BRITTANY EHLERS GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Designer | The Missourian | Maryville, MO August 2013 - Present Design pages of the award-winning Northwest Missourian newspaper each week. Collaborate with the writers and photographers to create effective design layouts. AdInk Designer | Maryville, MO January 2013-Present Lead a design team of three to create promotional materials such as fliers, handouts, and Facebook cover photos for upcoming events. Attend events to network with advertising professionals. Volunteered to help the AAF-KC club prepare for the 2013 ADDY Awards. Practicum Designer | The Missourian | Maryville, MO January 2013 - April 2013 Designed pages of the award-winning Northwest Missourian newspaper each week with the guidance of the Design Editor and the Missourian staff.

Internships

Graphic Design Intern | University Relations | Maryville, MO August 2013 - Present Assisted the University designers with publication pieces for external audiences. Job included communicating with the clients, designing, proofing, and communicating with printers about the pieces. Design Intern | HealthFitness | Omaha, NE June 2013 - Present Independently completed print design projects under deadlines for the employee wellness management company. Created a kudos board for employee recognition, corporate core values posters, and how-to videos for their new website. Writing/Research Intern | The Laurel Review | Maryville, MO August-December 2012 Read literary submissions for semi-annual, nationally recognized print publication. Provided feedback to faculty editors and corresponded with diverse authors. Web/Ad Writing Intern | University Relations | Maryville, MO January-April 2012 Wrote the copy for Paw-to-Paw project, where each academic department had a need concerning student advancement. Communicated with academic departments (clients) to obtain detailed descriptions for new brochure.

InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Dreamweaver Macs and PCs WordPress Blogging Social Media Outlook Branding & Identity Written Communication Verbal Communication Proofreading & Editing Organization Analytical Skills

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Institution Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Major B.S. Applied Advertising Expected Graduation Date May 2014 Overall GPA 3.34

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Brand YoSelf Presentation November 2013 Presented to University students and at AAF-KC Career Day about how to brand yourself as an individual using business cards, traditional and online portfolios, rsums, social media, and more. DigEm Member January 2011 - Present An active member of the digital media club on the University campus. Attend numerous presentations by advertising professionals and networked with those professionals. Job Shadow at Barkley May 2012 Observed the daily activities of an SEO Strategist at Barkley, an advertising agency in Kansas City, MO. Practical Education Course | Tower Yearbook January 2013 - April 2013 As part of the Tower Yearbook staff, guided practicum students in enhancing their reporting, interviewing and copy writing skills.

Melinda Kelsey | Univ. Relations Supervisor Graphic Designer 660.562.1032 Jay Hoitt | HealthFitness Supervisor Scrum Master, Program Manager 469.916.5940 Jacqueline Lamer | Professor at NWMSU Mass Communications Professor 660.562.1617

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