Jordan Thorndyke
***********@*****.***, 910-***-****
Education:
Elon University, MA Interactive Media, Class of 2011
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA Journalism and Mass Communication, Class
of 2010
Experience
Marketing Assistant, VIF International Education
Chapel Hill, N.C., January 2012-Present
Create interactive solutions for E-learning websites.
Use HTML, CSS, Jquery, Photoshop and Illustrator on a daily basis to create and maintain
Web content for the company.
Use HTML to develop and design company E-communications.
Assist in project management by providing clear capabilities, limitations and timelines
to colleagues regarding Web projects.
Interactive Marketing Intern, VIF International Education
Chapel Hill, N.C., June 2011-January 2012
Assisted in the development of a 1000+ page social community.
Managed and developed Web-based projects such as microsites, blog contest and newsletters
for various company departments
Freelance Web DeveloperJanuary 2011- September 2011
Design, develop and maintain websites for two small businesses:
www.capefearwatergardens.com, and www.allaboutthecarolinas.com.
Assisted in coding a website for an interactive class project:
www.alamancecountystories.org.
Donor Relations Specialist, Community Home Trust
PR Campaigns Course at UNC, Spring 2010
Worked for local nonprofit, Community Home Trust, in designing extensive campaign plan
targeting donors in Orange County, N.C.
Conducted primary research for nonprofit through focus groups and surveys.
Intern, Rock Against Cancer
Chapel Hill, N.C., Summer 2009
Wrote newsletters, press releases, blog, and used social media.
Co-chair for childhood cancer awareness night with Durham Bulls baseball franchise.
Participated in Congressional lobbying for pediatric cancer research funding.
Community DepartmentIntern, NBC 17
Raleigh, N.C., Fall 2008
Researched publics to target for station events and organized a focus group for 20
participants.
Other Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash and Illustrator, HTML and CSS
Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop, JQuery, and Final Cut Pro
Published as freelance feature writer in various local publications
Work experience as pharmacy technician, office assistant and restaurant hospitality
service