Brett Fails
San Marcos, TX 78666
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Objective: To acquire a coordinator position that will recognize, foster,
and reward a valued contributor to the success of a forward
thinking company that will utilize my leadership, as well as
team building skills.
Education: Texas A&M University 2009 Currently Pursuing: Texas
State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Masters of Arts in
Minor: Business Mass
Communication
Expected
Graduation: May 2011
Work Experience:
Student Media Producer - Texas State University
Mar 2010 - Current
. Produced, organized, shot and edited a series of university
videos focused
on outstanding faculty teaching styles
. Consulted various clients on the production process involved
in creating promotional
videos
. Provided technical assistance to instructional technologies
and production classes
Intern - Center for the Study of Latino Media & Markets
Sept 2009 - May 2010
. Aided PR and marketing for an international film festival
. Director of Photography for a department educational
documentary
. Attended weekly status update meetings to coordinate upcoming
events
Marketing/Social Media Consultant - Blue Clover Marketing
Feb 2010 - May 2010
. Created and implemented a highly successful 90 day social
media plan
. Developed the client's presence throughout social media
platforms
. Established various beneficial relationships with the
organization's national
marketing and branding efforts
. Attended events on behalf of our clients to promote their
public and virtual identity
Journalist for the University News Service - Texas State University
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
. Composed weekly media and press releases for university
events
. Developed university related feature stories for Hillnews
magazine
. Provided coverage for various university events help on and
off campus
Skills:
Technology:
> Professional Software
. Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS and Macromedia
> Photo and Video editing software
. Final Cut, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
> Knowledge with professional video equipment
. Experience in HD studio and control room
Activities:
> Presenter, University of North Texas, Spanish Language Media 2010
conference
. Presented a case study that I developed and wrote titled "Measuring
the effect of collectivism in Print Ads in the Emerging Latino Market"
> Presenter, Texas State University, International Mass Communication
conference 2010
. Presented a qualitative study on evolved forms of minstrel theatre in
the current film industry
> Member, Texas A&M University, MSC Hospitality: Fall 2008
. Managed and participated in volunteer programs in Bryan/College
Station
> Head Counselor Team, Texas A&M University, T-Camp: Fall 2008
. Managed and participated in numerous portions of an orientation
program for transfer students into Texas A&M University
References Available Upon Request
Language:
> First Language: English
. Writing experience: Media /Press Releases, PR Campaign scripts,
Feature article composition and PR programs
> Working knowledge of the Spanish language
. Conversational competency