Laura Ritchie
**** *** **** ******, ********* MI 48306
Email: ********@***.***
Phone: 248-***-****
Career Goal
I will be a successful graphic artist working with organizations with cultures that foster creativity. I will utilize my passion for layout design to build a reputation of generating appealing images that deliver targeted messages.
Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Advertising, Design Specialization
The Design Specialization program is an important additional element of my studies because it gives me creative experience with many different medias that will assist and inspire me in my future with advertising.
Attended Advertising High Achievers Brunch, 2012
4 semesters of Dean’s List
Current GPA 3.5
Junior Status
Stoney Creek High School
Rochester, Michigan
Graduated GPA 3.75
May 2009
Experience
LTE Media Group
Member of On-Campus Marketing Team
Promotes events, special offers and deals
Use Facebook and Twitter pages to utilize mass marketing and social media techniques
Present, 2011
Alpha Chi Omega
Executive Board, Vice President of Communications
Responsible for the operations and change control of Beta-Epsilon chapter webpage
Deal with important decisions and new ideas to better the chapter
Integrated with Alpha Chi Omega national headquarters webpage and style guide
2011,2010
Golf Course Beverage Cart Attendant
Blackheath Golf Course, Rochester, Michigan
Assisted customers to ensure best possible golfing experience
Managed sales, inventory and golfer banter with a smile
Seasonal 2011, 2010
Sales Associate
Abercrombie, The Village of Rochester Hills, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Deliver to customers the Abercrombie retail experience
Organized and counted store inventory
2009, 2008
Community/Volunteer
Older Persons Commission (OPC): Meals on Wheels Volunteer 2008, 2007, 2006
Oakland Farm Homeowners Association Events Volunteer 2008, 2007, 2006
Athletics
Stoney Creek High School
Varsity Cheerleading 2009, 2008, 2007
Varsity MVP (voted by teammates) 2009, 2008
Varsity Track and Field 2007, 2006
Varsity Lacrosse 2008
Gymnastics Training Center (GTC)
USA Level 8 Gymnast
2005 Michigan State Level 7- 4th All Around (1st in Vault)
2004 Michigan State Level 6 – 3rd All Around
Skills
Organized, strong work ethic, goal-oriented, focused
Computer Skills
Proficient in, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator