Experience
South Bend Sport Clips Franchises   September 2009 - Present
Ave Maria Press, Inc.   February 1989 - Present
City of Big Rapids  November 1986 - February 1989
Pioneer Publishing/Conine Publishing   May 1984 - January 1987
Houston Community Newspapers   May 1981 - May 1984

Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Strategic Planning, Retail, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Treasury Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Budgets, Nonprofits, Cost Benefit, Marketing, Strategy, Sales, Franchising, Non-profit..., Cost Accounting, Investments, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Word, Executive Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Social Media, Forecasting, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Managerial Finance, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Change Leadership, Cost Analysis, Corporate Treasury, Budgeting, Excel, Word, Non-profits, Activity Based Costing, Sage Line 100, Mas 90

Education
Albion College   1977 — 1981
BA, Economics & Management

University of Notre Dame   1996 — 1998
MBA, Business

Ferris State University   1977 — 1977
College Preparatory, None

Big Rapids High School   1973 — 1977
High School Diploma, College Prep

Experience
Washington University in St. Louis  February 2013 - Present
University of Texas at Brownsville  June 2010 - February 2013
The Jonesboro Sun  January 2008 - June 2010
Clear Channel Outdoor  May 2006 - September 2007
Katy Courier  February 2005 - May 2006
Houston Community Newspapers   May 2004 - February 2005

Skills
Photoshop, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Editing, Public Speaking, Research, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Media Relations, Journalism

Education
Sam Houston State University   2002 — 2005

Experience
Baylor College of Medicine  December 2012 - Present
University of Pittsburgh  June 2011 - October 2012
Houston Community Newspapers   August 2009 - March 2011
Houston Community Newspapers   March 2008 - August 2009
The Boston Globe  September 2007 - December 2007
The Day  September 2007 - December 2007
MediaNews Group  January 2007 - May 2007
Stillwater NewsPress  June 2005 - August 2006
Washington & Jefferson College  January 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Web Content Management, Media Relations, Editing, Writing, News Writing, Newspaper Design, Content Management, Press Releases, Facebook, Publicity, Proofreading, Storytelling, Publications, Newspaper, SEO, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Advertising, Web Content, Journalism, Ap Style, Blogging

Education
Boston University   2006 — 2007
MS, Print Journalism

Washington & Jefferson College   2001 — 2005
BA, English

Experience
KXAN-TV  September 2015 - Present
Texas Student Television  February 2014 - Present
13 ABC (Disney) KTRK-TV   June 2015 - August 2015
Blanton Museum of Art : University of Texas at Austin  September 2014 - May 2015
The Horn  July 2013 - December 2014
HEB  June 2010 - February 2014
Houston Community Newspapers   June 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Photoshop, Final Cut, Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Journalism, News Writing, AP Style, Social Networking, Facebook, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Cookies, Flute, Stand-up Comedy, Choreography, Decision Making

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2016
Journalism

Atascocita High School   2008 — 2012
High School Diploma

Experience
The Leader  August 2014 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   March 2012 - July 2014
Community Impact Newspapers   August 2011 - October 2011
The Pine Log (Stephen F. Austin State Univeristy)   August 2010 - May 2011
Lufkin Daily News  June 2010 - August 2010
The Pine Log (Stephen F. Austin State University)   January 2010 - May 2010
The Pine Log (Stephen F. Austin State University)   August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
News Writing, Feature Articles, InDesign, Sports Writing, Photography, Public Relations, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Illustrator, Business Communications, Publications, Newspaper, Breaking News, Freelance Writing, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Journalism, iMovie, Web Content, Press Releases, Newspapers, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Storytelling, Editorial, AP Style

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   2007 — 2011
Journalism, Newswriting\Creative Writing

Experience
Douglass Media Group/The Greensheet   December 2013 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers/ 1013 Star Communications   July 2012 - November 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   January 2011 - March 2012
Houston Chronicle  November 2006 - January 2011
ReducedNewsHomes.com   February 2006 - September 2006
Vantage Homes  August 2005 - February 2006
All American Youth Activities  August 2001 - December 2003
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools  May 2002 - June 2003
Lancome  August 1998 - December 2000
Grand Valley State University  1999 - 2000

