Education

Pace University, Pleasantville, NY

Master of Arts, expected December 2012

Major: Media and Communication Arts                                                                 

Current GPA: 3.9 / 4.0

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY       

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

Major: Communication Studies, departmental honors          Minor: Sociology

GPA: 3.7 / 4.0

Awards

• WPAW (Radio Station) Compilation CD Cover Winner, Pace University, October 2011

• President’s Graduate Scholarship Award, Pace University, September 2011 – Present

• Dean’s List, Manhattanville College

• Presidential Scholarship, Manhattanville College, September 2007 – May 2011

• Manhattanville Grant, Manhattanville College, September 2007 – May 2011

• Graphic Design Contest Winner, Manhattanville College, October 2009 and April 2011

Work Experience

Palisades H­udson Financial Group LLC, Scarsdale, NY

Administrative Associate, August 2011 – Present

• Organize and process data entries

• Digitally archive and file client tax return data

• Prepare and deliver mail

• Graphic design recruiting and marketing materials

• Answer phones and direct calls to multiple offices

Rye YMCA, Rye, NY

Senior Counselor, Summer 2011

• Assisted group leader in leading fellow camp counselors in insuring the safety and enjoyment of 31 campers

• Supervised campers, 6 years of age, at camp including on trips as well as during all aquatic activities

• Communicated with parents and guardians on a daily basis during pick-up and drop-off to discuss campers’ progress

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

Graphic Designer, Office of Student Activities, October 2010 – May 2011

• Considered target audience (student body) to determine best ways to advertise

• Created designs for merchandise, flyers and posters using Adobe Photoshop CS

Media Services Assistant Supervisor, September 2008 – May 2011

• Oversaw 15 student employees

• Distributed, set up and pick up media equipment throughout campus

• Filmed Faculty Lectures and other college productions

• Troubleshot and repaired media equipment quickly and efficiently during lectures and events

• Responsible for administrative duties, including answering phones, organizing media service requests

Leadership & Activities

DJ & Top 200 Music Director, WMVL Radio Station, Manhattanville College, October 2007 – May 2011

Digital Art and Poetry Contributor, Graffiti Magazine, Manhattanville College, April 2010 – May 2011

Graphic Web Logo Designer, www.wmvlradio.com, Manhattanville College, October 2010 – May 2011

Member, Flag Football Team, Manhattanville College, September 2008 – May 2010

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop CS