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Work Experience
Designer | The Missourian Graphic Designer | Advanced Advertising Strategies Course January 2014 Present Collaborate with the creative team to develop effective advertising and marketing materials to re-brand a real-life client.
August 2013 Present Design pages of the award-winning Northwest Missourian newspaper each week. Collaborate with the writers and photographers to create effective design layouts.

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Designer | AdInk

January 2013 Present Lead a design team of three to create promotional materials for upcoming events for Northwests advertising club, AdInk.

Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Creative Suite Customer Service Project Management Advertising/Marketing Strategy Print & Digital Marketing/Design & Layout Copywriting/Proofreading/Editing Verbal & Written Communication Office Equipment & Procedures

What Im Good At

Office Assistant | The Ambassador Group

April 2011 April 2013 Maintained clerical duties such as filing, answering phones and directing calls, entering accounting information into billing system, preparing correspondence, ordering office supplies, greeting and directing visitors, running errands, delivering, picking up and distributing mail, preparing presentations and other duties as assigned.

Office Assistant | University Relations

September 2011 December 2012 Managed clerical duties for the office such as filing, answering phones and directing calls, preparing correspondence and spreadsheets, coordinating and assisting with office events, greeting and directing visitors, managing activity calendars, preparing presentations and other duties as assigned.

Internships

Graphic Design Intern | University Relations

Impeccable organization skills Uncanny attention to detail Exceptional customer service skills Able to work in a high-pressure environment Plays well with others Outgoing and driven personality Excellent time management ability Clear verbal & written communicator A pro at wearing many hats Insane standard of excellence

Why pick Me

August 2013 Present Assist the University designers with publication pieces for external audiences. Job includes all aspects of the print production process, including communicating with the clients, designing and packaging files, proofing, and communicating with printers about the pieces.

education
Institution Northwest Missouri State University Major B.S. Applied Advertising Graduation Date May 3, 2014

Design Intern | HealthFitness

June 2013 January 2014 Independently completed print design projects under deadlines for the employee wellness management company.

Writing/Research Intern | The Laurel Review

AugustDecember 2012 Read literary submissions for semi-annual, nationally recognized print publication. Provided feedback to faculty editors and corresponded with diverse authors.

Web/Ad Writing Intern | University Relations

JanuaryApril 2012 Managed several projects, such as the Paw-to-Paw project, where each academic department had a need concerning student advancement. Communicated with academic departments (clients) to obtain detailed descriptions for new departmental brochures.

references
Melinda Kelsey | University Relations Graphic Designer 660.562.1032 Jay Hoitt | HealthFitness Scrum Master, Program Manager 469.916.5940 Jacquie Lamer | Northwest Missouri State University Mass Communications Professor 660.562.1617

Related activities
Lambda Pi Eta Member
An active member of the Mass Communications National Honor Society. Assist in planning events and creating promotional materials.

Brand YoSelf Presentation Presented to students and advertising professionals at AAF-KC on how to brand yourself as an individual.