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FREELANCE ARTIST
breezyartwork.com | LinkedIn.com/in/aubrey-prunty | Instagram.com/BreezyArtwork
Professional Summary

Creative and motivated Communications Specialist and Freelance Artist with progressive career experience in visual marketing. Known for strengths in project design, planning, and management to exceed customer expectations. Proven advertising, marketing, and social media skills useful in promoting the mission of client organizations. Seasoned Artist with over 12 years in professionally related work experience. Enjoyed the featured position as Joplin's Spotlight-Artist last September 2019. Renowned for unique, personal style and marketable brand in the visual arts industry.

Skills
  • Corporate identity branding
  • Visual communication expertise
  • Mac OS X proficient
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
  • Web design
  • Creative problem solver
  • Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Networking skills
  • Self-motivated work ethic
  • Project design
  • Logo creation
  • Client Relationships
  • Event planning and execution
  • Social media marketing and engagement
  • Information gathering and analysis
  • Print advertising
  • Web management
  • Google Ads
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Exceptional copywriter
  • Team Player
  • Retention and reactivation strategies
  • Creative and innovative
  • Story development and brand management
  • MailChimp and direct mail marketing
  • Audio and Visual Production Skills (Podcasts & Videos)
Work History
06/2009 to CurrentFreelance ArtistBreezy Artwork | Lufkin, TX
  • Utilized photography, painting and digital artwork to design mixed media, wall art and media content.
  • Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals, including creatingproduction schedules, scopes of work and budgets.
  • Improved quality standards of clients digital printing process by effectively using Adobe suite programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as Corel Draw and Infinity Designer.
  • Planned and executed creative art parties and events for groups as large as 6-45 people.
  • Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all visual product projects.
  • Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss preferences, styles and ideas for commissions.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Advertised and sold paintings, photographs and unique jewelry pieces at local markets and established all piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs and raw material costs.
  • Managed technological considerations to meet defined goals to build websites, write copy, design book layouts, create illustrations, and other communicative publications.
  • Designed logos, created still and motion graphics, and produced short videos for websites, social media and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • I continue to mentor junior artists on creative processes as well as other creative designers in the ministry marketing field.
  • Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
  • Planned, organized and scheduled work.
  • Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
04/2015 to 08/2019Communications SpecialistMount Hope Church | Webb City, United States
  • Worked closely with Ministry Leadership to develop brand identity and strategy for outreach and marketing.
  • Created Brand Logo
  • Designed and maintained ministry websites and microsites using Flash content management system and associated plugins according to our Mission Goals and Ministry Standards.
  • Devised a content calendar and created social media content across multiple platforms.
  • Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.
  • Prepared event communications for special events, took photographs during the events and promoted on the web and local media channels.
  • Measured response using Google Analytics for open rates, page loads and stickiness.
  • Managed email marketing encompassing content development, SEO and distribution using Mail Chimp.
  • Trained Ministry Volunteers in public relations through multiple forms of media and networking. Provided and supervised media relations for staff and volunteers in outreach and fundraising campaigns.
  • Designed print collateral materials and coordinated branding across multiple communications channels.
  • Used Adobe Suite for the creation of content, video production, photo manipulation, and publication design.
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread ministry message objectives.
  • Increased revenues and supported ministry goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
  • Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on ministry objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition, and organizational trends.
  • Promoted solutions-focused campaigns to clients through assessment of their needs, preferences and challenges.
  • Created marketing briefs, FAQs and objection management plans.
  • Maximized strategic approaches by keeping close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.
07/2011 to 05/2014Administrative Office ManagerTown & Country Christian Church | Topeka, KS
  • Designed anew website and managed property rental and event applications.
  • Devised a content calendar and created social media content across multiple platforms.
  • Prepared event communications for special events, took photographs during events and promoted on the web, print, and local radio and TV broadcasting channels.
  • Managed email marketing encompassing content development, SEO and distribution using Mail Chimp.
  • Supported media relations consultants in outreach and fundraising campaigns.
  • Trained Volunteer Ministry Staff for Online Outreach and Public Relations according to Ministry goals and standards.
  • Handled inbound contacts and provided customer service according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Worked closely with Ministry Leaders to plan and execute Ministry events such as year-end Church Holiday Party, 50th Anniversary Celebration, Missions Sunday, Children Ministry Events, Student Ministry Events, Senior Citizen Events, handling all promotional and information distribution as well as organized meetings, and staff mixers to promote office morale and cohesion.
  • Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.
  • Measured response using Google Analytics for open rates, page loads and stickiness.
  • Designed print collateral materials and coordinated branding across multiple communications channels.
  • Used Adobe Suite for the creation of content, photo manipulation, and publication design.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for ministry trends.
Education
Some College (No Degree) | Bible & Psychology, Music, Worship Technology Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
08/2004GEDScott Community College, Davenport, IA
Accomplishments
  • Successfully helped two Churches and several nonprofits/small businesses refresh and rebrand their image by creating logos, taking staff photos, designing new websites and created their online platforms for social media outreach and managed all outgoing media publications.
  • Created the logo and branding for the National Preaching Summit, designed their publication materials (books, pamphlets, handouts, presentation graphics) and helped them build their online platform.
  • Increased attendance from 40-60 kids to almost 2000 for the annual Trunk of Treats event at Mount Hope by creating a successful online marketing campaign and producing a compelling short video invite.
  • Built a relationship with NOTO - North Topeka Arts District to showcase art pieces.
  • Won Artist of the Month at the Eclective Gallery in NOTO.
  • Was featured in the Artist Spotlight for the September Joplin Arts.
  • Created the artwork for the cover of the Joplin Toad - Art Magazine
  • Recognized for Unique Storytelling in a Joplin Local Podcast category.
  • Created the artwork for Theater Show Promotional Posters for Stones Throw Dinner Theater and Stained Glass Theater.
  • Donated the highest bidding art pieces for Mwaganza International Fundraising Art Auction
  • Keynote speaker for Middle School Art Engagement in Joplin Middle School
  • Invited to be featured doing live artwork at several live Art Events in Topeka, KS and live on stage at Mount Hope for an inspirational message.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Breezy Artwork
  • Mount Hope Church
  • Town & Country Christian Church

School Attended

  • Ozark Christian College
  • Scott Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Freelance Artist
  • Communications Specialist
  • Administrative Office Manager

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) | Bible & Psychology, Music, Worship Technology
    08/2004 GED

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