Marketing Manager

A creative and highly organized Art Education graduate skilled in developing creative lesson plans, maintaining classroom management, and incorporating literature and technology into art lessons. Seeking full-time Art Teaching position in hopes to provide an extraordinary environment for students to recognize and use their full creative talents.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL

Masters of Art Education May 2011 Graduate

Lipscomb University Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design major, Marketing minor May 2005 Graduate

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Metopolitan Nashville Public Schools Nashville, TN

Art Student Teacher January – April 2011

K-4th Grade – Lockeland Elementary Design Center

5th-8th Grade – Wright Middle School

• Planned, implemented, and evaluated student learning on a full-time basis

• Created, prepared, and taught art lessons to grades K-8 [based on Tennessee Course of Study standards]

• Incorporated both literature and technology in the art lessons through books, student writings, PowerPoint presentations,

interactive WebQuests, and video, in order to enhance student learning

• Assisted the current art teacher in the classroom by: preparing materials, introducing lessons, implementing classroom

management, and collaborating art lesson ideas

• Observe and evaluate students’ work in order to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement

Bluff Park Elementary Hoover, AL

Teacher Assistant August – December 2010

• Assisted the current art teacher in the classroom by: preparing materials, implementing classroom management, and

collaborating art lesson ideas

• Gained valuable experience and insight into various teaching methods, balancing the needs of all students, and

incorporating different art techniques from established teacher

Exceptional Foundation Birmingham, AL

Arts and Crafts Volunteer August - December 2010

• Worked with EF staff to provide weekly art lessons to special needs individuals [needs ranging anywhere from Autism,

physically impaired, impaired speech, etc.]

RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Michael Shane Neal, Inc. Nashville, TN

Graphic Designer/Business Manager February 2006-September 2008

• Assisted in client photo shoot sessions and the creation of the portrait composition through the use of graphics software

• Created promotional and marketing materials for print and online distribution to clients worldwide

• Prepared promotional materials and images for use in National magazines, websites, and educational venues

• Manage daily business for nationally recognized artist including project scheduling and timeline management to

ensure maximum profitability while utilizing organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

Crye-Leike Marketing Nashville, TN

Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer July 2005-February 2006

• Created and designed professional marketing material for real estate agents and the corporate office

• Developed relationships with Tennessee newspapers to place marketing ads for Crye-Leike Corporation

MarketSeeds Summer of 2003

Marketing and Graphic Design Intern London, England

• Created and designed online quizzes and surveys for marketing company by utilizing Macromedia

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

• NAEA Member • Junior League of Birmingham • Junior Executive Board of Montgomery

• Birmingham Track Club • The BirdHouse Thing, benefiting W.O.Smith Music School

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