KATIE HOKANSON

6502 Horncliffe Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 katie.hoke16@gmail.com (248) 202-9012

Education
Michigan State University
Graduated in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a double minor
in Public Relations and Sociology.
GPA: 3.3

Skills & Other Proficiencies

Savvy social media navigator with successful blogs.

Experience with fundraising for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust utilizing social
media.
Have a background in volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and other mission and
alternative spring break trips.

Professional Experience
Freelance English Tutor

English Tutor - Frankfurt, Germany - 2013 Present

Face-to-face English lessons with child and adult students at varying skill levels in
Germany during the summer and Skype lessons during the school year.
Facilitate conversational English communication as well work to improve syntax and
grammar skills.

Deutsche Gesellshcaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Intern - Ecshborn, Germany - May 23 June 5, 2015
Researched company duties and structures.
Translated, edited and created English communication content such as newsletters.

MSU Resource Center for Persons With Disabilities

Tutor - East Lansing, Michigan - 2014
Chosen by my professor to be a tutor for a student in a sociology class with a learning
disability.
Helped to create and facilitate better study habits and answer questions.

MSU Culinary Services

General Kitchen Assistant - East Lansing, Michigan - October, 2014 May 2016
Worked part-time with other students and full-time employees to facilitate a seamless
dining experience with excellent customer service.

Clarkston High School Drama Club

Public Relations Chair - Clarkston, Michigan - 2009 2012
Built and secured relationships with journalists.
Wrote press releases, created signs and social media content to help advertise for
drama club events.