Kate Smiley (Rodgers)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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About
Experienced brand, communications, and digital marketing leader with a passion for big…
Experience
Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Activities and Societies: Optima Dance, Undergraduate Research, Campus Women's Center, Big Ten Leadership Network
Duel Degree in Biology and Life Science Communications in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dean's list student. Served as an undergraduate research assistant under David Wassarman studying Traumatic Brain Injuries. Communications and Event Coordinator for BioForward located in Madison, Wisconsin. President of Optima Dance, UW-Madison's largest, student-run dance organization on campus.
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Activities and Societies: University Sports Program - Dancing, International Students Program, Studenterhuset Language Cafe, English Tutor
• Semester abroad at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Took coursework in Master's level Biology courses and Scandinavian Studies/Language
• International Travel Experiences
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Steering Committee & Founding Member
Women in Biohealth - Madison
- Present 7 years 1 month
Science and Technology
I serve on the steering committee for Women in Biohealth (WIB). WIB is an organization developed to support and create a network for professional women in biohealth in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Biohealth ranges from digital health, biotech, biopharma, medical device, health research, and much more. WIB provides a platform to empower and connect Madison’s professional women.
Honors & Awards
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CALS Undergraduate Research Award
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Awarded for senior independent research project
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Frank Lessiter Ag Media Award
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Awarded for exemplary performance in life science marketing and communications
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Jacob Scharff CALS Student Award
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Awarded to outstanding CALS student with bioscience interests
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Madison Advertising Federation Foundation Award
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Awarded to five UW-System students who excel in marketing & advertising
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Scan|Design Award
Scan|Design
• Award designed for exceptional students studying abroad in Scandinavian countries
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Women in Biohealth - Madison
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Big Ten Leadership Network, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Member
- Present• Leadership education, workshops, and conferences • Select community of student leaders on campus
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Campus Women's Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Intern, Member
- Present• Outreach/Women's Health Intern 2013 • Educated members on campus about health related topics • Organized numerous tabling events and workshops on campus • Responsible for emails, communications, and growing the organization further
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Optima Dance, University of Wisconsin - Madison
President, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Media Coordinator, Student-Choreographer
- Present• President 2015-2016 • Executive Board Member 2013-2015 • Choreographer – Best Choreographer/Teacher Spring 2014, Fall 2015 • Outstanding Member Award
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