RESUME
Professional
info
Work
experience
Editor/Manager - GreeneScene Magazine
2017 - Current
Oversee writers, photography, editing, sales, brainstorm content ideas.as well as writing and photographing content.
Prepare magazine for printing , including content layout in publishing program, liaising with printer, maintaining subscriber list,
Operate all social media accounts and email marketing.
Graphic Designer - Direct Results
2017 - Current
Complete graphic design projects, creating signs, items for print, decals, embroidery, screen printing, billboards, marketing items, as well as logo creation.
Social Media Manager - Direct Results
2017 - 2019
Handle all aspects of social media for Direct Results and other clients for Direct Results. Includes content creation, content writing, marketing, and more.
Evaluator - Appen
2017 - Current
Evaluate social media sites and campaigns, websites, and other communication methods and devices.
Instructor - Laurel Business Institute
2016 - 2017
Programs taught: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat
Classes taught: Digital Design Technology, Digital Video and Graphics Production, Advanced Website Technology, Graphic Design and Development, Adobe Acrobat
Accounting Office - Walmart
2017 - 2018
Reconcile money records, create deposits, research discrepancies.
Front End Zone Supervisor - Walmart
2002 - 2017
Build motivated teams focused on achieving goals.
Develop and implement plans for new company initiatives.
Resolve customer issues quickly to their satisfaction.
Organize business events, fundraisers, and charity events and lead them to successful conclusions.
Manage large and small projects.
Keep focused under high-stress situations.
Oversee day-to-day operations of Customer Service, Financial Services, Accounting Offices, and register operations.
Supervise 10 managers and 75+ employees.
Create business plans, communicate, and ensure follow-through.
Responsible for hiring employees, evaluating performance, coaching for improvement, and terminations.
Design signing and marketing materials for in-store events and promotions and promote store through social media.
Previous positions within store: Auto Care Center Support Manager and Accounting Associate.
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
INDESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR
ACROBAT
DREAMWEAVER
LIGHTROOM
PORTRAIT PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOMATIX
COREL PAINTSHOP PRO
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PHOTOGRAPHY
WEB DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
EVENT PLANNING
RESEARCH
MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
CURRICULUM PLANNING
EDUCATION
BUSINESS/MARKETING WRITING
JOURNALISM
COPY WRTING
COPYEDITING
PROOFREADING
SOCIAL MEDIA
HOOTSUITE
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
Languages
HTML5
CSS3
Independent Coursework
-
Event Planning
-
Intro to JavaScript
-
Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5
-
Business and Marketing Writing
-
Using Social Media in Business
-
Write Effective Web Content
-
Responsive Web Design
-
Small Business Marketing
-
Intermediate WordPress Websites
-
Teaching Adult Learners
-
Engaging Millennials
-
Craft of Magazine Writing
-
Keys to Effective Editing
-
Writeriffic: Creative Training
-
Partnerships, Resources, Expertise Power for Nonprofits
-
PDF Resume
Experience
Bite Marks and Blood Ties Book Covers
Designed the covers for CJ Galaway's novels.
Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency - Trail Signs Project
Proofreader and Editor
SWPA HauntedCon
Design, Social Media & Website
Friends of the Fredericktown Ferry
Social Media Manager
SWPA Rural Exploration
Social Media Manager, Writer, and Photographer
Saber & Scroll History Club
Webmaster
1331 Studios
Owner, Artist, and Photographer
Resume - click link to download a PDF of my resume.
Certifications
-
Hootsuite Platform Certification
-
Hootsuite Social Media Certification
-
Community Builder Certification
Education
Bellevue University - Omaha, NE
2013 - 2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Relevant classes: Fundamentals of Print Design, Problem Solving and Idea Generation, Print & Web Design Applications
American Public University - Charles Town, WV
2011 - 2013
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN WEB PUBLISHING
Relevant classes: Illustrator, Photoshop, Web Development Fundamentals, JavaScript
New York Institute of Photography - New York, NY
2005
Attended classes on various aspects of photography, including portraits, lighting, weddings, fashion, and more.
Volunteering
Flenniken Library
Board of Directors, Secretary; Social Media and Graphic Design
50s Fest & Car Cruise
Committee Co-Chairperson
Sheep & Fiber Festival
Committee Member (Creative Design)
Light Up Night
Committee Member (Creative Design)
Art Blast on the Mon
Interactive Artist
Children's Miracle Network
Event Coordinator