Angela.Reschke_001

Education

Master of Science in Psychology

University of Central Missouri, May 2010

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Central Missouri, May, 2008

Associates Degree in Commercial Art

With Graphic Design Emphasis

University of Central Missouri, May, 1996

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/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.

•••Counseling Experience:

Integrated Dual Diagnosis Technician/Substance Abuse Counselor 2010-Present

Community Support Specialist

Pathways Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Odessa, MO 64076

• Worked with Adults who with co-occurring disorders • Facilitated Educational and Therapeutic Groups • Counselor to Adults diagnosed with Severe Mental Illness and Substance Abuse History • Developed Treatment Plans, Completed Assessments, Addiction Severity Index Interviews • Coordinated with Psychiatrists, Nurse, Program Director, Housing Coordinator, Financial Specialist, Therapists & other Staff • Assisted Clients with Finding Employment, Obtaining Healthcare, and other basic functions

• Worked with homeless to find and obtain housing, Worked with seriously mentally ill patients to get them approved and into residential facilities, worked with developmentally disabled individuals to assist them in daily living

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 • Certifications

• RASAC II Certification, CDAC Certification to be completed April 2012 • Proficient in PC and Mac systems • PC - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Works, SPSS, Anasazi, Citrix, Cimor, eCet • Mac - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Pagemaker, QuarkXpress • Type 50 wpm, experienced writer, excellent proofreader, public speaking and presentation experience and awards • Efficiency expert, able to assess and expedite workflow systems in production, administrative and project management • Creative Problem Solving Skills • Skilled in Conflict Resolution •Unique mix of education and experience in Design, Marketing, Sales, Research and Counseling Psychology • Very Creative and skilled at multitasking •Thrive well in fast paced environments, quick learner, and always interested in learning more, continuing education/growth

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