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RECOGNITION:
ADDYS, three silver, one gold: student regional division Spring 2009
Virginia Tech Research Magazine cover and content illustration Winter 2008
Virginia Tech Research Magazine feature article graphic design 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:
Independant Design Work
Corporate booklet design and direction for internal meetings
Strategic Healthcare Partners, Tampa, FL

Promotional Poster design and direction for flu clinics
Maxxim Healthcare Services, Charlottesville, VA

Open house welcome banner design and direction
Heartland Healthcare Center, South Jacksonville, FL

Poster design, direction, and layout for speaker series
The School of Performing Arts and Cinema, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Corporate branding and logo design
The School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Logo design and direction
Sojourn Center, Hospice Facility, Blacksburg, VA

Placemat design and direction
Bulls and Bones Brewhaus and Grill, Blacksburg, VA

GRAPHIC DESIGNER May 2008 - Present
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

OFFICE MANAGER January 2007 - Present
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

SERVER May 2005 - March 2007
Outback Steakhouse, Christiansburg, VA
Receive customer compliments regularly
Train and prepare new staff members

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 assistance to manager with financial and office work

INVOLVEMENT:
AIGA “American Institute of Graphic Arts” Treasurer and Member Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Kids’ Tech University Graphic Designer and Volunteer Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Virginia Tech Student Ambassadors 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 June 2004
Saint Catherine’s School, Richmond, VA

REFERENCES:
A complete list of references is available upon request

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