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AD DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER / REPORTER
Professional Summary
  • Computer savvy professional with a love of children, family, and community.
  • Experience taking children on field trips such as to local mini train park, community events, bowling, and swimming, as well as doing arts and crafts projects while providing respite for local foster families.
  • Supports and embraces cultural diversity and enjoys being of service to people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Pioneer Library System to help serve young readers and their families.
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, self-motivated.
  • Consistently recognized for dedication, performance excellence, and problem solving.
  • Adept in numerous software applications on both MAC and Windows operating systems.
  • Able to speak some Spanish; some familiarity with basic ASL.
Education
Bachelor of Arts | Public Relations JournalismOklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Related Courses:

Public Relations Communication / Management, Advanced Public Relations Media, Mass Communication Law, Media and Society, Marketing, Accounting, International Mass Communication, Business Law, Business Management, English Composition I and II, Photography, Music (10+ courses), Recreational Therapy, and Spanish I and II

Community & Professional Involvement
  • Leadership Shawnee Graduate, with Honors, 2017
  • Board Member, Meeker Chamber of Commerce, 2014-2018
  • Committee Member, Oklahoma Press Association, 2017-2019
  • DHS Certified Foster Parent, Pottawatomie County, 2016-2019
Skills
  • Experience working with children and general public
  • Excellent customer service
  • Administrative experience and related skills such as innovative operational solutions, account/data management, fast-paced office management, juggling multiple high-priority projects.
  • Award-winning writer and photographer
  • Delicacy in handling challenging situations and clients

Computer Skills

  • Versed in Windows and Macintosh systems with experience providing IT support in computer lab and office settings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Drive/Sheets/Docs, DropBox, Photoshop, InDesign, multiple email applications
  • Familiar with PowerPoint, Excel, Lightroom, Illustrator, Publisher, FrontPage, Quark, web design, and much more
  • Typing 50 wpm
Work History
06/2013 to CurrentAd Director / Graphic Designer / ReporterCountywide / Tri-County Herald (2013-2018) | Tecumseh & Meeker, Okla.
  • Community focused journalism in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties for weekly newspapers.
  • Reporting on city/county government meetings and events.
  • Layout and design, records management, billing/invoicing, advertising sales, and project implementation and support.
  • Social media engagement, website management/updates as needed, and customer service (via in-person, phone, website, social media, text, email).
02/2009 to 06/2013Direct Support Professional / CaregiverBIOS / Howell Family | Shawnee & Norman, OK
  • Provided direct care for elderly and developmentally disabled clients in their homes.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, including medication administration, meals, transportation, socialization and other activities.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, nutrition, and medication.
02/2006 to 07/2008Chief PhotographerThe Journal Record | Oklahoma City, OK
  • Provided photographic coverage of business and political community for daily newspaper, including special publication photography and photo illustrations.
  • Managed assignments and workflow of staff photographers and freelancers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices.
  • Regularly contributed to Associated Press wire service.
02/2002 to 04/2005Staff ReporterShawnee News | Shawnee, OK
  • Produced daily local news and feature stories as member of five-person reporting team.
  • Assisted photography team in daily photo coverage for community paper publication.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Countywide / Tri-County Herald (2013-2018)
  • BIOS / Howell Family
  • The Journal Record
  • Shawnee News

School Attended

  • Oklahoma State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Ad Director / Graphic Designer / Reporter
  • Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
  • Chief Photographer
  • Staff Reporter

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts | Public Relations Journalism

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