Marlo Louden
**W*** Emerald Green Dr. Unit E Warrenville IL 60555
Cell Phone: 630-***-****
Email: **********.******@*****.***
Websites: MarloLouden.com & MJLPhotographs.com
Experience
Odd’s Bodkins (March 2016 – August 2016)
Publicist, Social Media Manager, Photographer, Poster/Brochure Design, Media Contact
Publicized Odd’s Bodkins performance of Taming of the Shrew
Wrote, formatted and published all posts on social media (Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram)
Took and edited all photos used for company
Designed promotional posters
Had responsibility to reach out to news outlet to spread the word of the show
Responsible for all fundraising campaigns
Designed Website prototype using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Used MailChimp to send emails to a mailing list
MJL Photography
Owner
Takes photos at events and conventions, as well as doing portrait and model photography
Edits all photos in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Creates Google Forms and Spreadsheets to organize shoot sign ups
Uses professional photography equipment, including a variety of lenses and lighting
Does videography and edits in Adobe Premier
Designed website and business cards
Manages social media for self-promotion (Facebook and Instagram)
Works with a variety of clientele and always delivers photos back by the set date
DuPage Valley Review (October 2015 – November 2016)
Managing Editor & Designer, Contributing Author & Editor
Laid out and designed 2016 issue in InDesign
Created cover and back cover in Photoshop
Wrote feature article in magazine
Worked with professors and professional publishers to publish the magazine
BenedictInk, Room with a View and BenArts Chronicle Magazines (October 2015 – April 2016)
Head Editor and Designer
Worked on a team with other university students to highlight creative writing pieces at Benedictine University
Gathered submissions and created call to action posters
Edited and organized submissions for publication
Managed and guided others on the team, made sure everyone was informed and had contributions
Pixel Dynamo (June 2015 – August 2015)
Contributing Author
Wrote and reported on videogame related news articles
Worked in WordPress (Writing and formatting articles)
Worked with a team of editors and publishers around the world
Learned how to utilize apps that help with team organization (ie. Trello and Slack)
Education
Benedictine University in Lisle – Bachelor’s in Communication Art
Graduated with magna cum laude, 3.81 of a 4.0 GPA
Skills and Qualities
Bilingual (Spanish – Second Language) - Professional working proficiency
Knowledge of basic Python programming
Proficient in HTML & CSS coding
Knowledge of Basic JavaScript coding
Proficient in WordPress
Proficient with Microsoft Master Suite
Proficient with all applications of the Adobe Creative Master Suite
Strong skills as an editor
Professional photographer and videographer skills
Strong skills of managing social media presence
Promotes teamwork and positivity in the workplace
Strong decision making skills in a group and independently
Always brings positive attitude into any assignment or situation
Good communication skills with those inside and outside the workplace
Hobbies
Video Games, Sewing, Writing, Makeup Artistry
References
Chris Birks
Associate Professor of Communication Arts at Benedictine University
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Peter Seely
Department Chair of Communication Arts at Benedictine University
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For more information, visit my website - Marlolouden.com