MARLIE L.

KEELING
mkc6d7b8@westpost.net
S 4349 Fox Hill Circle
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 393-8128
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Seeking full-time position utilizing my international language
skills and tenacious attitude towards customer satisfaction. Fully bilingual,
outgoing, ambitious individual with a can-do attitude.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science with Honors December 2009
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
College of Business Administration
Majors: International Business, Marketing, Spanish Language
Minor: Economics
Cumulative GPA: 3.54
Baraboo High School Salutatorian, class of 2005
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advanced Proficiency Spanish Language: speaking, reading, writing, and comprehen
sion
Study Abroad: Spanish-American Institute, Seville, Spain January-May 2007
* Completed all coursework in Spanish including Phonetics, Literature, Grammar,
and Monuments of Seville
* Traveled throughout Europe: Spain, Portugal, England, Ireland, Canary Islands,
Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Italy
* All coursework taught in native Spanish
MARKETING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Wilmington Women's Golf Course Project (Senior Capstone Project), 2009
* Conducted extensive research on opening and operating golf courses
* Created an original business plan for a female-friendly golf course
Burracho's Market Research Project, 2008
* Conducted research for Burracho's Mexican Grill to determine more effective ad
vertising methods to reach students at UW-La Crosse
Cutco Cutlery Project, 2008
* Performed thorough research of the cutlery market in Italy and Cutco Company i
n order to launch the product in a foreign market and formulated a marketing pla
n and country profile for Italy
Howie's Project, 2008
* Created an original promotional plan to help Howie's Bar reach its goal of att
racting more college students
CUSTOMER SERVICE/MARKETING EXPERIENCES
Clubhouse Food and Beverage, Wild Rock Golf Club, Wisconsin Dells, 2008-2010 (se
asonal)
* Drove beverage cart on golf course
Cabana Hostess, The Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, 2005-2010 (seasonal)
* Provided customer information on pricing, availability, and amenities of caban
as and promoted sales of cabanas and Wilderness real estate
* Use RDP system to make, change, and cancel reservations
* Tended to guests, serving food and drinks and set up and cleaned cabanas
Job Shadow of Head of Group Sales, Noah's Ark Water Park, Wisconsin Dells, 2008
* Observed and learned the daily responsibilities of the Head of Group Sales/Eve
nt Coordinator
COLLEGIATE INVOLVEMENT
Member, American Marketing Association
Collegiate Swimming Athlete, NCAA Div. III UW-L Eagles, 2 years
* letter winner
Member, Spanish Club