Skills
Training & Development, Solution Selling, Online Advertising, SEO, SEM, Digital Media, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Salesforce.com, Mobile Advertising, Email Marketing, Sales Presentations, Excel, Coaching, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, High Energy, Cold Calling, Online Marketing, Project Execution, Multimedia Project..., Advertising Sales, Social Media, Advertising, Account Management, Consultative Selling, Digital Strategy, Blogging, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Employee Training, Selling, Marketing, B2B, Digital Marketing, Newspapers, Multimedia, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Publishing, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Start-ups, Behavioral Targeting, Mobile Marketing, Training, New Business Development, Marketing Communications

Education
Grand Valley State University   1996 — 2000
B.S., Behavioral Science

Champions School of Real Estate   2006 — 2008
Real Estate Courses leading to License, Marketing, Home Inspection

Region IV   2007 — 2007
Alternative Certification, Generalist & SpEd

Experience
Lone Star College  May 2010 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   2014 - 2015
Houston Community Newspapers   2010 - 2015
Texas Review Press   August 2008 - June 2010
Sam Houston State University  August 2008 - May 2010
University of Houston - Downtown  August 2006 - August 2008
Bank of America  July 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Publications, Photoshop, Online Journalism, InDesign, News Writing, Storytelling, SEO, AP Style, Digital Media, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Headline Writing, Photojournalism, Newspapers, Breaking News, Feature Articles, SEO copywriting, Content Writing, Photography, Financial Services, Academic English, Journalism, Web Content, Proofreading, Creative Writing, College Teaching, Content Management, Teaching, Marketing Communications, University Teaching, Videography, Public Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Technical Writing, Blogging, Newspaper Design, Communication, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Writing

Education
Sam Houston State University   2008 — 2012
MA, English

University of Houston-Downtown   2006 — 2008
BA, Philosophy

Lone Star College   2002 — 2005
AA, General

Experience
Fat Cat New Media   November 2008 - Present
Design Tech Homes / MainStreet America   December 2012 - April 2013
Ammons Law Firm   January 2009 - April 2009
Bayou City Media Group, Inc.   July 2006 - November 2008
Clear Channel Radio  February 2001 - April 2006
Questia Media, Inc   January 2000 - July 2000
Southeast News   January 1991 - November 1992
Houston Community Newspapers   September 1988 - January 1989
The Houston Chronicle  December 1975 - December 1984

Skills
Editing, Content Management, Newsletters, Press Releases, Photography, Journalism, Multimedia, Newspaper, Books, Copywriting, CMS, Broadcast, Flash, Graphic Design, Public Relations, HTML, AP Style, Proposal Writing, Fiction, Programming, Documentation, Commerce, Database Administration, DHTML, Graphics Software, Fiction Writing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Wordpress, Writing, Web Content, Photoshop, Video, Social Media, SEO, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Development, Radio, New Media, YouTube, Stories, Social Networking, InDesign, Layout, Storytelling

Education
San Jacinto College
Journalism/Mass Communications, Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Infiniti Graphics   October 2012 - Present
Entrust Energy  November 2011 - October 2012
Landry's Restaurants  August 2007 - November 2011
JessicasDesign   2001 - 2011
absolutely! Magazines   2005 - 2007
Katy Courier  2005 - 2005
Houston Community Newspapers   2002 - 2004

Skills
Logo Design, Photography, Packaging, Illustration, Posters, Inserts, Graphic Design, InDesign, Layout, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Advertising, Web Design, Art Direction, Dreamweaver, Corporate Branding, Adobe Acrobat, SEO, Creative Direction, Branding, Photoshop, Social Media, Mac, Email Marketing, Flash, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Business Cards, Direct Mail, Corporate Identity, Typography, Digital Photography, Pre-press, Art, Image Manipulation, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Visual Communication, Marketing Communications, Catalogs, Newsletters, WordPress, Website Development, Concept Development, Image Editing, Brand Development, Online Marketing

Education
University of Houston   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Communications

