ELIZABETH M. AUTREY

Bio

Beth Autrey grew up in Deerfield/IL. After graduating from high school she attended the University of Minnesota’s Curtis L. Carlson School of Management, where she earned a degree in marketing with a minor in Spanish, graduating in December 2007. Beth spent a semester studying in Toledo/Spain. While there, she worked for a local immigration organization, teaching Spanish classes to children and adults. During her time abroad, Beth traveled throughout Europe and developed a passion for learning about foreign cultures. Beth was extremely excited to join the TRACES team, as the museum have her a place to transition from her student experiences, to a marketing career in the non-profit sector.

Resume

EDUCATION                                                                                                                                     

University of Minnesota                                                                                Minneapolis, Minnesota
            Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
            Bachelor of Science in Business
            Expected Graduation: December 2007
            Major: Marketing    Minor: Spanish
            Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Fundación de Jose Ortega y Gassét                                                                             Toledo, Spain
University of Minnesota Study Abroad Program                                                   Fall Semester, 2003

• Interned at local immigration organization
• Taught Spanish classes to children and adults

WORK EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                        

Warner Brothers Records                                                                             Minneapolis, Minnesota
Marketing Representative – Vans Warped Tour                                               June 2006-August 2006

• Set up and executed daily marketing activities for Warner Brothers Records on the Vans Warped Tour
• Collected over 700 email addresses daily
• Worked with artists’ management to arrange meet and greets and autograph signings
• Reported directly to Director and VP of Marketing on a daily basis

Best Buy Co., Inc.                                                                                               Richfield, Minnesota
Best Buy Advertising – Account Services Intern                                               June 2005-August 2005

• Managed project that resulted in series of advertorials for Food & Wine magazine
• Conducted research, analyzed data, and presented marketing plan to upper management
• Led meetings and conference calls

People Magazine                                                                                            Minneapolis, Minnesota
Campus Marketing Intern                                                                              October 2004-May 2005

• Hired and supervised team of 5 people
• Designed and implemented marketing strategies in order to generate sales
• Managed $4,000 marketing budget

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES                                                                                                  

• “U” Marketing Association – President and Founder
• New Student Weekend Leader
• Pi Sigma Epsilon Marketing and Sales Fraternity