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