KELLY ELIZABETH HONTS

khonts@scu.edu
431 Lafayette Way, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (512) 573-8692
EDUCATION

Santa Clara University Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing June 2019

Minor: Economics
EXPERIENCE

Barbara Harris Water Jewels November 2017 – December 2017

Marketing Intern; London, England
High end jewelry company, specializes in handcrafted natural water carved gemstones
 Scheduled and organized promotional events for Winter 2017-2018 collections
 Helped establish an online presence and manage company’s social media
 Worked in sales at Water Jewels London Gallery

Here Comes The Guide June 2016 – September 2017

Marketing Intern; San Francisco, California
Online wedding planning company, specializing in connecting brides-to-be with wedding services in their area
 Researched potential wedding venues in untapped geographic markets to drive company growth
 Added and organized wedding venues and wedding fairs on the website
 Contacted companies with upcoming wedding fairs to promote the brand

Barnes & Noble, Inc. December 2014 – September 2015

Retail Sales Associate; Austin, Texas
National retail bookseller, and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products
 Provided book recommendations and cashier services to customers
 Organized the store and helped design and set-up different seasonal displays

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Women in Business Organization – Active Member Fall 2016 – Present

Delta Gamma Fraternity – Director of Public Relations, Social Chair Fall 2015 - Present
Chamber Choir – Vice President August 2012 – June 2015
High School Newspaper – Web Editor August 2014 – June 2015
Varsity Lacrosse – Team Captain August 2013 – June 2014

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative Program Winter 2017- Present

 Small business development project in East San Jose
 Develop advanced social justice and better community relations
 My team of five work with a budget of $3000 to plan and implement business improvements to
appearance, operations and marketing for a local flower store, Floreria Juanita

HONORS

SCU Incentive Grant Fall 2015

Personal recognition scholarship to foster inclusive excellence at Santa Clara University