MY RESUME
Objective: To enter the technology and communication sector using different media such as web, print, voice and body. To make my day worth it. To work in a field that means more than my paycheck. To utilize my skills as a strong communicator and apply the knowledge I have gained as an established dance-related professional.
Educaction: Boston University, Bachelor of Science
Major: Journalism/Communication / Minor: Philosophy
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Office -Includes: Word, Excel, Publisher, and Access
- Open Office Suite
- Typing: 80 wpm
- Expertise in all Windows OS/Proficiency using Mac OS
- Graphic Design: Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Proficient knowledge in PDF formatting/pre-flight packaging
- Expert in formatting documents and images for web
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- HTML / XHTML / CSS / some PHP
- Wordpress and integrating WP in websites.
INTERNET / WEB RELATED WORK
Ok Public - Web Hosting: Visit Ok Public
July 2005 - Present
- Assisted in start up web hosting company.
- Web content producer.
- Creative consultant to Eliot Kristan, Founder OK Public.
- Graphic Design for site logos (Photoshop and Illustrator)
Center Stage Dance Studio: Visit CSDS
June 2004 - Present
- Webmaster: Responsible for web design, development, and maintenance.
- Publishing a monthly newsletter.
- Email support for clients and teachers.
The Student Underground: Visit TSU
January 2003 - May 2005
- Proofreading and editing for online publication.
- Pre-flight editing for images using Photoshop.
- Web publishing using basic HTML and Wiki software.
Cognitive Neurology at BIDMC: Visit Cogneuro
Fall 2005
- Developed concept with Director of graduate training program at BIDMC.
- Designed and coded the main interface of the site.
- Produced images, graphics, and some content.
- Aided in the development of registration process.
Fair Mobility: Visit FM
October 2005 - Present
- Online publication, exploring mobility issues and products.
- Publish original content regularly using the Wordpress system.
COMMUNICATION & DEVELOPMENT
Center Stage Dance Studio, Melrose MA: Assistant Director
2000 - Present
Aside from my career as a dance instructor, I act as Assistant Director for this local business. My goals in this position are to maintaining a strong community precense both in and out of the studio, and to promote a positive self-image for our students.
- Media Director for all publicity materials.
- Designer: brochure, newsletters, recital program, newspaper ads.
- Publicity work: mailing brochures, ad submissions, community events.
- Co-organizing participation in annual Melrose Victorian Fair.
- Maintaining budget records, tuition invoices, attendance records.
- Production Assistant: annual dance revue, costumes, makeup.
- Dance Instructor, ages 5 - 17: See Dance Career
Jump For Joy: Regional Manager
September 2005 - Present
Regional Manager for the Boston-area children's imaginative movement company that conducts classes in several preschools. Duties include:
- Contact and communication with active clients.
- Hiring and training teachers in Jump For Joy curriculum.
- Writing monthly newsletters to be distributed at preschools.
- Design and distribute media kit and fliers.
- Coordinating monthly schedules for clients.
- Promoting JFJ through web development and community presence.
- Teaching 5-10 classes per week: ages 1 - 5 years old. See Dance Career
The Student Underground, Editor/Layout Design
January 2003 - May 2005
- Opinion/Editorial section Editor.
- Soliciting article submissions for Op/Ed section.
- One-on-one editing correspondence with Op/Ed writers.
- Member of Copy-Editing team.
- Newspaper layout design/Pre-print production: See Design Portfolio
- Newspaper distribution.
- Soliciting new writers/advertisers.
- Organized fund-raising events.
- Article Submissions: See Writing Samples
The Dance Inn, Lexington MA
Summer 2005
In addition to being a dance instructor at this reputable school, I was hired to design the 2005 - 2006 coursebook. The studio is home to more than 500 students in communities surrounding Lexington, and participates in several community charity events.
- Designed 2005 coursebook: Photoshop/Indesign.
- Created and formatted images/new look for all PR materials.
- Dance Instructor, ages 12 - 16. See Dance Career
REFERENCES
Eliot Kristan, Founder: OkPublic
Phone:(617)230-6348 /
Email
Donna Leonard, Director/Owner: Center Stage Dance Studio
Phone:(781)665-5059 (work), (781)662-2653 (home) /
Email
Thelma Goldberg, Director/Owner: The Dance Inn, Lexington, MA
Phone:(781)863-5360 /
Email
Jaclyn Capozzi, Center Stage Dance Studio / Co-founder Summer Dance Camp
Phone: (617)653-0264 /
Email
Ari Kristan (Personal Reference)
Phone:(617) 230-3109 /
Email
