OBJECTIVE

To work for a globally conscious organization where I can use my creativity, innovation and communication skills for the betterment of the organization and society.

EXPERIENCE

THE BENTON FOUNDATION
The Benton Foundation seeks to realize the social benefits made possible by the public interest use of communications. Bridging the worlds of philanthropy, public policy, and community actions, Benton seeks to shape the emerging communications environment to address social problems.
Writer and Researcher, Part-time, 9/97-Present

• Write news summaries for Benton's Communication Related Headlines (distribution over 3,000)
• Research Communication Policy issues (Education & Technology, Universal Service, Community Computer Access)

• Research Web sites, newspapers, articles and books for information relating to the Millennium Project's 15 Global Issues and 15 Global Opportunities
• Develop graphic models and creative icons relating to the Millennium Project's Global Issues and Opportunities for use on the Web site, in the annual report and for presentations
• Assist in the planning and development of Millennium Project conferences and seminars

• Developed and delivered lectures to assist students in the cultivation of a more comprehensive understanding of art
• Maintained up-to-date student files, graded exams, sketch books, and papers for over 120 students per quarter
• Advised and counseled students on course related topics and issues

 

• Coordinated with internal and external vendors through verbal and written communication and technical instruction detailed to correspond with each mailing
• Implemented quarterly CARE World Reports to inform donors of CARE program activities through the development of creative strategy, layout, and editing in conjunction with the Communications department
• Supervised renewals assistants in the production of camera-ready artwork and entry of invoices and purchase orders into spread sheets and databases

• Researched CARE projects, practices and programs
• Wrote information briefs and developed personal response letters to answers questions from the public about CARE and its programs in developing countries
• Edited and maintained up-to-date and useful high-quality information and correspondence pieces to ensure effective and positive relations with the public

• Re-designed, updated and maintained the CARE International Job Newsletter, organized files and incoming curriculum vitae

• Increased sales through departmental re-organization and reduced overhead by implementing more cost effective purchasing
• Designed custom floral arrangements and gift baskets for a large client base including Embassies, House and Senate Committees and the White House

• Provided overviews and answered questions concerning current and upcoming exhibits
• Assisted in gallery events by hanging artwork, setting up displays, entering data and reorganizing computer files

 

United Nations Association Fellowship, George Washington University
Fall term, 1997

University of Georgia
MFA, Magna cum laude, 1997

University of Georgia Studies Abroad - Cortona Italy
Summer term, 1996

Virginia Commonwealth University
BFA, Minor in Art History, Cum laude, 1992

University of New Mexico
Summer term, 1991

Working knowledge of both Macintosh and PC computers, 65 wpm
Word Processors: Microsoft Word, Word Perfect
Spreadsheets: Excel, Quatro Pro
Data Bases: Paradox, Q&A, UFRS
Other: Netscape, Microsoft Explorer, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, Powerpoint