Katia Rasch Resume
KATIA RASCH
4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC|------------ | ------------ or ------------
EDUCATION
American University (AU), Kogod School of Business Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with second major in Studio Art
Graduating May 2020
Honors: Cumulative GPA: 3.68/4.0, Dean�s List: Spring and Fall 2017
Received Leonard Maurer Trust Award, March 2019, given annually to undergraduate student in fine arts whose creative work is deemed outstanding by Department of Art faculty
Received Washington Print Club Annual Student Award 2019
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society
Bath Spa University, AU Mentorship Program in Bath, England
First Semester Abroad September-December 2016
Completed 5 courses in cultural understanding and global markets and economies and visited historic sites including The Roman Baths and Stonehenge.
EXPERIENCE
Katia Rasch Art in Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Founder of design and art startup (January 2016�Present)
� Have created watercolor paintings, collages, multimedia drawings, and acrylic paintings and murals, promoted and sold art on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
� Manage financial statements to track revenue, expenses and inventory
� Work on commission, based on specifications from private individuals and organizations
� Have designed and developed logos for two private companies
American University Washington, DC
Teacher Assistant, The Edge of Information Technology (August-December 2018)
� Worked with professor two times a week in course about information systems applications used in planning, tracking, marketing, and management control, including spreadsheets, databases, and web-based tools
� Met with groups of 6-10 students for 2 hours every week to answer questions about software such as Excel and Access
� Graded homework and exams of 32 students
C�Santos Jewelry Store in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Sales Associate (May-September 2016)
� Met or exceeded monthly sales goals, while providing excellent customer service
� Trained 3 new employees in customer service, cash register operations, store display and marketing techniques
Marketing Assistant and Illustrator (May-September 2016)
� Worked with marketing manager in developing social media strategies, to attract younger clients
� Commissioned as artist to develop 30 illustrations for social media advertising
� Organized 6-hour monthly photoshoot with team of 3 people with 2 models and all new merchandise
� Designed and rotated 8 window displays and 4 interior display areas according to seasonal changes in inventory and/or promotions
Animal Protection Association (Amigos de los Animales) in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event Planning Volunteer (March 2015-March 2016)
� Organized 1-2 monthly fundraising events in team of eight people and raised average of $2000 per event
� Promoted pet adoption in social media and personally placed 20+ animals in new homes
EXHIBITIONS
Washington DC
� Displayed 6 pieces at Rob Pruitt�s Flea Market for Grand Opening of Maria & Alberto de la Cruz Gallery at Georgetown University - August 2019
� Selected to include 2 pieces at AU Spring Undergrad Art Exhibition in Katzen Arts Center - January 2018
Guatemala City
� Presented 6 pieces at La Central de Caf� � August 2017
� Displayed 10 pieces at Exhibit by Glappitnova at Ciudad Cayal� � July 2016
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Computer: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Pages, MS Access, and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Language: Fluent: English and Spanish Advanced: German
KATIA RASCH
4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC|------------ | ------------ or ------------
EDUCATION
American University (AU), Kogod School of Business Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with second major in Studio Art
Graduating May 2020
Honors: Cumulative GPA: 3.68/4.0, Dean�s List: Spring and Fall 2017
Received Leonard Maurer Trust Award, March 2019, given annually to undergraduate student in fine arts whose creative work is deemed outstanding by Department of Art faculty
Received Washington Print Club Annual Student Award 2019
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society
Bath Spa University, AU Mentorship Program in Bath, England
First Semester Abroad September-December 2016
Completed 5 courses in cultural understanding and global markets and economies and visited historic sites including The Roman Baths and Stonehenge.
EXPERIENCE
Katia Rasch Art in Guatemala City, Guatemala
------------/
Founder of design and art startup (January 2016�Present)
� Have created watercolor paintings, collages, multimedia drawings, and acrylic paintings and murals, promoted and sold art on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
� Manage financial statements to track revenue, expenses and inventory
� Work on commission, based on specifications from private individuals and organizations
� Have designed and developed logos for two private companies
American University Washington, DC
Teacher Assistant, The Edge of Information Technology (August-December 2018)
� Worked with professor two times a week in course about information systems applications used in planning, tracking, marketing, and management control, including spreadsheets, databases, and web-based tools
� Met with groups of 6-10 students for 2 hours every week to answer questions about software such as Excel and Access
� Graded homework and exams of 32 students
C�Santos Jewelry Store in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Sales Associate (May-September 2016)
� Met or exceeded monthly sales goals, while providing excellent customer service
� Trained 3 new employees in customer service, cash register operations, store display and marketing techniques
Marketing Assistant and Illustrator (May-September 2016)
� Worked with marketing manager in developing social media strategies, to attract younger clients
� Commissioned as artist to develop 30 illustrations for social media advertising
� Organized 6-hour monthly photoshoot with team of 3 people with 2 models and all new merchandise
� Designed and rotated 8 window displays and 4 interior display areas according to seasonal changes in inventory and/or promotions
Animal Protection Association (Amigos de los Animales) in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event Planning Volunteer (March 2015-March 2016)
� Organized 1-2 monthly fundraising events in team of eight people and raised average of $2000 per event
� Promoted pet adoption in social media and personally placed 20+ animals in new homes
EXHIBITIONS
Washington DC
� Displayed 6 pieces at Rob Pruitt�s Flea Market for Grand Opening of Maria & Alberto de la Cruz Gallery at Georgetown University - August 2019
� Selected to include 2 pieces at AU Spring Undergrad Art Exhibition in Katzen Arts Center - January 2018
Guatemala City
� Presented 6 pieces at La Central de Caf� � August 2017
� Displayed 10 pieces at Exhibit by Glappitnova at Ciudad Cayal� � July 2016
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Computer: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Pages, MS Access, and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Language: Fluent: English and Spanish Advanced: German