Experience
Civitas Learning  August 2014 - Present
Invodo  January 2013 - July 2014
Triad Retail Media  February 2012 - August 2012
Austin American-Statesman, Statesman.com, Austin360.com   November 2011 - January 2012
Austin American-Statesman, Statesman.com, Austin360.com   April 2006 - November 2011
Houston Community Newspapers   November 2005 - April 2006
Houston Chronicle  2002 - 2005
Houston Chronicle  January 1997 - September 2002

Skills
Online Advertising, Advertising, Business Development, Market Research, Key Account Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentations, E-commerce, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales, Analytics, Strategy, Advertising Sales, Account Management, Online Marketing

Education
Missouri State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Marketing, Advertising and Promotion

Experience
Abstinence Inspires Millions   October 2014 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2014 - August 2014
The Learning Repertoire   2012 - 2012
Fox26 TV Anchor   November 2010 - November 2011
KMPH Fox 26  June 2010 - August 2010
The Collegian (Houston Baptist University)   August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Adobe InDesign CS4, Mac..., PowerPoint, Excel,..., I perform well under..., I have great..., colleagues. I also..., Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, Broadcast, Social Media, Video Editing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Interviews, Journalism, News Writing, Newspapers, Politics, Sports, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Writing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Leadership, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Training, PowerPoint, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Facebook

Education
Howard University School of Divinity   2011 — 2013
Masters of Religious Studies, Society, Culture & Religion with a focus on Religious Journalism

Houston Baptist University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Pearland High School   2001 — 2004
High School Diploma, Medicine

Experience
Trish Helmerich, Independent Avon Representative   May 2013 - Present
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce  August 2009 - May 2014
Lonestar Mailing and Printing   December 2008 - August 2009
Houston Community Newspapers   April 2005 - December 2008
Quality Publishing   2003 - 2005
ABM Janitorial  2000 - 2001
Openworks  1998 - 2001
Jani-King  1995 - 1997
Scottsdale Village Square  1991 - 1994
EAI  1989 - 1991

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, New Business Development, Marketing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Sales Management, Business Development, Community Outreach, Key Account Development, Contract Negotiation, Office Management, Publishing, Sales Process, Proofreading, AP style writing, Building Relationships, Radio, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Customer Service, Nonprofits, AP Style, Team Building, Leadership, Facebook, Strategic Communications, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Budgets, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Training

Education
University of North Texas   1976 — 1978

The University of Texas at Arlington   1974 — 1978

The University of Texas at Arlington   1974 — 1978

Experience
Community Management   August 2015 - Present
Barksdale Family Housing   April 2012 - Present
Hunt  August 2013 - July 2015
Soaring Heights D-M   2009 - 2010
Houston Community Newspapers   2008 - 2009
Pueblo Publishers   June 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Property Management, Leases, News Writing, Newspaper Design, Fair Housing, Rent Roll, Yardi, Apartments

Education
Ashford University   2009 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Management

University of North Texas   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Experience
Book of Free San Antonio   June 2013 - Present
San Antonio Express-News  March 2003 - June 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   November 1997 - June 2001

Skills
Multimedia, Print Advertising, Digital Marketing, Outside Sales, Advertising, Key Account Development, Press Releases, Inserts, Direct Mail, Customer Service, New Business Development, Consulting, Graphic Design, Signage, Layout, Project Management, Copy Editing, Strategic Planning, Web Content, AP Style, Blogging, SEM, Advertising Sales, Email Marketing, Media Buying, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, SEO, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1980 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Business - Marketing

San Jacinto College   1978 — 1980
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
1013 Communications  June 2012 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   April 2011 - July 2012
Houston Community Newspapers   June 2005 - April 2011
Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership   January 1999 - May 2005
Clovis News-Journal  January 1996 - January 1999
Roswell Daily Record  January 1993 - January 1996
El Paso Herald-Post  January 1987 - January 1993
El Paso Times  January 1987 - January 1990

Skills
AP Style, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Ap Style, Blogging, Breaking News, Budgets, Content Management, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Editing, Editorial, Email Marketing, Facebook, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Investigative Reporting, Journalism, Layout, Magazines, Management, Media Relations, New Media, Multimedia, Marketing Communications, News Writing, Newsletters, Newspaper, Newspaper Design, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Online Journalism, Photoshop, Press Releases, Proofreading, Publications, Publishing, QuarkXPress, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Sports, Sports Writing, Web Content, Storytelling

