Boulder, Colorado *****
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JAKE PEARCE
EDUCATION
George Washington University, Washington DC — Major: International Affairs (International Development Concentration), Minor: Theater (Presidential Scholar of The Arts) JANUARY 2017 - MAY 2020
EXPERIENCE
SOS Children’s Villages USA — Digital Communications, Graphic Design and Marketing Intern MAY 2019 - AUGUST 2020
● I regularly edited photographs, drafted captions and posted on social media accounts. This effort led to a measurable increase in digital interaction by our followers
(predominantly those on Instagram).
● I collaborated with other designers to create an information pamphlet for a high stakes donor. It was my task to lay out the finished pamphlet in Adobe InDesign. The donor spoke highly of me and my collaborators’ work.
● I designed the summer newsletter. The CEO saw my work and had me take on personal design projects for him thereafter.
● I created graphics for the website in Adobe Illustrator to help increase the time spent on specific webpages on SOS’s site, with the intention of increasing donor retention and donations.
MediaFile — Staff Writer, International Section
OCTOBER 2018 - APRIL 2019
● I was responsible for researching, writing and editing articles. I learned to write and edit in accordance with AP style.
● I used my authorial voice to speak about injustice and human rights abuses, as well as to understand and discuss media inconsistencies to better understand global problems.
● I worked closely with editors to meet publishing deadlines.
● I collaborated with the section editor to improve content. Plan A, Berlin Germany — Research and Graphic Design Intern JUNE 2018 - AUGUST 2018
● I was responsible for researching potential sponsorships, partnerships and investors to access more funding for specific projects and to create lasting business partnerships.
● Another company employee and I organized a joint mini-campaign and event. We pitched our event at a Berlin Startup Community gathering to garner participation.
● I frequently took the lead on graphic design projects and regularly created graphics for social media campaigns.
SKILLS
Practical Skills: Customer service, research, public speaking, and event planning Drafting Software: Google Drive and Microsoft Office Adobe Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Language: Native English, fluent Danish, limited working proficiency in German and elementary Spanish
Soft Skills: Communication, adaptability, creativity, and the practical application of creative ideas