Art/ Entertainment

OBJECTIVE:•••••
To obtain a position in the field of media arts and mass communications.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over four years of extensive experience in graphic design and desktop publishing
Creative, strong communication skills, and consistently meet deadlines
Proficient in most commonly used computer design applications.

EDUCATION:
August ••••• May ••••• Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts, School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Art Major with a Minor in Mass Communications

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
May ••••• July ••••• Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Acting Sports Information Director, Department of Athletics
Updated biographies, statistics, stories and graphics on the athletic website using Sidearm web host.
Designed fall and spring sports calendars using Adobe Photoshop.
Created templates and covers for media guides using Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop.
Developed schedule cards for ••••• Panther Football Season.
Wrote press releases for media coverage at athletic events.

August ••••• May ••••• Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Graphic Designer, Office of Student Activities and Leadership
Created logo and advertising layouts for various student events and programs.
Develop flyers and posters for all Homecoming and Panther Fest (spring festival) activities.
Updated student organization handbook to incorporate graphics and designs.
Developed, maintained and published a calendar of events for student organizations programs and activities
Facilitated workshops and seminars for student leaders on event promotion and flyer development.

September ••••• May ••••• Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Federal Work Study Student, Department of Athletics
Coordinated facility scheduling and game day event set-up for both fall and spring sports.
Reported athletic statistics to local and national media outlets.
Designed season media guide covers for various sports.
Collaborated with other institutions within the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) regarding press releases and player statistics.
Assist the Sports Information Director in other tasks and responsibilities as instructed.
June ••••• August ••••• Arts and Technology Academy Washington, DC
Teacher Assistant
Served as a summer program teacher assistant for students in the 1st through 3rd grade.
Assisted in the developed of lesson plans in accordance with course objectives
Administered pre and post-test to determine student course progress and future course placement.
Evaluated progress of each student.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:
October ••••• Present Virginia Union University Richmond, VA
Assistant Mens and Womens Track & Field Coach (Throws)
Create individualized workout plans for athletes during season.
Supervise athletes while running, drilling, throwing and lifting weights.
Train athletics on various position exercises, drills, and techniques.
Assist the head coach with various tasks.

FREELANCE CLIENTS:
Konflikt Graphics-President and Artist
AW Cleaning and Janitorial Services, Washington, DC
Chesterfield (VA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chesterfield, VA
JJ Uniforms, Prince George County, MD
John Marshall High School, Richmond, VA
Outstanding Entertainment, Alexandria, VA
Richmond (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Richmond, VA
Sky Class Entertainment, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
Avid (Video Software)
Fireworks
HTML Script
InDesign (Graphic Software)
Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher, Power Point, and Excel

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Chapter President, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Alpha Gamma Chapter •••••)
Volunteer, VUU Athletics Volunteer (•••••)
Member, Indoor/ Outdoor Track and Field (•••••)
Member, Year Book Club (•••••, •••••)
Member, Residence Hall Council (•••••, •••••)
Stage Technician Technical Director and Carpenter, VUU Theatre Department (•••••)
Member, Panthers Claw Pep Squad (•••••)