Christine Marie Fritzke

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in corporate/private aviation

SUMMARY:
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team
•Strong desire to learn and become immersed in new experiences
•Ability to maintain a positive and energetic attitude
•Possess a personable and determined personality

EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN September 2004 – May 2008
Journalism and Mass Communication Major: Strategic Communications – Public Relations

University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN September 2008 – May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN September of 2007 – May 2008
Performing Arts Coordinator
•Maintained positive relations and communication with key constituents
•Generated creative programming concepts for events
•Planned, implemented and evaluated all performing arts programs
•Selected and secured all performing arts event details and logistics including dates, time and location, venue reservation and layout, catering, advertising, public relations, staffing, audio/visual needs, décor and entertainment
•Negotiated, prepared and secured event contract agreements
•Created publicity campaigns for performing arts programs
•Booked local and nationally recognized talent
•Managed events and volunteer staff
•Identified potential sponsors and ensured successful partnerships
•Recruited and developed a volunteer committee for programs
•Responsible for $30,000 budget management

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN September 2006 – May 2007
Special Events Coordinator
•Maintained positive relations and communication with key constituents
•Generated creative programming ideas for events
•Coordinated, managed, and evaluated main campus wide late night events
•Selected and secured event details and logistics including dates, time and location, venue reservation and layout, catering, advertising, public relations,
staffing, audio/visual needs, décor and entertainment.
•Negotiated, prepared and secured event contract agreements.
•Identified potential sponsors and ensured successful partnerships
•Responsible for facilities management of 40 events
•Trained and supervised 20 employees conducting bi-annual reviews
•Responsible for $130,000 budget management
•Identified potential sponsors and ensured successful partnerships

Hyatt Regency Hotel Minneapolis, MN May 2007 – November 2007
Experienced Dining Room Server
•Provided attentive and efficient service to hotel guests
•Responsible for daily cash handling and balancing
•Handled individual tables and large groups

Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance St. Paul, MN December 2006 – February 2007
Meetings and Conference Services Intern
•Assigned fees and registered attendees for annual convention
•Responsible for registration of exhibitors
•Provided excellent customer service
•Attended to registration questions and concerns

RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

Minnesota Programs & Activities Council
September 2006 – May 2008
Campus Wide Programming Board Chair

National Association of College Activities
February 2007
Delegate at National Conference

Certificate in Festival & Event Management
October 2007 University of Minnesota Tourism Center

Italian Language Proficiency September 2005 – May 2007
University of Minnesota Coursework