Employment Experience
Freelancer (2008 - Present)
Consulting & Design
• Develops marketing materials and branding to improve companies’ public image
• Designs user-friendly interfaces that are content driven
Teller (2006 - 08)
Independent Bank, Midland & Essexville, MI
• Verified all transactions; achieved 12 months of perfect balancing
• Worked with confidential, sensitive information regarding customers & their accounts
• Cross-sold bank products/services through a “sticky product” marketing strategy
• Provided quality service by interacting with customers & proactively responding to their concerns
Server (2004 - 06)
Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth, MI
• Increased personal monthly sales by 22% through marketing of specials
• Prioritized tasks while finding ways to create more enjoyable experiences for each guest
Media & Community Relations Intern (2006)
Saginaw Spirit OHL Franchise, Saginaw MI
• Updated 11 weekly newsletters, informing people of upcoming events & team announcements
• Created proposals, feature articles, graphics, flyers, & signs using a variety of programs
• Attended 15 public events to foster relationships with the community & build a positive image
• Successfully promoted mini-mascot naming contest, featured on Comedy Central’s “Colbert Report”
Click here to read about how I did with the Spirit.
Marketing Intern (2006)
IP3, Incorporated, Saginaw, MI
• Conducted market research to identify and evaluate client leads in target market areas
• Developed telecommunication skills to market products & services to potential customers
• Designed & edited 13 newsletters to inform IT industry members of issues & upcoming events
Resident Academic Assistant (2004-05)
SVSU, University Center, MI
• Produced original programming ideas, educational displays, & scholastic handouts
• Aided & advised students, responded to academic concerns, & recommended student services
Receptionist/Administrative & Patina Support (2003)
Tallix Art Foundry, Beacon, NY
• Created a database of projects by scanning photos, condensed pictures into portfolios for clients
• Meticulously prepared a museum‐quality fine art sculpture collection
Academic/Consulting Experience
Web Design Diploma (2009)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division
GPA: 3.98/4.00
BBA Marketing (2006)
Minor: Communication,
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
GPA: 3.95/4.00 (Summa Cum Laude)
Honors Thesis: The Evolution of Masculinity: Marketing & the Appeance of Man
Consulting: MKT 435 Research Project, Bay Area Family YMCA, Bay City, MI
• Conducted and analyzed Board of Directors’ Survey, Website & Newspaper Analysis Matrices (WAM & NAM)
• Served as team secretary & report co-editor, prepared 10 literature reviews & SCOT analysis
• Reported to YMCA Director/CEO on research results, several recommendations were implemented
References available upon request.
Last updated: 10/09
Computer Skills
SOFTWARE
Adobe
Acrobat
Bridge
Dreamweaver
Flash
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Graphics Tablet
MGI PhotoSuite III
The Print Shop 22
PROGRAMMING
XHTML (Adv.)
CSS (Adv.)
JavaScript (Beg.)
PHP (Beg.)
ActionScript 2.0 (Beg.)
ActionScript 3.0 (Int.)
MySQL (Beg.)
BUSINESS
Microsoft Office
Access
Entourage
Excel
Frontpage
Outlook
PowerPoint
Publisher
Word
GENERAL
Mac OS X
Windows XP
Internet Research
Social Networking
75 wpm
FTP
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