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B. S., Digital Communications
MAY 2012
Concentration: Communications; Minor: Sociology
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
Relevant coursework
- Multimedia Videography Production
- Multimedia Feature Writing
- Multimedia Narratives
- Writing for Digital Media
- Programming for Digital Media
- Capstone: Project Management
- Usability Design & Testing
- Digital Graphic Design
- Principles of Information Design
- Web Authoring
A. A., General Studies
DEC 2009
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop CS5+
- Adobe Illustrator CS5+
- Adobe InDesign CS5+
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS5+
- XHTML, CSS3
- Basecamp, SharePoint
- Usability design and testing
- Design documentation
- Project management
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogging)
- Technical writing
Internships
Marketing & Communications Intern
JAN 2012 – PRESENT
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
Engaging the student body and community through writing press releases and social media posts. Collaborating on strategies for event publicity, alumni giving and advancement. Designing digital ads for events.
Web Design Intern
JAN 2011 – AUG 2011
Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts, Lebanon, PA
Re-designed the organization’s website to better organize information, enhance aesthetic appeal, and emphasize event information and online payment options. Conducted discount usability tests as part of the re-design process.
Marketing/PR Intern
AUG 2009 – DEC 2009
Volunteers In Medicine Free Health Clinic, Lebanon, PA
Re-touched and finalized a brand identity for the clinic. Designed printed marketing materials, including a brochure, flyers, posters, and business cards. Collaborated on a sustainable marketing plan.
Professional
Freelance Web & Graphic Designer
2006 – PRESENT
Multiple Clients, Central Pennsylvania
Working with individuals and small businesses on designing marketing collateral, including websites, brand identities, and printed materials.
Student Worker, Digital Communications Department
AUG 2011 – PRESENT
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
Projects include developing the department’s online portfolio of student work, designing poster ads for upcoming classes, drafting a new student handbook, and other duties as assigned.
Student Worker, Student Services & Career Services Departments
AUG 2008 – DEC 2009
Harrisburg Area Community College – Lebanon Campus, Lebanon, PA
Projects included assisting with recruitment events and updating recruitment records; designing marketing collateral for events, departments, and upcoming classes; other duties as assigned.
Graphic Designer
2006 – 2007
Creative Ministries, Inc. [FM 90.3 WJTL, iTICKETS.COM], Lancaster, PA
Designed web page templates, web graphics, and event ads
Branding Collateral – Logo, Website, Printed Materials
MAR 2007 – MAY 2007
Legends Cafe, Lebanon, PA
Developed a brand identity for Legends Cafe, a non-profit music venue in Lebanon, PA. Collaborated with interior designers on typography and color scheme decisions. Final product was a 5-color, high-contrast logo, consistent with interior design and fit for signage. Other branding collateral includes business cards and a website.
Restaurant Menu
DEC 2010 – JAN 2011
Quesa Dee’as Southwestern Grille, Lebanon, PA
Designed a restaurant menu. Specs: 8 panel layout across a legal size spread, full color, front and back.
Ongoing Promotion
2007 – 2011
Worship Jam, Lebanon, PA
Until 2011, Worship Jam was an event for youth and young adults from Christian backgrounds to gather, meet, and worship together. I was responsible for creating the brand identity, developing and maintaining the website, and designing printed materials. I also helped to write the event’s mission statement.

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