Elise Butler

Elise Butler - Journalism/IMC student at Northwestern University graduating June 2013 | Searching for a full-time job in sports communication

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Elise Butler is a senior at Northwestern University graduating in June 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications.Elise Butler's interest and expertise lies in journalism, marketing, communications and public relations with a specialty in sports. Through internships and campus groups, she has gained valuable and real life experience in media, team and organizational areas at the college, professional and international levels.Elise Butler has experience with a variety of mediums and a passion for sports. She always want to try new things, learn as much as possible and do whatever she can in return. Elise thrive in the fast-paced world of sports and is not only willing to but enjoy putting in the long hours, hard work and creativity it requires.

Tennis Marketing Intern at Octagon

June 2012 - September 2012

- Tracked results and updated marketing materials for roster of more than 45 players - Developed marketing strategies and presentations for current and potential clients - Assisted with client services, marketing and hospitality at 2012 U.S. Open

New Media Intern at Chicago Blackhawks

January 2012 - March 2012

- Content creation and marketing for team website, magazine and newsletters - Compiled weekly newsletter sent out to more than 30,000 subscribers - Implemented new ideas for social media interaction and blog features

Project Director at Form & Function Campus Marketing

January 2011 - February 2012

- Led small account teams to strategize and execute specialized marketing campaigns for clients - Pitched clients and organized focus groups and audience studies. - Clients included: Stand Up for Kids Chicago, Northwestern's Men's Ice Hockey, Kappa Delta Sorority Northwestern Men's Club Lacrosse Team

Marketing and Promotions Intern at Comcast Sportsnet Chicago

September 2011 - November 2011

- Coordinated, monitored and executed contests - Processed requests for clips of on-air sponsorship elements - Logged, tracked and organized past broadcasts for sponsorships

PR Intern at Position Tech

August 2011 - November 2011

- Expanded Position Tech's social media presence with Facebook and Twitter - Strengthened and pinpointed Position Tech marketing message - Researched potential grassroots marketing opportunities

Communications Intern at America's Cup Management

July 2011 - August 2011

- Assisted at video and photo shoots while managing athlete information - Monitored and compiled international and national press clippings (print and online) - Managed media database of over 4,000 contacts and researched potential outreach

Senior Community Associate, NHSI Journalism Program (Cherubs) at Northwestern University

June 2010 - July 2010

- Worked and lived with 85 high school students for five weeks - Taught them journalism and digital media - Assisted in lectures and workshops; led sports journalism classes

Season Intern at Minnesota Thunder

May 2009 - September 2009

- Researched, planned and attended community and team events and player appearances - Ran in-game Community Relations, along with organizing on-field details and entertainment - Oversaw weekly camp programs, the largest in Minnesota at the time

Writer (Hockey Wilderness) at SB Nation

January 2010

- Create blog posts and Flash content covering the Minnesota Wild - Part of the SB Nation Network

Northwestern University

2009 – 2013

Bachelor of Science in Journalism

St. Paul Academy

Sports, rowing, media, social media, writing, blogging, cooking, baking