Angela M. Reschke
***** *** **** . ******, ** ***62 . 816-***-****
******.*******@*****.*** . ********@****.***
Education
Master of Science in Psychology
University of Central Missouri, December, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Commercial Art/Graphic Design Minor
University of Central Missouri, May, 2008
Experience
...Communications Experience:
Graphic Designer 2004-2006
Excelsior Publishing, 417 Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
. Worked in advertising department creating new print advertisements,
updating and changing previous materials and collaborating several weekly
newspapers and other various printed publications.
. Responsible for the design of all 4-color covers for special sections and
supplements.
. Created and developed the first publication celebrating local history.
Interacted with artists to formulate sketches of local landmarks,
historical buildings and parks. Edited and arranged manuscript, drafted
advertisements promoting local businesses.
. Worked with a sister newspaper to introduce electronic pagination.
Advertising Manager/Layout Designer 2001-2004
The Smithville Herald, 1001 Commercial Street, Smithville, MO
. Part-time advertising designer, mainly responsible for arranging large
full-color advertisements.
. Promoted to full-time, producing all advertising materials, including
designing, organizing, tracking, and approved billing for all display
advertisements.
. Promoted to design four-color front page and the creation and assembly of
entire publication. Delegated copywriters, feature writers and editors to
achieve a final product that was visually comparable to superior
publications.
Lead Graphic Designer 2000-2002
Sun Publications, 4370 W. 109th St. Ste. 300, Overland Park, KS 66211
. Worked as the day shift lead designer in the Northland location.
. Responsible for constructing advertising, flyers, sales and promotional
materials; and the integration of three weekly publications.
. Maintained and adapted logging system for advertising,
. Prioritized and assigned daily work for a small department of two
designers.
Graphic Design/Marketing Specialist 1998-2000
Major Brands Premium Beverage Distributors, Inc., 550 East 13th Ave. North
Kansas City, MO 64116
. Specialized in generating all printed materials for the Kansas City
location, including promotional flyers, food and wine menus, table tents
for restaurants and night clubs, posters and signage, print advertisements,
reports, presentations, merchandising point of sale displays, invitations
and other various items as needed.
. Developed new method for accommodating and organizing print requests with
the production of a customized system.
. Developed a system of project tracking in order to maintain organized
files, eliminating confusion and increasing production.
. Developed a corporate newsletter, including the origination of entire
design, layout, and orchestrating the content of the publication.
. Catalogued dollars spent on all printed materials, using established
financial limits provided by management.
. Created an indexed system of calculating and administering printing
charges to suppliers, customers, and management.
. Monitored inventoried and facilitated a supply area that would
accommodate inside print requests, and support office and sales staff and
their customers.
. Established relationships with specialty print and other vendors,
coordinating print purchases and decreasing corporate spending whenever
possible.
...Research Experience:
Graduate Assistant to Coordinator of Graduate Studies 2009
School of Graduate and Extended Studies, 1800 Ward Edwards, University of
Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 64093
. Used speed and efficiency in order to administer a system update project
from start to finish.
. Worked individually on updating the banner system for graduate students.
. Streamlined current method to allow for all of the files to be finished
in 240 hours.
Psychology Graduate Assistant 2008-2009
Psychology Department, 1005 Lovinger, University of Central Missouri,
Warrensburg, MO 64093
. Responsible for grading tests, grading research papers and assignments,
recording grades in electronic grade book, teaching classes for absent
faculty, and developing tests from classroom discussion and textbook
objectives.
Research Assistant to Department Chair 2007-2008
Psychology Department, 1005 Lovinger, University of Central Missouri,
Warrensburg, MO 64093
.Worked with the Department Chair on several research projects,
presentations, writing and proofreading journal articles, and developing
research ideas.
.Responsible for data collection and analyzing test scores, such as the
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), and the Weschler Intelligence
Scale for Children (WISC).
...Management Experience:
Assistant Manager/Fitness Consultant 2002-2004
Imagine Weight Loss & Fitness Center, Kansas City, MO 64118
. Worked as a fitness and nutrition counselor, consulting with women
between the ages of 18 - 80 by instruction and implementation of the plan.
. Supervisor of three employees, responsible for administration of
schedules, delegating duties, replacing absent consultants, and assigning
consultants based on demographic information of potential clients.
. Developed marketing strategies for all Kansas City area Locations,
including conception of publicity events such as radio station remotes,
promotional contests, newspaper print advertising, and radio air spots, and
a television commercial.
. Responsible for collecting data, recording trends, analyzing and
reporting results to owners.
Honors . Clubs
Academic Honors
Undergraduate Dean's List 2007, 2008, 4.0 Undergraduate GPA 2007, 2008,
3.81 Undergraduate GPA 2008,
4.0 Graduate GPA 2009, 3.65 Graduate GPA 2009
Awards
Great Plains Student Psychology Convention, Second Place Poster
Presentation Empirical Division, 2008
Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology
Member since 2008
American Psychology Association
Student Affiliate Member since 2007
University of Central Missouri Psychology Club
Member since 2007
Student Advisory Committee to Dean
University of Central Missouri, 2008-2009
Graduate Student Association
Member since 2008, Student Government Representative 2008-2009
Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society
Member since 2007
Alpha Phi Sorority, University of Central Missouri
Active Member since 1994, Historian 1993, Social Chair 1994, Greek Week
Committee Chair 1995,
American Heart Association Fundraiser Coordinator 1995, Food Drive
Coordinator 1996
Mules Wrestling Statistician/Manager
University of Central Missouri Athletics 1995-1996
United Methodist Youth Foundation
Member since 1988
Additional Information . Skills
...Computer Skills:
. Proficient in both Macintosh and PC based operating systems, ability to
use both systems simultaneously.
. PC: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft
Works, SPSS
. Mac: Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, Acrobat, Pagemaker, QuarkXpress
. Type 50 wpm, experienced writer, excellent proofreader, public speaking
and presentation experience.
. Efficiency expert, able to assess and expedite workflow systems in
production, administrative support and project management.
...Other:
. Interpersonal Relationships, Emotion Management, Personality Traits and
other Psychological Testing
. Created a measure of creativity, The Reschke Assessment of Creative
Thinking (RACT), currently working to publish
. 4+ years of Spanish, currently working on fluency
References and portfolio items are available on request.