GENERAL INFORMATION
Education (May 1998):
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Major:
Advertising
Coursework emphasized strategy analysis and planning, idea development, copywriting, graphic design, layout, media planning, management.
Additional studies in the marketing and layout of magazines.
Minor:
English
Computer Skills:
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Joomla CMS, Final Cut Pro, HTML, CSS, Final Cut Pro, Keynote.
Familiarity with Wordpress, PHP, MySQL, Apple Motion, Inbound Marketing
Interests and Activities:
Guitar, music, technology, video games, board games, wine, college football, cooking, the quest for BBQ nirvana
During the summer, I help lead a week-long Christian camp for teenagers at Camp Sumatanga.
While in Jackson, MS I was an elder and worship leader for a Wesleyan Church plant. I currently assist with AV and sometimes sing and play for the Foundry service at Collierville United Methodist Church.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aug 2003 - Present:
Director of Communication
Presbyterian Day School, Memphis, TN
Work includes brand management, website development, design, and implementation, magazine art direction, advertising.
Apr 2000 - May 2003:
Art Director/Web Designer
Dream Inc., Jackson, MS
Work included rebranding of corporate identity, redesign of products, software interface design.
Jun 1998 - Mar 2000:
Art Director/Interactive Designer
The Ramey Agency, Ridgeland, MS
Work included advertising, brochures, web design, direct mail, trade show booth design.
Jan 1996 - Jun 1998:
Graphic Designer | Javaweb Design, Tuscaloosa, AL
Work included logo, brochures, advertising and web page design for local businesses.
REFERENCES
Lee Burns
Headmaster, McCallie School
(former employer)
lburns@mccallie.org
800-234-2163
Dr. Clif Mims
Assoc Professor, Instruction Curriculum Leadership,
The University of Memphis
(former colleague)
clifmims@memphis.edu
901-451-3187