Education
Eastern New Mexico University
English major

El Paso Community College
English/history major

Wuerzburg
Diploma

Experience
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2007 - Present
Cars.com  2013 - 2015
Cars.com  2013 - 2015
Houston Chronicle  1989 - 2006
The Houston Chonicle   1994 - 2005

Skills
Account Management, Advertising, Advertising Management, Advertising Sales, B2B, Business Development, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Blogging, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Email Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Sales, Sales Management, Social Media, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Editing, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Journalism, Management, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, New Business Development, Newsletters, Newspaper, Newspapers, Online Marketing, Press Releases, Public Relations, SEM, SEO, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Multimedia, Sales Growth, Sales Process

Education
Sam Houston State University   1981 — 1986

J.L. McCullough High School
BA

Experience
Texas Rural Water Association  October 2010 - Present
Texas Medical Association  January 2010 - October 2010
Texas Press Association   June 1998 - May 2009
Publications & Communications Inc.   November 1996 - June 1998
Houston Chronicle  February 1996 - August 1996
Houston Community Newspapers   March 1991 - February 1996

Skills
Editing, Publications, Legal Research, Trade Associations, Legal Writing, Legislative Issues, Newspapers, Publishing, Proofreading, Research, Press Releases, Journalism, Magazines, Writing

Education
University of Houston   1988 — 1991
BA, Journalism

Austin Community College   2010 — 2011
advanced technical certificate, Paralegal

Experience
Keller Williams Realty Houston, TX area   June 1999 - Present
Keller Williams Realty  January 2007 - December 2007
Houston Community Newspapers   January 1998 - December 1999
Houston Community College  January 1993 - December 1997
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston  January 1991 - December 1993
Interlingua de Mexico   January 1977 - December 1984
The Traveling Audience   April 1973 - May 1979

Skills
REO, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Foreclosure Properties, Spanish, Public Speaking, Sellers, Relocation, Real Estate, SFR, Residential, Condos, First Time Buyers, Listings, Buyer Representation, New Home Sales, Home, Single Family Homes, Distressed Property, ABR, Resale, Loss Mitigation, Cash For Keys, First Time Home Buyers, HUD, Residential Homes, Resellers, Property, Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Real Property, Investment Properties, Referrals, Townhomes, Seniors, New Homes, Investors, Selling, Luxury, Keys, Vacation Homes, Agents

Education
Syracuse University   1969 — 1974
English

University of Oklahoma
Liberal Studies

Experience
Houston-Galveston Area Council  July 2009 - Present
Perry Homes  December 2006 - July 2009
The Rose  August 2005 - December 2006
Houston Community Newspapers   November 2003 - November 2005
South Arkansas Community College  June 2001 - November 2003
Silsbee Bee   1999 - 2001
El Dorado News-Times  July 1995 - January 1998
Noalmark Radio Corporation   September 1990 - May 1995

Skills
Press Releases, Newsletters, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Fundraising, Publishing, Research, Publications, Program Management, Editorial, Creative Writing, Editing, Photography, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Policy, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Layout, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, Project Management, Government, Community Development

Education
Southern Arkansas University   1989 — 1994
BA, English, Mass Communication

Dreamweaver Certification   2003 — 2003
Certificate of Achievement, Fast Track to Macromedia Dreamweaver MX

Smackover High School   1984 — 1989

Experience
Origin  June 2014 - Present
Studio302   August 2013 - May 2014
EGMN   January 2013 - January 2014
TechStreet Houston   May 2013 - November 2013
McAbby Media   June 2013 - August 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   May 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Web Design, Typography, Art Direction, Photography, Graphics, Layout, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Packaging, Posters, Brochures, Visual Communication, Video Production, Editing, Social Media, Mac, QuarkXPress

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Communications

Spring Woods High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Gold Medal PR   July 2011 - Present
The Point Group  August 2013 - December 2014
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2013 - August 2013
"Miracle on Grass"   January 2012 - May 2013
USA Football  February 2010 - September 2012
United States Golf Association  August 2008 - November 2009
Houston Community Newspapers   July 2007 - July 2008
Counterpointe Sports   May 2007 - July 2008
USA Baseball  1999 - 2006
St. Louis Cardinals  January 1996 - December 1997

