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SKILLS:
• Strong computer experience in both Adobe and Microsoft applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, and Word
• Familiarity with CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and HTML
• Working knowledge of CMS using WordPress and Joomla
• Interested in new techniques and emerging technologies with the ability to quickly adapt to new situations and systems
• Superior leadership and team collaboration with strong organizational capability and mind-set
• Excellent in customer service and communication

EXPERIENCE:
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT COORDINATOR / DESIGNER | November 2009 - Present
tba | PR + Advertising, Roanoke, VA
• Collaborate in development of client campaign concepts and design for both interactive and print
• Maintain and update company and client websites using WordPress and Joomla CMS
• Prepare internal advertising and marketing materials for print, online, and social media
• Facilitate efforts to develop, implement, and refine tracking procedures for client and prospect data
• Endorse strategy, development, and implementation of firm’s advertising accounts
• Assist with production process across all mediums including print, broadcast, interactive, and PR
• Support and reinforce organization identification and securing of new business opportunities

INDEPENDENT DESIGNER | January 2006 - Present
Aimee Drysdale Design, Blacksburg, VA
• Concept and design interactive and print projects for client marketing materials
• Communicate status and next steps with clients during development and delivery stages

TEACHERS ASSISTANT | August 2009 - November 2009
School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
• Facilitate advanced 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 / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | January 2007 - November 2009
Olty Realty L.L.C., Blacksburg, VA
• Digitally update financial data and forms while streamlining office management processes
• Manage and maintain relationships with vendors, service providers, and administrative personnel
• Oversee all office projects and operations including rennovations and tenant transitions
• Handle accounting functions for a $2M company

GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT | May 2008 - September 2009
Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va
• Design company's promotional materials, including posters, brochures, and publications
• Update website content using PHP for Public Relations and Education and Outreach divisions
• Photograph events and personnel for media and internal communications

PHOTOGRAPHER / MANAGERS ASSISTANT | June 2003 - August 2003
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
• Photo documentation of crocodile analysis by University of Florida and Animal Planet TV
• Full-time work assisting with animal care, customer service, sales, and office needs

RECOGNITION:
ADDY, gold: regional level, professional division (tba | PR + Advertising) | Spring 2011
SUMMIT AWARD, silver: regional chapter (tba | PR + Advertising) | Fall 2010
ADDYS, one gold, one silver: district level, student division | Summer 2010
ADDYS, one gold, two silver: regional, student division | Spring 2010
ADDYS, one gold, three silver: regional, student division | Spring 2009
SCHOLARSHIPS, Derek Meyers + Nadine Allen Memorial Departmental | Fall 2007 - Spring 2008

INVOLVEMENT:
Multicultural Chair, AAF "American Advertising Federation" - District 3 | Spring 2011 - Present
Programs Chair, AD2 Roanoke | Summer 2010 - Present
Designer/Account Executive, CreateAThon 24hr Design Event | Fall 2009 and Fall 2010
Student Portfolio Review Co-Chair, AD2 Roanoke | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
ADDY Co-Chair, AAF Roanoke | Fall 2008 - Winter 2010
Treasurer and Member, AIGA “American Institute of Graphic Arts” | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Graphic Designer and Volunteer, Kids’ Tech University | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009

EDUCATION:
Professional Development Seminar | Summer 2009
HOW Design Conference, Austin, TX
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications Design GPA In-Major: 3.4 | May 2009
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Graduate with Photography Concentration | June 2004
Saint Catherine’s School, Richmond, VA

REFERENCES:
A complete list of references is available upon request

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