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Summary

• In the University Press of Kentucky’s marketing department, I honed my design skills creating advertisements, posters, and other promotional materials.

• At Georgetown College I redesigned Insights, the college’s alumni magazine.

• I also had the opportunity to create several Web sites in the past three years; combined with classes at Indiana University, those experiences have given me a core understanding of Web design fundamentals.

• I earned a graduate degree in journalism from Indiana University, and I have developed my writing skills working as a freelancer for various publications for over four years. I have a proven track record in written communication and a solid grasp of the mechanics of the English language.

• I have experience working in a nonprofit, promotional environment from my time working in Georgetown College and the University Press of Kentucky’s marketing departments. I understand how to craft and shape messages for a variety of audiences.

Work experience

July – Nov 2008 Advertising, exhibits, and direct mail marketing assistant, University Press of Kentucky

• Designed and placed advertisements in local and national publications
• Designed direct mail marketing pieces
• Reserved space, prepared materials, and staffed exhibits
• Copy edited promotional materials, including press releases, catalog copy, and jacket copy

Jan – May 2008 Assistant instructor, Indiana University School of Journalism

• Helped teach a 200-member course in twentieth-century photography
• Graded weekly response questions, tests, and term papers

Oct – Dec 2007 Freelance writer, The Bloomington Alternative

• Weekly tabloid covering local politics and activism issues in Bloomington, Ind.
• Wrote play previews for the publication

Mar – Aug 2007 Graphic designer, Georgetown College Dept. of Communications and Marketing

• Designed print advertisements, brochures, and newsletters for various departments throughout Georgetown College
• Copyedited materials
• Initiated stylistic redesign of Insights, Georgetown College’s alumni magazine

Nov 2006 – Mar 2007 Freelance writer, Smiley Pete Publishing

• Publisher of Southsider and Chevy Chaser, monthly tabloids focusing on Lexington, Ky., and W Weekly, downtown alternative weekly
• Wrote play previews and feature articles

Oct – Nov 2006 Freelance writer, Georgetown College Dept. of Communications and Marketing

• Wrote press releases for the college

Jan 2005 – Dec 2006 Public relations, Georgetown College Department of Theatre

• Designed publicity brochure for the department
• Designed programs for productions at Georgetown College: Howard Finster: Man of Visions (2005), A Kentucky Christmas (2005), and Antigone (2006)
• Designed posters for productions: A Kentucky Christmas (2005) and Antigone (2006)
• Created website for college theatre department

Professional skills

• Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Dreamweaver CS3; Microsoft Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007; Final Cut Pro HD
• Operating systems: Windows XP and Mac OS X
• Web languages: HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Stylebooks: Associated Press, Chicago

Awards and recognitions

• 2008 Kentucky Press Association Award for Best Sports Feature (2nd place)
• 2003 Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association Award for Investigative Reporting (2nd place)
• 2003 Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association Award for Best General Interest Column
• 2002 W.B. Jones Award For Excellence in Freshman Writing

Education

• M.A. Indiana University School of Journalism
  • Graduated October 2008
• B.A. Georgetown College
  • Graduated May 2006
  • Major: Theatre & Performance Studies, Minor: English

References

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