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Experience and Internships |
I've done a lot of stuff - on purpose. When I selected dual majors in college, I committed to gaining as
much knowledge in those areas as I could. Below are the positions I have held
in the past, and the skills I gained from each learning opportunity. |
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Ibis Communications, Inc.
2008-2009 |
- Created, negotiated, purchased and executed client Media Plans by budget or volume
- Responded to and managed Client requests for creative services
- Tracked and reported on client budgets for creative services
- Maintained digital, paper, and binder files for each client or project
- Managed creative services and projects for 2009 Nashville ADDY Awards
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Jo-An Fabric and Crafts
2007-2008 |
- Earned 6 awards for excellent customer service both in person and over the
phone
- Executed
guest purchase orders through internal warehousing system
- Ran cash register, Stocked merchandise, Handled boxes up to 50lb in receiving
area
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Downtown Lexington Corporation
2007-2008 |
- Produced the e-newsletter each Monday and Thursday, received by over 600
individuals
- Produced 2007 Annual Report - the organization's main marketing piece
- Wrote articles for two quarterly inserts in Business Lexington, part of a 130,000
circ.
- Wrote an article to be printed in the April-June issue of TravelHost of the
Bluegrass
- Event prep for Awards Presentations, Christmas Parade and 2007
Annual Meeting
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Internship
Smiley Pete Publishing
2007 |
- Edited stories for: Readability, Grammar, Spelling, Source Accuracy
- Wrote five articles about area residents and businesses, published through January 2008
- Built a reputation for attention to detail, enthusiasm and strong work ethic
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Martin Management Group
2005-2006 |
- Maintained & archived nearly $8 million yearly marketing budget for
18 auto dealerships
- Maintained monthly spending budget and process invoices for all dealerships
- Maintained tear sheets for each dealership, including competition in each
market area
- Assisted with promotion activities as needed
- Executed
special projects for top company executives as needed
- Built & maintained relationships with our vendors (uniforms, printing, advertising, etc.)
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WKU College Heights Herald Copy Editing Staff
2005 |
- Edited stories for: Readability, Grammar, Spelling,
Source Accuracy
- Built a reputation for attention to detail, enthusiasm and strong work ethic
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Internship
KY Department of Tourism
2004 |
- Assisted with graphic
design for the Great Getaway Guide
- Wrote editorial copy for the Great Getaway Guide
- Researched
vacation activities and attractions for the Great Getaway Guide
- Gathered & sorted slides & new pictures for state tourism archives
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WKU School of Journalism & Broadcasting Mac Lab
2003-2004 |
- Maintained an open computer lab for all Broadcasting, Advertising and PR
students
- Assisted students in using Microsoft Suite & Adobe Design Suite tools when
needed
- Converted student projects from Quark Xpress 4 to the newly-integrated Adobe
InDesign
- Assisted students working through technical problems in class projects as
needed
- Maintained Laser color printer, B&W printer and digital projector
for student use
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WKU College Heights Herald Advertising Staff
2002-2003 |
- Sold advertising space to supply editorial budget in
WKU Herald
- Sold
ad contracts as well as special
sections, hitting deadlines twice per week
- Collaborated
with creative staff to create new and effective ads
- Attracted
new contacts and clients through cold-calling
- Restored relationship between WKU Herald and past clients
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Internship
KY Chamber of Commerce
2001 |
- Coordinated logistics for the 2001-2002 school year of KY Learning Talks
- Executed mass mailings for event sponsorships
- Compiled survey data for KY Quality Council
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