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Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

ACT Database

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Typing 50 WPM

 

Proficient with both PC and Mac

My Photography

Ariel Photoshoot 1

Photoshoot for Ariel Cheese

Ariel Photoshoot 2

Ariel Cheese Photoshoot

Covering gov sanders speech

Former Gov. Carl E. Sanders speaks at the dedication ceremony of Augusta State University's outdoor amphitheatre.  The D. Douglas Barnard Amphitheatre is named for D. Douglas Barnard Jr., a former U.S. Congressman who represented Georgia's 10th district including Augusta from 1977-93.

Nature

Lake Thurmond, Augusta, GA

Nature 2
Community Coverage

Community coverage of John Stone campaign 2008.

References

Karen Aubrey

(Professor)
Associate Professor of Communications Augusta State University 706-729-2416

Karen Aubrey was instrumental in my education teaching such courses at Communications for Professionals and Writing for the Web.

Marilyn Brock

(Professional)
Director of Finance WAGT Television, Inc. 706-826-0026

Marilyn Brock is the Director of Finance for WAGT Television, Inc. (Augusta, GA) and WDJB Television, Inc. (Roanoke, VA). 

John Swinton

(Professor)
Professor of Economics Georgia College & State University 478-445-2591

Dr. John Swinton is a professor and mentor.  He advised me during my involvment in GCSU's Students In Free Enterprise (http://www.sife.org). 

Work History

Staples

Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Apr 2010 - Present
Copy Center Consultant 

Client service and retention is my number one goal.  We at Staples can be the marketing department of entire companies offering extensive materials to meet client needs.  From basic printing to binding and stamps and banners I make your day easier by taking marketing materials production off your mind.

OfficeMax, Inc.

Atlanta, GA, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
ImPress Associate 

Copy and Print Associate

WAGT Television, Inc.

Augusta, GA, United States
Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
Production Assistant 

Operated studio cameras and audio equipment.  Helped with the creation of graphic images in  Photoshop.  Assisted newsroom producers with writing and research.

Augusta State University Bell Ringer

Augusta, GA
Aug 2008 - May 2009
Web Master 

Used proprietary software to create and manage www.asubellringer.com.  Also contributed articles to print and online editions.

Education

Augusta State University

Augusta, GA, United States
Aug 2004 - Jul 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Communications coursework included Public Relations Writing, Writing for the Web and Media Law & Ethics.  Production experience in live and recorded newscast settings.

 

Business coursework included Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing.

 

My participation in Students In Free Enterprise helped solidify verbal and written communications skills culminating into the honor of becoming a presenter at the 2005 SIFE national competition in Kansas City, MO.

Interests

A student of current events, I am an avid reader of daily newspapers.  I stay current with the major news networks.  I take this information on-the-go with my smartphone.  I like various types of music, theatre and movies.

 

I tend to work out at least three times each week.  Health and personal fitness are goals I take seriously.