
Meet Kathryn!
Hello! My name is Kathryn McCarthy and I am an experienced communications professional who uses the power of storytelling to connect brands personally to their audiences.
A little bit about myself…
I am a Marquette University graduate.
I graduated Cum Laude in Spring 2020 with a B.A. in Public Relations and double-minor in Advertising and Digital Media. Now, I am looking for a full-time position in Public Relations, Advertising & Marketing. I've held multiple professional positions in these areas thus far and continue to pursue experiences that will further shape myself into a strong, well-rounded communications professional.
I love storytelling.
Disney. Musical Theatre. Travel. Volunteering.
These are some examples of where my passions lie. Creating meaningful marketing that aims to not only bring a Call To Action, but personally relates with the consumer is what differentiates myself from my competitors.
I love connecting with others.
From a young age, I was always so fascinated with the evolving world of social media and creating digital marketing that interacts with audiences rather than “clutters” their feed. With my studies at Marquette University, I have expanded on that same drive, but with the logic of strategic approaches that enhance my maximum reach and connection with others.
Testimonials
“As a two-year intern and two-time mentee in Marquette Mentors, the nationally award winning mentor program of the Marquette University Alumni Association, Kathryn has demonstrated exemplary organization skills, initiative and a willingness to learn. I’ve worked with more than 500 student mentees in this program, and Kathryn has been among the most active, insightful and engaging in the history of the initiative. She has also demonstrated the significant value she places on relationships and trust, which I believe make her a strong candidate for any career opportunity she pursues. Kathryn is poised for great success and will be a valuable contributor with her future employers and organizations where she volunteers.”
— Dan DeWeerdt, Senior Director - Marquette Mentors and Engagement, Marquette University
“Having mentored Kathryn over two school years at Marquette University, what stands out to me the most is her character, self motivation, positive attitude and communication skills. Kathryn proactively creates new opportunities for herself to learn through internships, volunteering and campus communities all while excelling in school. I have learned so much from her as well, having a fresh perspective/positive outlook and desire to grow are life long attributes. Kathryn's future is bright, I am glad to have had the opportunity to work together!”
— Chris Devine, Professional Services, Industrial Verticals - Amazon (AWS)
“Working alongside Kathryn for the past six months has been an exciting experience! Her great organizational skills has not only increased the development and quality of the Marquette Mentors program but has helped me improve my own skills. Together we have developed numerous initiatives for the program–this includes but is not limited to: efficient communication with participants, social media marketing, and event planning. With the addition of Kathryn's great interpersonal skills, these intiatives were allowed to thrive and will become examples of excellence for interns after her. Kathryn's enthusiasm and dedication to success are admired among those who can count on her. It has been a pleasure working with Kathryn. With a work ethic like hers, I know she will thrive in all of her future endeavors.”
— M’Laya Sago, U.S. COntent Specialist - Kaplan International Pathways
“Kathryn is a high energy, very organized and creative person. I highly recommend her for a marketing, social media or PR position. I have known Kathryn since the fall of 2019. She is an excellent communicator and I am very impressed with her verbal and written skills. She is also very creative- take a look at her own website, her portfolio or her Instagram account. She strives to learn more, is open to feedback and takes it to heart. She has very strong organization and follow through skills. She sets goals and creates a path to successfully accomplish those goals. If I had an open position, I would hire Kathryn. I think she will be a great addition to any team.
— Pat Eichten, Owner - Eichten Marketing Solutions
“Kathryn was incredible to work with! Detail-oriented, friendly, and always happy to help anyone in a pinch. Kathryn catches on quickly to new projects and processes and always puts a focus on maintaining a positive and engaging client relationship.”
— Tara Doyle, Senior Account Executive - Eicoff
“Kathryn has been writing my business blogs for over a year. She understands my brand and always comes with great ideas for our blogs. Kathryn tells a story in her blog posts that connects to our audience. She is professional and never late with her content. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with her. “
— Sheli Dodaro-Hernandez, Owner - Clean Beauty Boutique

Service Offerings
Writing. Copywriting newsletters. Social media posts. Flyers. Video scripts. Online content.
Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Snapchat. Written content. Photography. Videography. Editing. Concepting. Scheduling. Administering interactions with followers. Designing Snapchat filters. Initiating hashtag trends. Creating Instagram stickers.
Design. Logos. Flyer layouts. Social media posts. Newsletter cover. Style guide. Snapchat filters.
Additional Skills. Strong written & verbal communication. Team player. Time management. Leader. Detail-oriented. Multi-tasker. Customer service. Podcasting. Event planning. Strategic communication research.
Technical Skills. Adobe Premiere Pro. Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Audition. Adobe InDesign CC. Microsoft Excel. Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft Word. Wondershare Filmora 9. Procreate. Canto Digital Asset Management. Finalsite. Kantar. Numerator.

Leadership, Honors & Awards
Lamda Pi Eta Honor Society
Dean’s List | 2017 - 2020
Coughlin Family Scholarship for High Caliber Students
2019 Energy BBDO Intern Project Pitch Winner
Sigma Kappa Sorority: Kappa Nu, Vice President of Communications and Operations (2018 - 2019)
Marquette Panhellenic Association, Vice President of Public Relations (2017 - 2018)