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Rachael Gerringer
abktjj@r.postjobfree.com
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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EDUCATION
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 2005 -
2009
(GPA 3.4 -- 2009)
Bachelor of Mass Communication
Emphasis: Media Design & Graphics
Minors: Art & Global Studies
EXPERIENCE
MOMENTUM MEDIA FREELANCE DESIGNER SPRING 2010 - Present
Momentum Media, Multimedia Design and Print Firm
Smyrna, Tennessee
Freelance Designer
Assists company owner with designing a variety of creative projects.
Designs and prepares projects for print. Designs and consults directly with
the owner previous to print.
FOREVER 21 INC. WINTER 2010 - Present
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Sales Associate
Promotes sales. Encourages co-workers to meet daily last year sales goals.
High lights sales promos to customers. Implements outstanding customer
service. Interacts with customers working on the register while explaining
store policies. Responsible for open and close duties.
E. ALLEN BOUTIQUE January 2010 - July
2010
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Sales Associate, Sales Specialist
Promoted sales. Stayed up to date on store brands and clothing in order to
better apply my knowledge of sales. Worked in point of sale system.
Administrated open and close duties. Maintained a warm, welcoming
environment for our regular customers.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING 2009- December 2009
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Media Design Lab Attendant
Supervised the computer lab on campus. Advised students tutoring them on
homework and use of the Adobe software programs. Oversaw equipment in the
lab managing the running of computers and cleanliness of the lab.
GALLERY CHURCH INTERN Summer 2009
The Gallery Church of Manhattan, New York City, NY
Assisted in city wide event planning of "City Uprising 2009". Designed
event posters and info cards. Made appointments with several HIV health
organizations and schools to unite them to propel the city. Planned free
HIV testing and community revitalization projects. Served as team leader
guiding a group of adults and teens around the city in both New York, NY
and Baltimore, MD City Uprising Events.
Health People Art Auction for orphans of HIV/AIDS.
Aided in the design of the auction booklets. Assisted in the organization
of the artists, and gathering their work in preparation for the HIV/AIDS
auction event.
YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE 2005-2009
Lifeguard
Guarded patron lives. Handled and maintained stress level of patrons and co-
workers in troublesome life or death situations. Upkept pool chemical
levels and cleaning. Able to lead. making quick decisions in frantic
moments delegating duties to myself in others in these moments.
Nursery
Provided excellent childcare to members for their children. Cared for
several children at once maintaining a patient, cool, and upbeat demeanor.
Kept up with child check in and check out creating a trustworthy
environment for parents to feel good about.
SKILLS
Fluent in Macintosh operating system with proficiency in Windows
environment. Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator,
InDesign, & Photoshop). Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Power
Point and Microsoft Word.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
. Fall 2006 received certificate of recognition for "Hardest Worker" from
the MTSU Media Design Dept.
. Youth leader mentoring high school students in an outside of church small
group in Murfreesboro, TN, 2006-2009.
. Served as Class President all four years of high school, DeKalb County
High School, Smithville, TN, 2001-2005.
PORTFOLIO
Several examples of my freelance work and e-portfolio can be found online
at: http://www.wix.com/rgerringer7/RachaelGerringer
REFERRALS
EMPLOYMENT:
Roxie Hurst
Aquatics Coordinator
YMCA of Middle Tennessee
205 N. Thompson Lane
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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.Relationship: Manager and aquatics superior.
INTERNSHIP:
Larry B. Wright,
Fine Arts Professor, Artist
School of Visual Arts
380 2nd Ave # 2
New York, NY 10010
abktjj@r.postjobfree.com
.Relationship: Supervisor during the Health People Art Auction Benefit,
NYC, Summer 2009.
Freddy T. Wyatt
Pastor
The Gallery Church of Manhattan
1160 Broadway at 27th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
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.Relationship: Pastor and Supervisor of The Gallery Church, NYC Internship.
ACADEMIC:
Ray Wong
Media Design Professor
Middle Tennessee State University, School of Journalism
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
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.Relationship: Professor for a number of my major courses at MTSU.
PERSONAL:
Sherry Driver
Administrative AssistantClaim Trust
50 Uptown Sq. Suite D
Murfreesboro,TN 37130
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.Relationship: Co-taught high school girls mentoring small group.
Rachael Gerringer
Media Design & Graphics
http://www.wix.com/rgerringer7/RachaelGerringer
abktjj@r.postjobfree.com