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GEORGIA KLINAKIS

A D V E R T I S I N G & M E D I A A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N G R A D U AT E

ABOUT ME +61 433 166 064


I am a curious and open-minded student on a mission to
learn and grow within the advertising industry to one day
work internationally on global brands. I try to say yes to every georgia.klinakis@gmail.com
opportunity that comes my way because a wise source once
told that the more information you feed the brain, the more
28 Kneale Street
experiences you have to draw from in your work. Holland Park West, QLD, 4121

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Queensland University of Technology Nov 2017 - present BCM Partnership | Creative Intern
Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
Currently gaining hands-on experience at one of Australias most awarded agencies.
GPA: 6.632 (7-point scale)
2014-2017
Feb 2016 - present Cracknell Chiropractic | Front Desk Receptionist

Michigan State University My role involves greeting clients, answering phone calls, managing bookings, billing
clients, daily banking settlements, employee training, and constructing the
College of Communication Arts and newsletter using MailChimp. While I work very strongly in a team, I am also trusted to
Sciences work independently within this professional environment.
Study Abroad Program
GPA: 4.0 (4-point scale) Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 Starcom Mediavest Group | Media Intern
2015
I managed the day to day administration across a portfolio of clients, covering all
aspects of their media investments. Using tools such as AQX and BCC, I collected
Somerville House and processed data for post analysis and regular client competitive reports.
Queensland Certificate of Education
Overall Position: 3 Sept 2015 - Dec 2015 The Tab | Contributing Writer
2003-2013 While I was on exchange, I contributed to this site by writing entertaining and
relatable articles about the college lifestyle at Michigan State University from the
perspective of an Australian. I was able to apply my writing skills and explore my
ability to write for different audiences.
INTERESTS
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015 Somerville House | Tennis Coach
Coaching young girls from the ages of 4-17 years old required engaging
communication and strong leadership skills. Acting as a role model for my students
and motivating them to work as a team were fundamental to my role as a coach.
Food Travel Beach
Sept 2014 - Aug 2015 The Fig Tree Deli | Waitress/Cashier
Working as a waitress helped me to develop a range of very valuable
interpersonal skills. In such a fast paced environment, I improved upon my ability
Art Tennis GoPro to communicate and work as a team, and also developed strong customer service
skills.
GEORGIA KLINAKIS
A D V E R T I S I N G & M E D I A A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N G R A D U AT E

ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 QUT Advertising Management: Case Competition Winners


Tasked with developing an advertising strategy to address a
problem faced by Suncorp, we were one of two teams out
of the entire cohort who gained the opportunity to pitch our
campaign to Publicis. And we ended up winning first place!

2016 QUT Advertising Copywriting: Gold Tim Tam Award


Awarded to the highest performing QUT Advertising
Copywriting student for consistently developing quality Stan The Man
creative concepts throughout Semester 2, 2016. Carbon pencil & ink on paper.

2015/16 Golden Key International Honour Society


A member for achieving within the top 15% of my studies.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
2014-16 QUT Business School Deans List
2016 QUT AMPed
Awarded for achieving a semester GPA of 6.5 or higher.
(Semester 2 2014, Semester 1 2015, Semester 1 & 2 2016 QUT Study Abroad and
2016 and Semester 1 2017). Exchange Ambassador

2014-16 QUT Creative Industries Deans List 2016 QUT Exchange Buddies
Club
Awarded for achieving a semester GPA of 6.5 or higher.
(Semester 1 2014, Semester 2 2014 and Semester 1 2016). 2015 Michigan State University
Advertising Association
2013 Creative Generation Excellence Award in Visual Art
2014-16 Greek Language Classes
A state-wide competition with the awarded artworks
displayed at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in the 2012 Somerville House Peer
Creative Generation Exhibition (see image on right). Tutoring Program

2013 Somerville House School Prefect (Events Captain) 2005-13 Somerville House Sport
(tennis, football, rowing,
Elected by my peers and teachers to serve as school prefect. gymnastics)

REFERENCES
Dr Louise Kelly Mr Tyrone Barrett
QUT Business School | Lecturer Somerville House | Director of Tennis
lm.kelly@qut.edu.au tyronebarrett@somerville.qld.edu.au

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