Educated
Ball State University Honors College, 2006-2011
Bachelors of Science in Journalism Graphics - GPA 3.67
Bachelors of Science in Graphic Arts Management - GPA 3.67
minor in Business Administration
Frankton High School, 1999-2006
Academic Honors Diploma - GPA 3.97
Self-Directed Study, 2001-present
Comprehensive survey of a wide variety of digital media software and practices
Involved
Specialist – BSU Digital Corps, 2008-present
Assisted with special projects, including the formatting and layout of an 80 page research white paper for BSU's Center for Media Design. Lab attendant in high-end computer lab, responsible for helping with and teaching digital media software.
Multimedia Editor – Expo Magazine, Fall 2008-present
In early stages of a redesign that will go live in 2009. Working to: integrate video and audio, organize archive material and implement light redesigns for each print issue.
Web Developer – Expo Magazine, Spring 2008-present
Developed interactive quiz to supplement online article. Created multimedia slideshow combining student interviews into story form.
Redesign Team Member – Ball Bearings, 2008-present
Technical consultant during 2008-2009 redesign planning and (future) standards-compliant implementation. Currently preparing training sessions and seminars for new members about future site’s setup.
Member – Kappa Tau Alpha, 2008-present
Journalism Honor Society. Beginning work Fall 2008 on a multimedia-based departmental showcase for prospective Ball State journalism students.
Lead Designer – Odyssey Magazine, 2006-2007
Only designer for 40-page publication: taught InDesign and layout to E.I.C.; adjusted her designs to correct technical issues. Responsible for layout, page design, asset management and pre-press. Balanced work between magazine and 24 hours of classes.
Editor-In-Chief – Eaglite, 2005-2006
Managed staff and generated majority of content during creation of 175 page yearbook. Designed and implemented new computer lab/workstation. Taught InDesign to journalism teacher and four-person staff. Performed every job in some form: cover design, layout, page design, photo editing, writing, ad sales, copy editing, staff computer training/troubleshooting and pre-press proofing.
Webmaster – Frankton High School Website, 2005-2006
Lead complete redesign in standards-compliant XHTML and CSS. Implemented audio and video performances of school events. Performed daily updates and maintenance. Prepared documentation for teacher and future students.
Experienced
Software
Mastery
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS
Proficiency
Flash, Freehand, Fireworks, QuarkXPress, Kodak Darwin (VDP), Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Encore DVD
Upcoming
XML, ActionScript 3.0, WordPress, Database Management, Final Cut Pro, Motion
Operating Systems
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista
Mac OS 9, OS X-10.5
Practices
Page design, Infographics, Web design, SEO, Interactive media, Prepress, Print production, Color management, Color theory, Photography, Photo editing, Video editing, AP Style, Technical writing, Software instruction, Troubleshooting
Passionate
I began teaching myself about computers in the 9th grade. The hundreds of books I have since read helped me gain a wide skill set in many digital-related fields. This gives me the ability to oversee and direct projects that span multiple media formats and output platforms.
Recommended
Jonathan Huer
765 285 3001
jbhuer@bsu.edu
Hans Kellogg
765 285 5663
hkellogg@bsu.edu
Jennifer George-Palilonis
765 285 8216
jageorge2@bsu.edu
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