Beth Melewski
Summary - Innovative and talented professional with proven copywriting, administrative and human
resource/recruiting skills. Able to meet intense deadlines while never compromising creativity or
work ethic.
Software
Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Mac and PC
Experience
Summary - DraftFCB/HogButcher– Chicago, IL (2/08 – present)
Freelance Copywriter
• Created print ad, television, internet and radio copy for multimillion dollar clients such as
Kraft, Miller Lite, KFC and Motorola
• Facilitated and performed presentations of written content to clients
• Worked with a fluctuating team of copywriters to brainstorm ideas for new ads
• Involved in the casting process of certain ads from auditions to the final casting decision
• Worked under intense deadlines to create content for clients
The Second City Theater – Chicago, IL (12/03 – present)
Working Actor
• Performing, writing and traveling sketch and improvisation with The Second City comedy
theater
Midway Games – Chicago, IL (4/03 – 5/05)
Human Resources Assistant
• Screened potential candidates over the phone and scheduled interviews for various
departments
• Assisted in developing a new Employee Handbook following the acquisition of 3 new gaming
companies
• Serve as floating administrative support to two receptionists
• Scheduled travel arrangements for various heads of department
• Formatted presentations in PowerPoint for the Human Resource Director
• Created and facilitated a new candidate tracking system in Excel for interviewers within
Midway Games
• Manage new hire documentation for new temporaries: organized tax forms, entered candidate
information into company database, file maintenance and labeling
• Supported the Human Resource Department by performing general office duties
• In charge of making and adhering to my own schedule on a week to week basis
Chicago Pet Care – Chicago, IL (4/02 – 4/03)
Dog Walker
• Responsible for walking five to sixteen different dogs per day
• Aided clients with the scheduling and cancellations of their dogs’ walks
• Trusted in clients homes on a day to day basis
Education - The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
(References available upon request)