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RECOGNITION:
ADDYS, one gold, one silver: District Level, Student Division | Summer 2010
ADDYS, one gold, two silver: Student Regional Division | Spring 2010
ADDYS, one gold, three silver: Student Regional Division | Spring 2009
Scholarships: Derek Meyers and Nadine Allen Memorial Departmental | Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Deans List | 5 semesters
Several photographs chosen for exhibition | 2006-2009

SKILLS:
Superior leader with a strong organizational capability and mind-set
Strong computer experience in both Macintosh and Adobe applications
Excellent with customer service and communication
Able to quickly adapt to new situations and systems

EXPERIENCE:
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT COORDINATOR | November 2009 - Present
tba | PR + Advertising, Roanoke, VA
Collaborate with creative team in development of conceptual and design work
Support the strategy, development, and implementation of the firms advertising accounts
Assist with production process across all mediums including print, broadcast, interactive, and PR
Prepare internal advertising and marketing materials for print and social media

INDEPENDENT DESIGNER | January 2006 - Present
Aimee Drysdale Design, Blacksburg, VA
Concept and design projects and campaigns for marketing material
Communicate status and next steps with clients during development and delivery stages
Manage and maintain office paperwork and contracts

TEACHERS ASSISTANT | August 2009 - November 2009
School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Facilitate advance packaging course together with Truman Capone, department head
Prepare and present history, trends, and layout methods for modern packaging design
Assist with photography and presentation of concepts and final projects completed by students

OFFICE MANAGER | January 2007 - November 2009
Olty Realty L.L.C., Blacksburg, VA
Part time work managing office financial data and project coordination
Directly manage upkeep work for company apartments and homes
Administer all transition forms and arrangements for tenants

GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT | May 2008 - September 2009
Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va
Design company promotional material, including posters, brochures, and publications
Update websites for Public Relations and Education and Outreach divisions
Photograph locations and personnel for the media and internal communication

PHOTOGRAPHER / MANAGERS ASSISTANT | June 2003 - August 2003
St.Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
Photo documentation of crocodile tagging and analysis by University of Florida biology department and Animal Planet TV
Full time work with animal care, customer service, and sales in gift shop and snack bar
Provide managerial assistance for financial and office work

INVOLVEMENT:
Programs Chair, AD2 Roanoke | Spring 2009 - Present
Treasurer and Member, AIGA “American Institute of Graphic Arts” | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Graphic Designer and Volunteer, Kids’ Tech University | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Student Ambassador, Virginia Tech Department of Admissions | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications Design GPA In-Major: 3.4 | May 2009
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Graduate, Saint Catherine’s School, Richmond, VA | June 2004

REFERENCES:
A complete list of references is available upon request

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