Marketing Content

Professional Experience

Coburn Creative: Graphic Designer, June 2007 - 2009, Art Director, 2009 - Feb 2013

Glade Spring, VA

Wrote original content and proofed and edited content for websites and nightlife magazine

Established and improved client relationships

Developed strategic marketing plans

Conceived and produced corporate identities and taglines

Developed websites, with both standard HTML and within content management systems

Developed a wide array of marketing materials, both in print and online

Photographed models within a studio and on location

Managed internal and partnered staff

Developed videos/commercials (creative, pitch, prop production, animation, and script writing)

Publication design and layout

Taught classes on social media use

Conceived and produced local election materials

Developed and managed projects and campaigns

Extensive knowledge in the Adobe Creative Suite 3-6

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Key Awards at Coburn Creative

2010 Gold district ADDY for radio for Quarles petroleum

2012 High Tech excellence award in the small Business category

American Public Transportation association’s AdWheel awards. First place in promotional campaign for Blacksburg Transit’s “There’s a Better Way to reach people” ads and direct mail

2013 Gold district ADDY for logo for Highlands Community Services

2013 Gold district ADDY for Heartwood Calendar

2013 Gold district ADDY for integrated campaign for 9 Blocks Campaign - Highlands Community Services

2013 Gold district ADDY for logo for Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

2013 Best in Show ADDY for integrated campaign for 9 Blocks Campaign - Highlands Community Services

Service/Advocacy Experience

PFLAG Abingdon-Washington County: President, March 2011- Feb 2013

Washington County, VA

Established and recruited leadership roles

Developed marketing materials

Developed website and social media presence, using both original content and content gained from various resources (www.pflagwashco.org and facebook.com/pflagwashco)

Instated email marketing software that tracks user behavior, specifically MailChimp

Built an ever-growing coalition of allies and expanded membership

Advanced community awareness of LGBT causes and of PFLA G

Worked with PFLA G National on the redesign and layout of core publications

Kiwanis International: Member 2007 - 2008

Abingdon, VA

Participated/recruited for three large annual fundraisers: Plumb Alley Day, Wings-N-Wheels, Christmas Parade

Education

Emory & Henry College: 2003 - May 2007 Graduation

Emory, VA

B.A. in Fine Art - Graphic Design and Communications focus

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