BRIANNA BERNARD
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Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
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EDUCATION
Globe University – Minnesota School of Business Minneapolis, MN January 2009 – June 2011
Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Business
• Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.73
• Courses: Introduction to Business, Leadership & Management, Art of Selling, Marketing, Market Research, Business Ethics, Internet Marketing
Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) Minneapolis, MN July 2004 – December 2006
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Music and Entertainment Business
• Summa Cum Laude GPA 3.90
• Courses: Entertainment Business, Marketing/Branding, Business Communications/Networking, Record Label Administration,
Contract Law/Licensing, Microsoft Office Professional, Small Business Management, Accounting Principles, Business Plan Writin g,
Media Content Creation, Web Development, Artist Management, Tour Management/Booking
• Teacher’s Assistant EB152 The Past, Present, and Future of the Business of Entertainment/EB254 Career Opportunities
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Audio Production and Engineering
• Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.83
• Courses: Audio/MIDI Production, Studio Audio Engineering, Post Production, PC/Mac Maintenance, Music Theory
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Institute of Production and Recording Minneapolis, MN February 2007 – Present
Career Services Coordinator/Career Development Instructor
• Developed and maintained business relationships throughout the community to generate employment, internship, and class
project opportunities for students and graduates
• Facilitated participation in community organization events in an effort to increase name recognition for the institution, inc luding
career fairs, networking events, and other special functions in an effort to develop business, educational, and community rel ationships
• Provided leadership in the team planning, promotion, delivery and evaluation of career services and career re lated programs
• Advised students and graduates on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, career planning, and goal setti ng
• Assessed the strengths, interests, and goals of graduating students through hour -long informational interviews
• Contributed to the ACCSC accreditation process by placing 77% of IPR graduates in careers within the entertainment industry.
• Created and taught course curriculum for MB222 – Career Development III
Eclectone Records (Independent Record Label) Minneapolis, MN January 2007 – March 2007
Assistant/Intern
• Designed promotional posters for record label concert events
• Organized entertainment industry Rolodex into Excel spreadsheets and produced mailing labels for various press releases
Courtney Yasmineh (Local Recording Artist) Minneapolis, MN September 2006 – March 2007
Personal Assistant/Intern
• Designed and manufactured one sheets/press kits and mailed to various venues and talent buyers
• Promoted upcoming shows/tours via Internet advertising, posters/flyers, and fan mailing lists
Voiceworks Recording Studios Minneapolis, MN January 2006 – December 2006
Administrative Assistant/Intern
• Fulfilled the needs of on-site staff for Air America Radio The Al Franken Show
• Booked studio sessions for clients from various advertising/marketing/talent agencies, and recording studios
• Prepared client invoices and archived recording session data
Ace Hardware Windom, MN/Minneapolis, MN June 2002 – September 2006
Sales Associate/Lead Cashier
• Customer Service/Inventory Maintenance/Stock/Storefront and Endcap Design/Product Assembly/Forklift Operation
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite/Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator/Macintosh and PC savvy/Typing speed of 88 words per minute/Pro Tools/Logic Pro
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/ASSOCIATIONS
Commercial Demo Singer Ohio State Lottery/Hormel Foods, Inc./AmeriQuest/Jostens/North Dakota Farm Bureau December 2005 – Present
Brianna Rhubee Band Band Leader/Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist October 2004 – Present
The Dixie Hicks Band Lead Singer May 2010 – December 2010
Women In Music (IPR Chapter) Organization Member July 2004 – December 2006
IPR Icon Award Recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Music January 2006
Institute of Production and Recording (National TV Commercial) Actress July 2005
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Emmaus Lutheran Church; Nursery Child Care Volunteer August 2010 – May 2011
Walk-In Counseling Center (WICC); Receptionist May 2008 – December 2008
Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP); Senior Citizen Program May 2008
Sharing and Caring Hands Mary’s Place; Homeless Shelter Childcare Center May 2004
American Lutheran Church; Sunday School Teacher (Pre-K) September 2002 – May 2004