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Experience with, and have continued interest in, many areas of media including video and editing, graphic design, photography, writing and on-camera talent.
> YOUTH ENCOUNTER—Shoreview, Minnesota—August 2005-August 2006—Volunteer
Member of an interactive ministry team using music, public speaking, puppetry and drama to strengthen the church through faith and leadership of its youth. Traveled by invitation to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia for four months and toured the United States.
> THE LUTHERAN MAGAZINE—Chicago, Illinois—June-August, 2005—Intern
Redesigned theyounglutheran.org, partner website of thelutheran.org. Created and photographed all graphic elements. Interviewed and wrote article for magazine, did some page layout and design.
KRYSILIS—Forest City, Iowa—2005—Graphic designer
Designed logo and website to launch change in company name. Formed print materials, building signs, apparel designs and advertisements.
IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY—Clear Lake, Iowa—2004—Video editor
Produced promotional video to present at WPPI 2004 Photography Convention in Las Vegas. Video included digital art, still photos and live footage.
WALDORF COLLEGE—Forest City, Iowa—2002-2005—Various positions
WAL-TV, college television station—Crew member
Reported and created television news packages, anchored and held various studio positions including camera operator. Co-produced music video show in 2004.
> LAB ASSISTANT, Visual Communications and Publication Design—Intern
Gathered supportive instruction material for professor’s lectures on layout and design, and assisted with teaching and lecturing Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
> KZOW ROCK FM 91.9, college radio station—Various responsibilities
Created sponsor advertisements, station liners, promos, jingles and PSAs as assistant production director in 2003. Collected station sponsors as public relations director, and maintained those business relations as sales/marketing director in 2004.
THE LOBBYIST, college newspaper—Staff writer
Compiled advice column, feature stories, current events and reviews; developed faith and life section in 2004.
RSVP, Retired Senior Volunteer Program—Marketing intern
Refreshed organization’s logo, website and marketing campaign. Wrote and recorded radio advertisements including interviews with actual volunteers.
> SWAT, Social Warriors Activities Team—Event planner
Helped plan, organize and oversee campus programs with student activities staff. Events planned include The Go Show Tour in 2003, featuring bands Audio Adrenaline, Mercy Me and Kutless. Designed student events calendar.
> KIOW MIX FM 107.3—Forest City, Iowa—2001-2005—Announcer
Responsible for reading news, weather and sports on air. Created some sponsor advertisements. Recorded top ten-at-ten evening radio show in 2004.
> FLATHEAD LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP—Lakeside, Montana—Summers of 2003 and 2004—Counselor
Responsible for and counseled youth of all ages in faith, life and outdoor ministry. Learned useful survival skills, was certified in wilderness first aid, CPR and life guarding.
THE BIRD BARN—Miller, Iowa—2004—Web designer
Designed logo and website to advertise business and photographed birds.
BILL’S FAMILY FOODS—Forest City, Iowa—1999-2003—Customer service
BENNIGAN’S IRISH GRILL AND TAVERN—Clear Lake, Iowa—Fall 2005—Server
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