OBJECTIVES
I have two primary professional objectives that form the basis for all of my goals. First, I want to provide results that benefit the company I work for. Second, I want to continually develop my skills as well as learn new skills in any area that presents itself. An active mind and an active day are rewards in and of themselves.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (3.9 GPA)
University of Central Oklahoma, May 2006
SKILLS
- Strong writing skills, adapting style to fit medium & target audience
- “Eagle eye” for proofreading
- Adobe CS3: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Dreamweaver (Web design)
- Quickbooks (Accounting)
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Internet (research, e-mail), typing 65+ wpm
ATTRIBUTES
- Self-starter, proposing new ideas
- Professional communicator
- Meets deadlines, prioritizing well
- Solves problems, utilizing resources
- Strong work ethic
- Quick to learn new skills
- Objective in assessing situations
- Energetic and results-oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Marketing Department (May 2007 to August 2009):
Successfully performed a variety of marketing and operational responsibilities, from designing, writing, editing and proofreading internal and external marketing communication pieces to coordinating projects with vendors, clients and staff; managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; providing customer service; sourcing materials and creating client estimates; and overseeing special publication projects…all under numerous internal and external deadlines.
My contributions improved customer satisfaction, increased profitability, enhanced the workflow process, and nearly eliminated project reprints. I began as Production Coordinator and was promoted to Account Manager in August 2008.
University of Texas at Arlington (2007):
As a Senior Office Assistant, I supported more than 25 faculty members in the Music Department, providing administrative support and event coordination.
University of Central Oklahoma (2006; 2004-2005):
As Sports Editor for the campus newspaper, I coordinated the sports section by finding story angles, creating staff assignments, writing articles, editing, proofreading and laying out the pages.
As Library Assistant, I helped maintain the library’s periodical floor by organizing shelves and helping customers locate publications and use technological equipment
INTERNSHIPS
- MetroFamily Magazine – Proofreading
- Downtown OKC – Communications
- Oklahoma City Zoo– Public Relations
- 417 Magazine – Editorial
- Ozark Mtn. Ducks – Media Assistant
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