Education: Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

B.A. in Communications

Graduation date: May 2011

Work Experience:

Wood Street Galleries May 2011- Present

Gallery attendant

• Ensure proper powering on and off of installations, if necessary

• Greet customers upon arrival and track attendance

Joe Mama’s Jan.- May 2011

Hostess

• Greet and seat incoming guests in a friendly manner

• Maintain steady seating rotation

• Assist servers in delivering food and clearing/setting tables

Point Park University Dept. of Athletics Aug. 2009- May 2011

Office assistant and photographer

• Photographed sporting events (volleyball, basketball and soccer games) and roster images (head shots and group shots)

• Edited and delivered images in a timely manner to the Sports Information Director

• Assisted in daily office tasks such as copying, filing and running errands

• Managed sports officials’ payment process using online system called Arbiter Sports

• Reviewed and corrected expense reports

• Renovated Athletics Hall of Fame display, including printing photographs, purchasing frames, and providing an organized layout for installation staff

• Performed other clerical duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Pittsburgh City Paper Dec. 2009- Oct. 2010

Photography intern

• Photographed attendees and performances at sponsored events

• Edited and delivered images to events and promotions coordinator on tight deadlines

Volunteer Experience:

Project Hawaii July 2010

Volunteer photographer

• Photographed summer camp for homeless and low-income children for Hilo, Hawaii-based non-profit organization

• Directed children in activities such as arts and crafts, games, and science projects

• Assisted leader with kitchen clean-up and food preparation

• Created multimedia piece using photos and videos for program director

Student Alliance for Vitalizing Earth Jan. 2010- May 2011

Founder and President

• Promoted awareness to students about environmental issues such as natural gas drilling, recycling, etc.

• Organized events such as petition signings, documentary screenings and hiking trips

International Justice Mission Sept. 2007- May 2011

Active member

• Promoted awareness about social justice issues such as genocide, AIDS and poverty

• Organized postcard campaigns and documentary screenings

• Coordinated demonstrations and protests for human trafficking awareness

Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition Sept. 2007- May 2011

Volunteer

• Took part in events to encourage peace and justice in Sudan

• Organized postcard campaigns and documentary screenings

• Photographed marches, rallies and conferences in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. for the organization’s Web site

References:

Daniel Swalga 412-***-****

Point Park University Athletic Director

Helen Fallon 412-***-****

Point Park University Professor of Journalism

Laura Vrcek 412-***-****

Former Pittsburgh City Paper Events and Promotions Coordinator

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