Melissa Bishop

My parents own Still-H2O, a home brewing, hydroponic and organic gardening business. They opened their doors for business the same time I left for college. Instead of hiring a professional, they ask me to help them with any media or design needs. 

Gains and Experiences:

• Taking inventory and stock

• Renovating logo 

• Designing new business cards, store signage, fliers, advertisement, product labels, receipts and price tags and t-shirts

• Writing copy for fliers, online product descriptions and handouts

• Search engine optimization 

I interned for Rosemary Senjem, a core team member of Hand Spun Digital, who specializes in creating online and hands-on strategies, and packaging for small or individual business owners. Gains and Experiences:

• Managing a project log to keep track of daily tasks

• Gathering effective stock photos for particular client projects

• Training and application of effective keyword research/SEO 

• Used card sorting technique with clients  to improve his or her website menu structure and navigation paths, as well as participation and feedback from returning customers (part of SEO process)

• Designing/adjusting logos, business cards, stationary, advertisements and digital elements for web sites

• Meeting and communicating with clients to implement and achieve his or her business goals on a weekly basis

• Typing and organizing seminar notes

• Reviewing, formating and editing content on clients' websites

• Organizing and writing meeting outlines