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E X P E R I E N C E
Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University (formerly Bureau of Business Research)
- publications specialist (Oct ’12–current) led in-house publications team of staff and students; produced print, web, and event materials for CBER and the Miller College of Business; participated in design conferences and competitions
- publications specialist (Aug ’10–Oct ’12) mentored design students; produced print, web, and event materials for CBER and the Miller College of Business; participated in design conferences and competitions
- project assistant (Sep ’08–Aug ’10) produced print, web, and event materials for CBER and the Miller College of Business; filled vacant role of publications/web coordinator for 5 months in 2009; oriented new publications/web coordinator; job position audited and elevated two levels to publications specialist in 2010
- freelance designer (Autumn ’08, Autumn ’09, Autumn ’11) served on planning committee; designed event materials including posters, news ad, promo stickers, VIP passes, signage, and event program
- freelance designer (Summer ’10, Summer ’11) designed event materials including poster, news ad, digital billboard, web ad, and event program
- freelance designer (Jun ’06–Oct ’10) designed and maintained website and event materials including posters and entry forms
S T U D E N T E X P E R I E N C E
Bureau of Business Research, Ball State University (now Center for Business and Economic Research)
- design assistant/intern (Aug ’06–May ’08) mentored by the publications/web coordinator; collaborated with design team to lay out the American Journal of Business and Careers in Professional Selling magazine; produced event posters and email invitations; updated websites using Vignette content management system
- assistant editor for the “American Journal of Business” (Fall ’07 issue) handled correspondence with authors and advertisers, proofread article submissions according to Chicago Style, maintained database
Ball Bearings online, ballbearingsonline.com
- design editor (May ’06–May ’08) streamlined site while maintaining a brand unique to Ball Bearings; provided guidance to other designers; improved multimedia communications and publicity through partnerships with other student publications; attended weekly meetings for designers and executive board, and biweekly meetings for general staff; kept regular office hours (10+ hours weekly)
- team designer (Jan ’06–May ’06) attended weekly design meetings, produced biweekly graphics for feature stories and interactive pieces with my production team (reporter, photographer, Flash developer); published multimedia packages to website; collaborated in site redesign
A W A R D S
Center for Business and Economic Research
awarded in 2010
- Association of University Business and Economic Research – “Best Magazine/Journal”
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – “Certificate of Appreciation”
The staff of CBER received certificates of appreciation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division for our Preliminary Damage Estimates for Pakistani Flood Events, 2010.“Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research is commended for its exceptional efforts in producing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the flood damage in Pakistan on 13-15 August 2010. The center’s extraordinary efforts resulted in this ROM being available two days ahead of schedule. This report is being seen at the highest levels of the military and state department and may have international level impact. Your team’s collective efforts reflect great effort on the team, Ball State University and the United States of America.” —Joseph A. Goetz, Colonel, Engineer, Acting Commander
awarded in 2009
- Association of University Business and Economic Research – “Best Special/Technical/Contract Report,” “Best Promotional Materials,” and “Best Website”
awarded in 2008
- Association of University Business and Economic Research – “Best Electronic Publication”
Ball Bearings online
awarded in 2008
- Indiana Collegiate Press Association – “Best Online Publication,” “Best Overall Graphic Design,” “Best Nameplate,” and “Best Features Presentation”
- Webby Awards – “Webby Award Honoree”
- Society for Professional Journalists – “Best Web Journalism Site”
E D U C A T I O N
- Ball State University (Aug ’04-May ’08)
- Bachelor of Arts – Journalism: graphic design option
- Minor – Telecommunications (emphasis in demographics)
- University Honors College graduate (GPA 3.5)
O T H E R S K I L L S
- has excellent phone and office presence
- writes clear, concise and engaging copy/news stories
- can edit according to Associated Press style and/or Chicago style
- operates multi-line telephone systems
- uses fax, postage, and copying machines
R E F E R E N C E S
Available upon request.