Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Major: Marketing
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
June 2006 - Present
Marketing Assistant
January 2004 to May 2006
- Created and managed a regional marketing plan utilizing various media (including outdoor advertising, store decor changes and the Internet) to increase sales of the Student Union's spirit apparel retail operation, despite a losing sports season.
- Conducted major assignments by creating, designing and disseminating a wide variety of progressive communications, in accordance with the Student Union marketing plan.
- Assisted with the organization of events and communications pertaining to the promotion of the Student Union.
Marketing and Promotions Assistant
June 2003 to January 2004
- Assisted in the marketing, public relations and visual identity of the Information Technology Division at Oklahoma State University.
- Directed creative aspects of the Microsoft Campus Agreement
- Prepared press releases, direct mail pieces and other mass communication to the public from the Information Technology Division
Internship Experience
Marketing Director
March 2005 to Present
- Write, implement and coordinate the marketing plan for a half-million-dollar yearly concert event.
- Ensure consistent positive public relations through ongoing customer feedback gathering efforts and customer evangelism.
- Manage a group of 15 volunteer marketing interns.
- Act as art director for concert posters, website, blog, promotional items and 32-page program.
Merchandise Host
Spring 2003 College Program
- Selected from more than 200 colleges and universities to be a participant in the living, working and learning experience of the Walt Disney World College Program.
- Provided guest service to more than 100,000 guests, while having hands-on interaction with guests from all over the world.
- Attended weekly organizational leadership and human resource management seminars.
- Maintained inventory and responsible for cash control.
Entrepreneurship Experience
The Vacant Canvas - Stillwater, Oklahoma
Director, Designer
June 2004 - Present
- Work with over 25 clients across the U.S. and England in providing graphic design production and new media consultation.
- Nine web sites have been showcased for awards since 2004.
- 100% of all new clients were referred to by word-of-mouth from previous clients.
Awards
- Silver Student ADDY Award
- JUDGES AWARD for "The Student You Need to Hire"
- ADDY Award: Consumer Magazine, Four-Color Spread
- ADDY Award: Out-of-Home, Interior
- Student ADDY Award: Interactive Media, Non-Flash
- Silver Merit: Consumer Magazine, Four-Color Spread
- Silver Merit: Mixed Media Campaign
- Student Silver Merit: Interactive Media, Non-Flash
- Bronze Merit: Consumer Magazine, Four-Color Spread
- BEST OF SHOW
- Gold Award: Magazine Campaign
- Gold Award: Magazine Print Ad
- Gold Award: Website Design
- Silver Award: Magazine Print Ad
- Silver Award: Website Design
- Bronze Award: Website Design
Activities
Art Director
2004, 2005
- Designed and produced the 32-page campaign plans book and website for two AAF NSAC competition entries.
- The American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition provides real-world experience by requiring a strategic advertising, marketing and media campaign for a corporate client.
- Clients included Visit Florida and Yahoo!.
- Awards Chair: 2004-2005
- Member: 2003-2006
Marketing Club
Takin' Care of Business Club
- President: 2002
- Member: Fall 2001
Willham Complex Residence Hall
- Complex President: 2002
- Hall President: 2002
Computer Skills
Graphic Design and Production
- Expert: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe VersionCue
- Advanced: Adobe Illustrator
- Intermediate: Adobe GoLive, Adobe Premiere, Macromedia Flash
Geek Skills
- Expert: XHTML, CSS, Windows XP, Microsoft Office
- Advanced: Mac OS X
- Intermediate: Linux web server environment