Resume

Graphic Designer/Marketing, Companion Pets, Inc (April 2021-present)

• Designs and implements all graphics for Animal Kingdom and Puppies ‘N Love, as well as sister brands The Ocean Floor, Tropical Science, and Earthblend
• Produces signage, flyers, and marketing materials for all locations, designs and implements all external email communications (including monthly newsletter, weekly ad, and birthday rewards)
• Editing video content and creating motion graphics for brand use
• Photography and videography as needed
• Plans and implements in-store events
• Updates and maintains brand websites
• Oversees social media output
• Reports daily and monthly sales to key stakeholders
• Communication with external vendors regarding business and marketing needs
• Assists in adoption coordination of Homes for Life dogs
• Other projects as needed

Videographer/Graphic Designer, GoWise USA (March 2019-February 2021)

• Planned, produced, filmed, edited, and published all video content for GoWISE USA.
• Created motion graphics
• Maintained audio and video equipment
• Product and food photography
• Created graphics for the web
• Assisting in new product development and testing
• Website maintenance
• Other projects as needed

Captioning Agent, CaptionCall LLC (October 2015-March 2019)

• Captioned phone calls for hearing impaired individuals

Student Grader ASU (January 2017-May 2017)

• Graded student work according to provided instructions
• Provided personalized feedback to each student
• Assisted customers

Post Office Student Supervisor Vassar College (August 2014-May 2015)

• Oversaw student employees
• Assisted supervisor with student scheduling
• Checked in and organized packages
• Delivered mail
• Answered complex customer questions

Post Office Student Employee Vassar College (August 2013-May 2014)

• Checked in and organized packages
• Delivered mail
• Assisted customers

Social Media Assistant for Any Rat Rescue Scottsdale, AZ (July 2017-present)
Created Twitter for Any Rat Rescue to announce events, new rats up for adoption, rat that have been adopted, and other Any Rat Rescue news. Also created a social media video campaign with the purpose of educating the public and promoting ARR. This project is ongoing, and thus far has proven very successful.

Educational Game Designer Poughkeepsie, NY (January 2015-May 2015)
Worked with psychology professor to create an interactive game based on class curriculum in order to reinforce concepts and allow students to explore these concepts outside of class; developed website, hosted week-long game, and created groundwork for program to continue in future. Provided support and mentorship to student leaders in 2015-16. Co-authored journal article based on this experience for submission to E-xcellence in Teaching.

R.E.A.L. Skills Volunteer Poughkeepsie, NY (August 2014-December 2014)
Developed art program for underprivileged children in grades 1-5, created and implemented art curriculum, assisted students with schoolwork, purchased supplies, and taught classes three times per week

Granite Reef Senior Center Intern Scottsdale, AZ (June 2014-August 2014)
Accompanied social workers on home visits, performed office work, assisted in the lunch program, completed special projects, organized and maintained library, and provided patron assistance at reception desk

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