Emily O'Brien

Emily O’Brien

Education 

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse                                           

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Communication Studies                                                                             

Graduation: May 2024
Minors: Digital Media Studies & Design Minor; Art I Certificate: Technical Writing

GPA: 3.81

UW- La Crosse Lambda Pi Eta                                                                

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Communications Studies Honors Society

January 2022 – Present

Skills 

Hard Skills – Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Etc.) – Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.) – Proficiency in Google Drive (Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets, Etc.) – Proficiency in Procreate

Soft Skills Communication, Effective Listening Skills, Flexibility, Time Management Skills, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Responsibility 

Professional Experience 

North Hudson Pepper Fest Ambassadorship                                      

– Hudson, Wisconsin

– Township Ambassador

– August 2018 – August 2019

Go to towns around the area to promote the township and its festival. Work with children and adults from both the town and areas surrounding to fully get to know about the towns and their people.

Ruthie’s Venue                                                                                                    

– La Crosse, Wisconsin

– Communication/Design Intern                                                  

– January 2023 – May 2024

Designing the logo, marketing, and branding for a new local business and venue.

Work Experience

Saint Patrick School

– Hudson, Wisconsin

– Substitute Teacher

– September 2024 – Present

YMCA

– La Crosse, Wisconsin

– Childcare Program Leader

– December 2023 – May 2024

Dales Clothing

– La Crosse, Wisconsin

– Sales Representative

– July 2023 – May 2024

Sun Tan City

– La Crosse, Wisconsin

– Tanning Consultant

– February 2023 – June 2023

Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW)

– Woodbury, Minnesota

– Shoe Sales Associate

– July 2022 – January 2024

Just For Me Spa

– Stillwater, Minnesota

– Front Desk Receptionist

– June 2021 – August 2021