact prospective students and answer any questions they may have about the admissions process and life at SMU
● Participate in marketing material for the Undergraduate Admissions Office
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Texas Student for Biden Dallas, TX
Design Director March 2020 - Present
● Create digital content for various social media platforms and grow an organic following upwards of 800
● Organize events with local, state, and national leaders
National Student Advertising Competition Team Dallas, TX
Member November 2019 - May 2020
● Collaborate with team to create and design a comprehensive advertising campaign and strategy
● Create a plans book that documents our findings, recommendations and finished advertisements
● Finished 2nd in District 10 and Best Media Plan
Mustang Corral Dallas, TX
Guide August 2018 & 2019
● Co-led one group of 15 new students and implemented 4 days of structured events during their first week at SMU
● Energized first year students through ice-breaker activities to encourage interaction with their college community
Southern Methodist University: University Conduct Board Dallas, TX
Board Member August 2018 - Present
● Hear and review cases from students being considered for deferred suspension, suspension, and expulsions
● Trained in the university sanctions and for Title IX cases
TEDxSMU Student Speaker Competition Dallas, TX
Participant April 2018
● Selected to speak in front of a large crowd about mental health
● Communicated a personal story surrounding mental health in a professional and inspirational manner
Southern Methodist University Student Alliance Against Human Trafficking Dallas, TX
Social Media & Marketing Chair January 2018 – February 2020
● Create flyers, social media posts, posters/banners, logo using Photoshop and Illustrator and grew an organic
following from 0 to 200 in an academic year
● Volunteered over 50 hours with organizations such as New Friends New Life and Mosaic
● Organized the Soar Awards with 50 people in attendance to brighten the spirits of human trafficking survivors
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
MOS Excel Certified, MySQL Workbench, Data Analysis, HTML, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word),
AP Style and copy editing, Improv Training, WordPress, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, Sony NX5U
Camera, Member of American Advertising Federation