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Dec '04-Present |
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Partner, Copy Writer
XPRT Creative
work with clients to develop all phases of publication creation (copy writing, text editing, layout design and photography choice) for publications including but not limited to brochures, posters, advertisements, flyers, tickets, newsletters, envelopes and Web pages; modify and maintain organizations' Web sites; consult with staff members to accurately communicate company ideas and desired focus; promote committment to team work; participate in strategic planning and project planning |
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Apr ‘04-May '05 |
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Director
of Publications
Eastern New Mexico University
work with University faculty, staff and representatives to develop all phases
of publication creation (copy writing, text editing, layout design and photography
choice) for official University publications including all recruiting materials
and other internal and external publications including but not limited to
brochures, posters, advertisements, flyers, tickets, newsletters, envelopes
and Web pages; modify and maintain organization’s Web site; maintain
positive relationships with members of the University and Portales community;
coordinate professional and student staff to expand and improve the University
image both internally and externally; consult with staff members to accurately
communicate departmental ideas and desired focus; promote committment to
team work; participate in departmental strategic planning and project planning;
oversee two full-time graphic designers, University Webmaster, one half-time
Graduate Assistant, and student workers |
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Nov ‘01-Apr '04 |
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Webmaster
Eastern New Mexico University
work with University faculty, staff and representatives to develop all
phases of Web site creation (copy writing, text editing, layout design
and photography choice); modify and
maintain organization’s
Web site; maintain positive relationships with members of the University
and Portales community; coordinate professional and student staff to expand
and improve the University image both internally and externally; consult
with staff members to accurately communicate departmental ideas and desired
focus; promote committment to team work; participate in departmental strategic
planning and project planning |
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July ‘98 - Oct ‘01 |
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Events
Manager
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Athletics
solicit and maintain corporate sponsorships; manage and fulfill corporate
sponsorship agreements; develop and implement marketing plans for six varsity
sports to increase attendance at athletic events; create, write, edit and
produce publications, brochures and other marketing materials to promote
university athletics programs; plan, write and design advertising copy
to promote events; create, manage and update athletics Web site; coordinate
yearly Bench Club membership drive; manage and coordinate Li'l Hound Pound
Kid's Club communication and events; oversee publications of donor relations
including quarterly newsletter, season tickets and other membership materials;
coordinate and implement game day promotions and halftime entertainment;
hire, train and supervise student workers and volunteers for game day events
staff; serve as liaison to University student organizations and community
groups for the Department of Athletics; maintain/update Greyhound Arena
bulletin boards and marquees; compile and send game packets to visiting
teams; oversee crowd control at athletic contests; develop standards and
processes for Web content and development; coordinate with Sports Information
and eight varsity sports coaches and players for Web information; plan
and implement enhancements to Web site |
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Mar '95-Present |
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Web
Page Developer
created Web sites using HTML following client specifications; created specialized
graphics and layouts as needed. View online portfolio for
site examples. |
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Feb '98-June ‘98 |
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Graphics
Consultant
Eastern New Mexico University Web Team
modified existing graphics; created backgrounds and title graphics for
first and second level pages |
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Sept '97-Nov ‘97 |
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Reporter
Portales News Tribune, Portales, NM
reported for local volleyball games; wrote stories concerning various topics
ranging from out-of-town events to Roosevelt County Commission meetings;
took photographs as needed |
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Aug '96-July '97 |
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Editor
in Chief
Eastern New Mexico University Silver Pack
hired production staff; designed and created cover and layouts; organized
publishing plant deadlines; created publishing budget; conducted advertising
campaign and fundraisers; maintained records of all activities related
to the university; created and printed appropriate press releases and flyers;
edited all copy, photos and captions; took photographs and developed photos
when necessary; created organization's Web page |
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Aug '95-Dec '95 |
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Women's
Sports Producer
Eastern New Mexico University KENWTV SportsLook
wrote weekly press releases; obtained weekly area high school/college basketball
and volleyball scores; co-hosted recorded sports program |
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Promotions/Fundraising
- Corporate Sponsorship Program
raised corporate
income to over $73,000 in 2001 alone
- Truck Fundraiser
1999 fall fundraiser earned over $50,800
- Midnight Mania, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
kicked off men's and women's basketball seasons; student-centered
promotion
- Bronco Fundraiser
1999 fall fundraiser earned over $10,000
- Season Ticket Passes Promotion
1999 football and basketball business promotion, earned over $1600
in pre-season ticket sales; encouraged positive business partner relationships
- SELLOUT '98
resulted in the first-ever sellout game at Greyhound Stadium with
6127 fans
- Mikey Likes It
resulted in 13th largest crowd in NCAA II for 1998; first largest
crowd for NCAA II for regular season with 1703 fans for 1999
- Let's Mess With Texas
1999 community-wide highly regarded promotion vs.arch-rival West
Texas A&M University
- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 AFCA Child Identification
Program
distributed over 1500 child identification kits to parents
- Other Promotions
first-ever for Tennis & Softball
- National Anthem
coordinated live performance at every home sporting event
- Community Appreciation Nights
created floor seats for Bench Club members on two occasions
- 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01 Annual Athletic Banquet
planned and coordinated event
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