Resume
Professional Experience
MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA & DESIGN INTERN
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
June 2010-September 2010
Washington, DC
Designed print materials and created a style guide in line with re-branding efforts for the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the FCC.
- Updated, researched and created pages in Adobe Dreamweaver for PSHSB's website.
- Instituted use of Flickr photo sharing for the PSHSB's monthly photo contest.
- Photographed PSHSB events for use in materials and on the website.
- Designed brochures and print materials for events and informational purposes.
- Revised language for website privacy standards in compliance with congressional
requirements.
Volunteer Coordinator
Washington Improv Theater
November 2008-present
Washington, DC
Managed, coordinated & trained volunteer pool of over 500 volunteers used to staff 150 shows per year and special events. Recruited and screened volunteers to serve on fundraising and community outreach committees.
- Staffed over 3,000 hours to support improv shows and special events in 2010.
- Took the initiative to revamp the training and organization program.
Graduate Fellow, Center for Teaching, Research & Learning
American University
August 2010-June 2011
Washington, DC
Worked with university professors, training them on an online learning software (Blackboard) as well as solving technical programs and troubleshooting questions.
- Gained recognition from many professors for exceptional help and training.
- Trained professors and students in Blackboard learning software, and Adobe, Microsoft Office and Apple programs.
EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR; DESIGNER
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
April 2008-December 2009
Washington, DC
Program administrator for the organization's flagship program Survivors Teaching Students, in more than 65 medical schools around the country.
- Designed various ads, banners, newsletter, letterhead, promotional materials & other media, including an ad in the December 2008 subscription issue of Food & Wine.
- Reorganized and managed medical education program including survivor base of 50 coordinators and contracts with New York and Florida Departments of Health.
Editor-in-Chief, Observer Newspaper,
Austin College
August 2010-June 2011
Sherman, Texas
Led a staff of 10 editors, 15 writers and 4 photographers in producing bimonthly 12-page campus newspaper. Wrote articles, designed paper's look and edited all content.
- Enhanced and updated the look of the paper, and increased the length from 8 to 12 pages. Improved the quality of writing and editing, as well as maintaining deadlines and training all staff members in standard procedures.
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
Carolina Herrera
June 2007-August 2007
New York, New York
Supported the Publicity Director for CH Brands, PR Director for Carolina Herrera and Mrs.
Herrera's personal PR Assistant in interfacing with magazines and various businesses, and
assisting with future advertising.
- Organized and delivered the Vogue TV campaign based on requirement specs for the Fall 2007 collection including 40 looks, pricing, locations and descriptions.
- Assembled and shipped looks for major magazines (e.g., Haper's Bazaar, W, Vogue, Elle, InStyle) including outfits and accessories, cataloged incoming and outgoing inventory.
- Researched Carolina Herrera product placement and mentions in major international magazines and created display binders.
DESIGN & AD ASSISTANT; FREELANCE DESIGNER
On Tap Magazine
Summer 2006; Spring 2008
Arlington, Virginia
Supported graphic production and ad design for a monthly DC entertainment magazine by
creating and updating ads, researching content for articles and calendars, and editing photos.
- Consistently assisted the production team in delivering against publisher deadlines.
- Formatted and edited photos and articles for online use, placing content on their website.
