Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes my web design, interactive media and writing skills, with a business that offers creative services and solutions.
Education
A.S. in Web Design & Interactive Media, March, 2012, Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
B.A. in English with a minor in Journalism, June, 2007, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Related Coursework
Digital Imaging for Web and Multimedia
Computer Animation for Multimedia and Web
Color Theory for Web and Multimedia
Interactive Authoring (I and II)
Basic Web Scripting
Web Site Development
Computer skills
Mac OS X and Windows 95 through 7
Adobe Creative Suite 3 through 5.5
Flash, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS authoring
Microsoft Office Suite
Picks up new applications with ease
Employment
06/2009 to 11/2011 Fire & Ice Baltimore, MD
Assistant Buyer
Used Microsoft Excel to evaluate needs for merchandise and set up stock models. Bought product for assigned departments and monitored vendor shipments. Analyzed selling of assigned departments and distributed merchandise accordingly to retail outlets. Compiled and designed information for weekly newsletter.
09/2006 to 06/2009 Fire & Ice Baltimore, MD
Assistant Manager
Promoted to the assistant manager position within my first two months of employment. Developed strong work ethic and responsibility for keeping the store well-organized. Supervised our sales associates and delegated tasks while assisting customers. Handled loss-prevention paperwork, shipments, inventory and product merchandising.
01/2005 to 07/2005 The Healing Path Baltimore, MD
Administrative Assistant
Performed filing and scheduling duties. Wrote and edited professional letters regarding events and other matters of business. Created numerous informative flyers and brochures.
Internships
Summer 2004 Baltimore Clayworks Baltimore, MD
Writing Intern
Wrote and edited press releases, cover letters, business letters and requests for funding. Solicited sponsorship for events and traveled to offsite locations as needed. Performed numerous Internet research assignments.
Activities
Associate Member, WILL (Women Involved in Learning and Leadership), 2006
Logo Designer, Rise of Tides (Musical Group from Shepherdstown, West VA), 2011
Portfolio
Please visit my portfolio by going to
http://rainballad.aisites.com/imd311/kgdesigns/home.html.
References
Bonnie Linthicum, Store Manager, Fire & Ice, Baltimore, MD, (410) 931-6565
Cheryl Garyantes, Merchandising Manager, Fire & Ice, Baltimore, MD, (201) 687-8570
Michael Fallon, Professor and Advisor, UMBC, Baltimore, MD, (410) 455-2021
