Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA
Bachelor of Science in Communication, Emphasis on Emerging Technology and Multimedia
Graduation Date: May 2010
Major QPA: 4.0 / Overall QPA: 3.981

Graphic Designer, Jan. 2010 – Present
Spindle Publishing Company, Inc. · Pittsburgh, PA

• Responsible for typesetting, designing, and laying out editorials for multiple national publications
• Coordinate with Art Director to create cover designs for many of the company?s resource guides
• Design print advertisements in a broad range of specifications for various clients
• Update and maintain the company?s multiple websites

Project Manager, Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2009
Communication Department · Slippery Rock University

• Managed the creation and design of five new informational brochures for the department
• Worked in a team–oriented setting where collaboration, multitasking, and delegation was essential
• Researched and projected a detailed analysis of budgeting for the client

Designer, Apr. 2009 – May 2009
Pressure Seal · Slippery Rock University

• Designed a cohesive print package consisting of a brochure, letterhead, business card, and fax cover sheet for the New Castle–based waterproofing company
• Worked one–on–one with the client to ensure efficient design and client satisfaction

Graphic Designer, Sept. 2008 – Oct. 2008
New York State Communication Association · Slippery Rock University

• Created program design and layout for 2008 annual conference
• Revised and updated previous conference program logo
• Designed two advertisements for use within the program
• Edited and typeset conference schedule to conform with program specifications

Print Finishing Assistant, Jan. 2009 – Sept. 2009
Printing Services · Slippery Rock University

• Assisted in the finishing of print projects by assembling, binding, hand folding, and padding as well as cutting large sheets of paper
• Operated equipment as necessary such as paper cutter, folder, drill, booklet maker, binding punch, plastic binding equipment, and pad maker
• Contributed to the work flow of the department by packing, shipping, and signing out finished products

Teaching Assistant, Sept. 2007 – Dec. 2009
Communication Department · Slippery Rock University

• Developed, facilitated, and maintained the presentation of multimedia resources
• Administered and maintained class attendance records for large–size auditorium classes
• Peer mentored groups in the preparation for semester team projects
• Delivered exams to computer scoring center

Assistant to Senior Presentations, Dec. 2007 – Dec. 2009
Communication Department · Slippery Rock University

• Used problem–solving skills to organize presenters quickly and efficiently
• Collected, collated, and arranged presentation materials for large groups
• Supervised the registration and information desk

New Orleans Care Break, Alternative Spring Break, Mar. 2008

• Volunteered over spring break in New Orleans to aid in hurricane relief work
• Worked with 13 other individuals painting, restoring, and cleaning hurricane damaged homes
• Established community partners in New Orleans by communicating with local vendors and inquiring about food donations

Co-Author for upcoming book chapter entitled ?Regulatory Handcuffs; Precedent, Convergence & Missed Opportunity in the Brand X Decision? in the book Regulating Convergence, edited by Susan J. Drucker and Gary Gumpert