Resume

Professional Profile

Computer Graphics and New Media graduate with direct experience in print design, web development, and video/animation. Solid experience in co-curricular activities, leadership training, and event marketing/production. Interested in  using various forms of media and social networking to enhance communication and management. Seeks opportunities in creative technologies.

Education

Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
A.S./B.S., Computer Graphics & New Media
May 2009, Dean’s List

University of Nevada, Reno
Information Systems
May 2006, transfer

Summary of Skills

•  Macintosh & PC: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, AfterEffects, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint, Final Cut, MATLAB
•  Programming: HTML, XHTML, CSS, Java, MySQL, WordPress
•  Other Experience: Typography, blog development and production, social media, information architecture, project management, brand marketing, search engine optimization, and content management

Relevant Experience

Social Media Specialist, Children’s Hospital Boston, 11/09 — present
•  Coordinated social media efforts for a Facebook fan page which has grown by tens of thousands of fans in only a few months
•  Assisted with Web production, WordPress blog, and video shoots/editing

Technology Manager, TRI Leadership Resources, 1/04 — 3/07
•  Managed internal and client domain names, hosting servers, websites, and email systems
•  Designed websites and advanced systems used for conference registration, online reporting, and content submission
•  Created online and print resources such as logos, newsletters, convention screen shows, and stage banners

Technology Support Technician, Assist-2-Sell Corporate Office, 5/05 — 7/06
•  Provided second-tier telephone support for e-mail and proprietary software installation, training, and assistance
•  Researched errors and change requests in conjunction with program developers to find appropriate resolutions

Other Work History

Shift Supervisor & Community Outreach Specialist, Starbucks Coffee Company, 10/07 — 10/09
•  Designed several award-winning resources and promotional materials that were distributed throughout regional stores
•  Managed all aspects of store operations including customer care, staff tasks, and cash handling
•  Analyzed business trends and made decisions pertaining to staffing, product, and inventory
•  Coordinated store community service events and donation requests

Orientation Leader, Johnson & Wales University, 5/08 — 8/08
•  Helped new students transition into the intellectual, cultural, and social climate of Johnson & Wales University
•  Supervised large groups of incoming freshman during several comprehensive two-day orientation programs

National President, Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, 6/06 — 6/07
•  Elected student leader of the world’s largest student business organization with a membership of 250,000
•  Led team of eight national officers and over fifty state officers around the country to prioritize projects
•  Created print and online resources, promoted association programs, and increased membership numbers nationwide
•  Traveled to many events to present workshops, speak of behalf of the association, and meet with staff and members

Affiliations

•  AIGA | The Professional Association for Design, Member, 2007 — present
•  Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Officer & Member, 2000 — present
•  linkBAIT: Blogging for the Advancement of Integrated Technologies, Founding Officer, 2009 — present
•  Student Government Association, Speaker of the Senate & Senator, 2007 — present
•  DECA | An Association of Marketing Students, Member, 2006 — present
•  Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, Board of Directors, 2003 — 2006