Qualifications Summary
Attentive media consultant, editor, and writer with an eclectic skill set developed by 10 years of experience in the creation and production of visual and written materials.
Masterful in creating books, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, and various other written materials. All items meet industry standards and are visually appealing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite 4 (Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, Acrobat 9 Pro, Dreamweaver CS4, Contribute CS4), Corel Painter 11 and various other audio/visual programs.
Education
California State University Stanislaus / Turlock, CA
Bachelor of Arts degree in English to be awarded Spring 2010
Involved in the school’s art and literary club, Penumbra, for 1 year.
Penumbra, Club President 2008-2009.
Professional Experience
Innovation 4 Hire, Modesto, California 3/2008 to Present
Editor/ Publicist/ Graphic Designer/ Media Consultant/ Owner
Acquire independent projects from companies and individuals via the internet.
Conceptualize and implement polished productions for clientele.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Modesto, California 3/2008 to 2/2009
Production Editor/ Graphic Designer/ Website Manager
Excelled at revamping the visual and content appeal of multi-media operations by implementing standardized content guidelines. Initiated the creation of promotional posters/advertisements.
Restructured and modernized website ([login to view URL]).
Columbus Magellan, Inc., Stockton, California 6/2006 to 3/2008
Personal Assistant/ Database Manager/ Web Designer
Provided high-level administrative support to a subsidiary of Business Team, the top business brokerage firm in Northern California.
Aided in the development of website ([login to view URL]).
Generated numerous leads and completely revised database.
Wicked Designs, Salida, California 8/1999 to 8/2006
Owner
Illustrated concise project goals with a focus on company branding for small businesses.
Managed all aspects of the business.