Laura Martenson
Account Supervisor
Hired: June 2003
Education:
- BA in Business Management with a minor in Communication Studies from Gustavus Adolphus (graduated cum laude).
- University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management: Pursuing MBA starting Fall 2006
Being on the client side:
During a summer marketing internship at Alebra Technologies, Laura helped create a marketing proposal for increasing Alebra's brand awareness and advertising to target markets. It included company information, brochures and advertising materials and was presented to the ad agency as a tool to assist their advertising and marketing efforts. Laura's involvement with this project also included extensive competitor analysis. Overall, it was a unique opportunity for her to experience the client side of the business.
Fitting in at RAA:
Laura sees herself as well-organized and persuasive, with a strong work ethic. She's a good fit at RAA, because as she puts it, "I like to make things fun."
Favorite Candy at RAA:
"Ummmm…yeah…pretty sure I love them all!"
Proudest Moment:
Reaching the top of a challenging Colorado mountain peak with her Young Life group. The trip was a series of physical, emotional, and spiritual tests, and everyone made it to the peak. Recalling that moment, Laura says, "It was the most beautiful sight I have ever seen."
Hobbies & Interests:
Laura likes rollerblading, running, hiking, kickball, and she's recently strengthened her bocce ball skills. She's taken up golfing and knows she needs to continue the classes because she nailed a friend in the head with a golf ball during a session.
Account Experience:
Ace Solid Waste
AGS
American Spaceframe Fabricators International
CocoLaPalm Resort
Direct- A Marketing Services Company
DreamFit
Elderberry Institute
Endura Financial Federal Credit Union
Farm Law
Gareth Stevens Publishing
George Sawyer
Holmberg
Hubler Family Business Consultants
Hutchinson Technology
Hutchinson Technology-BioMeasurement Division
Lighthouse Management
Minnesota Building Trades Federal Credit Union
Pearson NCS
Sherman Pole Buildings
Smith System
Theatre de la Jeune Lune
TrollDental
US Toy
Yeadon Domes