Austin Cannon
Copywriter • Strategist • Creative
RÉSUMÉ
Professional Experience (Sorted by Relevance)
2014-2015: LDS Church
—Web Content and Digital Media Intern
Here I worked mainly with content and campaign strategy for various pages on LDS.org. I also compiled, or packaged, news stories for web use on LDS Church News. This included writing headlines and summaries and finding photos. I also wrote, edited, and contributed articles and content for the LDS Church News and various global magazines.
Education
University of Utah,
—Salt Lake City, Utah
BA in Communication, focus on strategic communication
Minor in Linguistics
Degree: Fall 2016
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Achievements
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University of Utah Dean's list 2014-2016
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Successfully created and pitched marketing campaign for Love Communication’s client Thanksgiving Point in 2016.
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Completed an LDS Church Mission, including a rigorous work schedule and leadership positions.
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Fluent in Albanian: Taught English to Albanian natives on a weekly basis for two years.
2016: U of U Campus Store
—Student Marketing Advocate
My main responsibility here involved planning and coordinating tabling and give-away opportunities around campus to raise awareness for the store. Contributed in all marketing planning meetings.
2015-16: Wilkinson, Ferrari & Co.
—Community Outreach Intern
Here I interned for event and community marketing outreach. I primarily worked for the Eccles Theater in SLC, one of the firm's premier clients. I tabled at organized events raising awareness and informing the public about the theater.
Other Highlighted Employment
Skills
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Writing and editing proficiency
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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Working knowledge of Photoshop
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Some photography and design experience
2014-16: Especially for Youth
—Building Counselor
I worked as a supervisor of youth camp counselors. Primarily responsible for training, interviewing and reviewing counselors. Coordinated all logistics and events for the camp on various college campuses in the US. Handled disciplinary situations as well as all requests/concerns from parents of participants.