Education
2005 - 2009
University of Nevada, Reno
- Major: Journalism with an emphasis in advertising
- Minor: English writing
- with distinction
- GPA: 3.75
- American Advertising Federation Club on campus
January - May 2009
Creative Team for the National Student Advertising Competition
- Brainstorm with team to develop the big idea, strategies and executions
- Wrote, edited and helped organize parts of the book that explains our campaign
Experience
June 2009 - August 2011
Charlie Palmer Reserve wine bar (Reno, NV)
Wine hostess
- self manage the wine bar
- design and execute menus, signage, website (www.corkdorksreno.com), facebook, twitter, blogs and direct email marketing
- assist guests with wine related questions
- responsible for inventory and transfers
- organize and lead employees during special events
June - August 2009
The Glenn Group (Reno, NV)
Copywriting Intern
- Wrote for a variety of campaigns in a variety of media
- Proofed ads as they were being sent to production
- Brainstormed campaign concepts for new client pitches
2001 - Present
Friar Tuck's Bar and Restaurant (Nevada City, CA)
Manager's Assistant, Bar tender, server
- Know all entrees, wines and their history in order to assist customers
- Train employees
- Design advertisements for the newspaper and Yellow Pages
- Assist owners with additional managing duties, including credit card/bank deposits, wine selections and event preparation
March 2007 - April 2008
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics and Fragrance (Reno, NV)
Cosmetic Demonstrator
- Applied makeup for color matches and makeovers
- Managed customers
Skills
- Working well with others
- creative problem solving
- Writing
- Working well under pressure
- Fast learner
- Great listener
- communicating
- work ethic
Awards and Accomplishments
- Pinned by The Court Master of Sommeliers
- Third place and "Strategic Risk Award" at the AAF National Student Adveritising Competition 2009
- Academic Scholarship for three consecutive years
- A. Carlisle and Co. Scholarship 2008
- Dean's List