Creative and mature college graduate seeking innovative position/s in smallish office. Possess solid administrative background combined with keen organizational flair and resourcefulness. Thrive best in work-alone situations that demand meticulous energy; perform admirably as a team player in settings with a moderate-sized staff.
:: experience
Graphic Artist & Web Designer ~ 5 years * Self-Employed; Current * Black Mtn., NC.
Duties: Conceive and develop layouts for commercial and personal websites; manage and maintain websites; design and layout business logos, brochures, fliers, pamphlets, business cards, etc. from home office/studio.
Personal Typist - 3 years * Self-Employed; Current * Black Mtn., NC.
Duties: Typing and light editing of a very prolific local writer's manuscripts, poetry, etc. from home office. Prepare writing submissions for publication and mailing. He drops the work off, and I call him when it's completed.
Earthlink Saves Agent, ClientLogic of Asheville - Spring, 2006 Asheville, NC.
Duties: Account retention by way of receiving cancellation and customer service calls and providing customers with solutions relevant to their specific needs.
Aquatic Sales Manager, Airspace USA Inc. 1992 - 2000 Asheville, NC.
Duties: Direct sales of commercial aquatic inflatables, management of all sales leads, attend national and regional trade shows and exhibitions, pre-sale site assessments, maintain relations with suppliers and distributors (US, UK, Italy, and Japan), product training and post-sale technical support. Other duties: preparation of exhibition materials and sales & promotional info, training of support staff, and overall office management.
Accomplishments: Instigated company membership to the YMCA National Preferred Vendor program, which increased sales by 35% the first year; conceived, designed, built, and implemented the primary company database, now an integral component of the business and containing over 20,000 records.
Advertising Mgr., Plaeides Productions, Inc. 1995 - 1996 Asheville, NC.
Duties: Gather and qualify sales leads for advertisement in the company playbills, maintain client relations, manage artwork and liaise with graphics designers on behalf of the clients and company, and post-sale follow up. Other duties: Acting, script selection, marketing and publicity.
Accomplishments: Conceptualized and coordinated fundraising & promotional projects
Various Positions, Various Businesses, Black Mtn./Swannanoa/Asheville, NC. * Positions and Duties have varied from store clerk, independent sales rep, housekeeper, fast food worker, legal secretary, receptionist, showroom floor sales, and other bread-and-butter jobs to keep bills paid. If a full listing is necessary for hire, just ask...
:: education
Independent Studies: HTML + XHTML; PHP; Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Blanton's College, Asheville, NC. Course of Study: Medical Office Administration
Montreat-Anderson College, Montreat, NC. Course of Study: Associate of Arts; Major in Theatre, Minor in English Literature
:: skills & equip.
Computer Skills Level: Advanced Experience: 20+ years Last Used: Currently use
HTML / Web Design Level: Intermediate Experience: 5 years Last Used: Currently use
Public Speaking Level: Advanced Experience: 15+ years Last Used: Currently use
Commercial Authoring Level: Advanced Experience: 20+ years Last Used: Currently use
Desktop Publishing Level: Intermediate Experience: 5+ years Last Used: Currently use
Shipping - Domestic Level: Advanced Experience: 8+ years Last Used: 1 year ago
Shipping - International Level: Intermediate Experience: 3 years Last Used: 4 years ago
Database Design Level: Intermediate Experience: 5 years Last Used: Currently use
Typing / Data Entry Level: Advanced Experience: 20+ years Last Used: Currently use
Reception Level: Advanced Experience: 10+ years Last Used: Currently use
Transcription Level: Intermediate Experience: 3 years Last Used: Over 4 years ago
Graphic Design Level: Advanced Experience: 15+ years Last Used: Currently use
Equipment: PowerMac 7200/120, Compaq Presario 5184 with Windows 98SE, Scanport Flatbed Scanner, HP LaserJet 1100, light board and stylus; various other hardware.
Software: Adobe Illustrator 8.0; Adobe ImageReady; Adobe Photoshop 8.0; Filemaker Pro; Macromedia Dreamweaver; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word - Office 2000; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE & Windows XP; various other software.
