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Amelia Hansen

Downers Grove

Summary

My academic experience has equipped me with a solid foundation in advertising principles, marketing strategies, and digital media. I am eager to apply my creativity and problem-solving abilities to real-world marketing challenges, and I'm always seeking new opportunities to learn and contribute to innovative advertising campaigns. I’m particularly interested in areas such as digital marketing, content creation, and brand strategy. I look forward to connecting with professionals in the advertising industry as I continue to build my career.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

American Advertising Federation-UIUC

Member
Champaign
01.2025 - Current
  • Furnishes student members with essential resources and skills for impactful participation in advertising.
  • Teaches young adults how to develop advertisements through social media and other platforms

Public Relations Student Society Of America

MemberSuite
Urbana
01.2025 - Current
  • Students are able to gain firsthand experience in Public Relations beyond classroom settings.
    The club participates in events promoting pre-professional development and creative engagement.

Delta Gamma Fraternity-University of Illinois

Active Member
Urbana
09.2024 - Current
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive community within Delta Gamma through active participation.
  • Supported philanthropic initiatives, including Service for Sight, to enhance community impact.
  • Promoted values of sisterhood, service, and personal growth among fraternity members.
  • Cultivated lifelong friendships by engaging in community-building activities.

Childcare Provider

Nannying
Downers Grove
06.2022 - Current
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.

Acolyte

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Downers Grove
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted clergy with weekly Sunday services.

Education

Advertising

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2028

High School -

Downers Grove North High School
Downers Grove, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Social media marketing
  • Content creation
  • Event planning
  • Communication skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Awards

  • All-sectional varsity triple jumper (2 years)
  • National Honor Society & Spanish National Honor Society
  • Pierce Downer Grade School Citizen of the Year (2018)

Volunteer

Peer Jury at the Downers Grove Village

Sep 2022 - Mar 2024 

Civil Rights and Social Action

Peer Juror 

  • I am grateful to have received this prestigious opportunity to be a part of a small group of young adults and meet once a month to decide further actions of juvenile crime in our local area. This unique experience taught me communication and leadership skills.

Mission Trip Volunteer, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

June 2018

  • Traveled with a group to Casa Hogar orphanage in rural Mexico to provide service and support to 25+ children and staff.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication – Effectively interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Empathy & Compassion – Demonstrating care and understanding in service-oriented work.
  • Leadership – Taking initiative, organizing tasks, or guiding others during service activities.

Timeline

American Advertising Federation-UIUC

Member
01.2025 - Current

Public Relations Student Society Of America

MemberSuite
01.2025 - Current

Delta Gamma Fraternity-University of Illinois

Active Member
09.2024 - Current

Childcare Provider

Nannying
06.2022 - Current

Acolyte

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
01.2018 - 01.2020

Advertising

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

High School -

Downers Grove North High School
Amelia Hansen