ERNEST F. CAMEL III

Permanent Address: *** Southbrook Drive Jackson, Mississippi 39211

(601) 209 – 6597 • xcg96f@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Jackson State University, May 2008 Jackson, MS

Master of Mass Communication, 3.7 GPA

Murray State University, May 2004 Murray, KY

Bachelor of Science, Art, 3.6 GPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006 - Present Jackson State University Jackson, MS

Production Coordinator

A graphic designer / production coordinator overseeing all student publications and teaching students about design and journalism.

• Oversee the overall layout and design of all student publications.

• Supervise student staff and coordinate production of the newspaper and magazine.

• Conducted workshops focusing on graphic design and photography.

• Created the entire layout and design for the eXperience Magazine.

• Photographer for The Blue & White Flash Newspaper and The eXperience Magazine.

2011 - Present O’Charleys Ridgeland, MS

Server

A waiter for the O’Cahrley’s chain of restaurants serving and up-selling store products and taking care of customers.

• Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment

• Deliver their orders in a timely manner, following company guidelines.

• Up-sell company products, beverages and food items.

• Ensure overall experience for guests are excellent so they will come back and purchase O’Charley’s products.

2009 - Present Insight Designs and Photography Jackson, MS

Owner/Artist/Photographer

A graphic designer and photographer for local projects in the Jackson Metropolitan Area.

• Create digital and traditional portraits for clients.

• Create flyers, invitations, programs and newsletters for organizations and clientel.

• Created gala material for Cincinatti Reds baseball player Fred Lewis.

• Create Graduation invitations for University students.

• Specialize in special event, graduation, senior and family portraiture.

2004 - 2006 Jackson State University Jackson, MS

Graduate Assistant / Americorps VISTA

A assistant in the Jackson State University Community Service Department and volunteer for Americorps.

• Designed website to promote Community Service/Service Learning Center and Americorps VISTA. Program.

• Designed websites for the Student Life Department at Jackson State University.

• Designed brochures and flyers for the Student Life Department.

2003 - 2004 Murray State University Murray, KY

Resident Advisor

A mentor, residential advisor and monitor in Hart Residential College.

• Provided opportunities for residents to look at the world from different perspectives.

• Helped to facilitate an environment that allows students to meet their academic goals.

• Promoted student involvement in University, Residential Life committees, activities and events.

• Held residents accountable for their behavior.

Summer 2001 Walt Disney World Kissimmee, FL

College Intern

A sales representative in the Epcot Center.

• Greeted new comers to the park.

• Sold Disney merchandise.

• Participated in creating an overall magical experience for the guests.

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office ● Macintosh OSX ● Adobe Creative Suite 5 ● Autodesk Sketchbook Pro ● Adobe Acrobat Professional ● Dreamweaver ● Sandvox ● iWeb ● Social Media Applications ● Blog Creation & Management

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Art Ambassador ● Humanities Department Fellow ● Marvin Mills Scholar ● Organization of Murray Art Students (OMAS) ● Rising Star Award for Excellence ● NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) ● Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. ● 3rd Place Winner for General Excellence and layout and Design at MPA (Mississippi Press Association) Awards ● Blue and White Flash News Paper ● eXperience Magazine

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