Resume

Skills

Proficient in:

  • Windows
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Macintosh
  • Apple iLife

Experience with:

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator,
  • Premier
  • Final Cut Pro

Adept with Social Media marketing and networking; utilizing WordPress, Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

 

Work Experience

Designer
Clinton Marketing & Media
07/2009 – Present
Indianapolis, IN
Provide graphic and video services for small business, education, and non-profit organizations.  Apply professional knowledge of software, and equipment to generate and manipulate graphic images, animations, sound, text and video to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, events, special projects, informative and instructional material for a variety of media such as websites and print.

Projects:

2012 Super Bowl XLVI Host Committee, 09/2011 – present
Design marketing materials for NFL and Super Bowl Host Committee programs and events.

Ivy Tech Community College, Dept. of Correctional Instruction 05/2011 – 06/2011
Produced video vignettes and stock photography for online training and marketing of Ivy Tech’s Correctional Instruction Program.

Delta Sigma Theta, Indianapolis Chapter, 11/2009 – 03/2010
Managed and produced 75-page hardback souvenir history book for the Chapter’s 85th anniversary. Served as a liaison between the publisher (Herff Jones), and the Chapter, researched and scanned material dating back to the 1930s through 2010. Designed book cover and layout.

Carver Community Organization, 03/2010
Produced logo and flyer to promote Stomp D.A.T., an event to deter youth from drugs alcohol and tobacco.

Student Activities Office, Indiana University Bloomington, 01/2010 – 05/2010
Produced case for support brochure and newsletter template to support fund raising efforts for the Herman B Wells Greek Education Fund.

Circle City Classic, 07/2009 – 09/2009
Created advertising showcasing the annual football game and special events. The ads are published on pages 26, 28, and 30 of Sister2Sister Magazine’s October 2009 Issue.

Ivy Tech Community College, Dept. of Correctional Instruction 07/2009 – 09/2009
Produced faculty interviews and video vignettes for online training and marketing of Ivy Tech’s Correctional Instruction Program.

She Never Tells LLC, 07/2009 – present
Edit and manage website using WordPress, write articles, edit and upload photos and videos. Manage Facebook Fan Page and Twitter accounts. Interact with customers and followers. Monitor traffic using Google analytics.

Marketing Specialist, 07/2009 – 12/2009
Seventh Son Media, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Promoted Hoosier Healthwise and the Healthy Indiana Plan, two programs of the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) through outreach at community events. Conduct surveys to measure public knowledge and opinion of the latter and of the FSSA’s Eligibility and Modernization process. Research and 
recruit new locations for VCANS Sites.

Marketing Design Outreach Associate, 06/2008 – 07/2009
AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service to America)
Bosma Enterprises, Indianapolis, IN
Served as a VISTA Member full-time for one year at Bosma Enterprises to help reduce the 74% unemployment rate among people with disabilities. Contributed to the Philanthropy and Marketing Teams by creating brochures, fact sheets, DVD’s, and distributing press kits. Performed public outreach by representing Bosma at numerous special events to profile programs and services. Produced multimedia presentations and videos. Assisted with the on-location shoot for “Focus on America”, a national show that airs on CNN Headline News, Fox News, and the Lifetime Network. Served as an Associate Producer for Bosma’s new corporate video.

Human Resources Associate, 03/2006 – 01/2008
VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
Managed the transit and childcare benefit programs. Supported a variety of Human Resources functions including staffing, employee relations, awards and recognition, performance and benefits. Served as a representative during the System-wide Ongoing Assessment and Review Strategy (SOARS), a facility site visit.

 

Education Experience

Assistant Producer (Intern), 05/2005 – 08/2005
WTIU Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
Researched relevant topics for a children’s television show, created thematic segment descriptions and show rundowns. Assisted with production of packaged insert segments and other studio production needs. Wrote copy for both scripts and web site. Interviewed and cast adult guests to serve as Friday Zone Pros.

Schedule Director, 06/2004 – 06/2005
WTIU Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
Directed live station breaks, news teases, and pre-taped newsbreaks. Executed emergency preparedness warnings on air. Edited graphics used for lower thirds, schedules, and weather forecasts. Ensured quality of station’s on-air presentation.

 

Education

Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN 01/2010 – 05/2010
Continued education courses in visual communications.

Indiana Institute of Technology, Indianapolis, IN 03/2006 – 07/2007
Continued education courses in business management. (While working full time at the VA Medical Center).

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
B.A. Telecommunications, 2005.

 

Additional Experience

Professional transferable skills are highlighted in my activities.  Please view my activities page for a description.