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Journalism, Event Management, Sponsorship, Sports Marketing, Digital Media, Sports, Publicity, Event Planning, Marketing Support, Broadcast, Corporate Communications, Editing, Storytelling

Education
California State University-Chico   1989 — 1993
Journalism, Business/Corporate Communications

Monta Vista HS - Cupertino, CA   1985 — 1988
HS Diploma

Experience
Fort Bend Independent   January 2008 - Present
India Herald   1995 - 2013
Fort Bend Sun   January 1997 - July 2006
Houston Community Newspapers   1997 - 2006

Skills
News Writing, Newspaper, Newspaper Design, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Ap Style, Newspapers, AP Style, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Social Media

Education
Sri Venkateswara University   1971 — 1976
M.A, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Alteryx, LLC (formerly SRC, LLC.)   October 2010 - Present
Realtime Worlds  January 2009 - August 2010
K2 Network  November 2006 - November 2008
La Boheme Photography   October 2008 - October 2008
SoCal Youth For Christ   April 2008 - May 2008
HollyHelps.us   June 2007 - June 2007
Stan Patyrak Photography   October 2002 - October 2006
Houston Community Newspapers   November 2004 - August 2006
Houston Community Newspapers   April 2002 - November 2004
MML, LTD   May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JavaScriptMVC, Ruby, jQuery, Jasmine, Backbone.js, QUnit, Ruby on Rails, RSpec, Cucumber, Vagrant, Chef, User Experience, User Interface Design, Accessibility, Usability, PHP, CakePHP

Education
University of Houston
English

Experience
Katy ISD  August 2015 - Present
Houston ISD  August 2009 - July 2015
Greater SW Houston Chamber of Commerce   1998 - 2010
Neighborhood-Media.com   January 2008 - August 2009
Houston Community Newspapers   July 2005 - June 2007
Responsive Newspapers   August 1996 - July 2005
Preferred Security and Investigation services   January 1994 - July 1996
D&D Pre-Employment Services   October 1991 - January 1994
American Protective Services  February 1980 - May 1991

Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Start-ups, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Advertising Sales, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Salesforce.com, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Sales Management, Digital Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Business Development, Event Management

Education
University of Houston   1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology and Mathematics

Pearland High School   1969 — 1973

Experience
Sam Houston State University  Write, edit, and proofread college and university website content including text, graphics, and layout. Maintain and/or develop site standards with regard to new development, brand consistency, and search engine optimization. Coordinate web projects across departments/colleges. Maintain university blog. Contribute copy to department newsletter. Develop web pages using HTML, CSS, social media, and SHSU Content Management System. Build and maintain department Style Guide. Foster relationships across colleges.Marketing Communications CopywriterLitton Loan Servicing LPSeptember 2009 - November 2011
Houston Community Newspapers   June 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Journalism, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Editing, Proofreading, Photography, Public Relations, Media Relations, Newsletters, Interpersonal..., Leadership, Brand Awareness, Web Content Management, Online Marketing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Web Content, Internal Communications, Social Media, SEO, Interviews

Education
Texas Tech University   2004 — 2008
B.A, Journalism

Experience
Deer Park ISD  August 2012 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   January 2006 - June 2012

Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, News Writing, Editing, Journalism, Media Relations, Ap Style, Storytelling, Press Releases, AP Style, Publications, Web Content, Copywriting, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Newspaper Design, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Editorial, Public Relations, Newsletters, Multimedia, Online Journalism, Blogging, Proofreading, Newspapers, Publicity, New Media, Content Management

Education
University of Houston   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Public Relations

San Jacinto College   1999 — 2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Channelview High School   1995 — 1999
High School Diploma

Experience
Cobalt Marketing Group   April 2014 - Present
J Deezign   April 2010 - Present
Discover Leadership Training  October 2011 - May 2012
Viral Marketing Concepts   April 2010 - March 2011
Rhymes Marketing   September 2008 - April 2010
Houston Community Newspapers   2007 - 2008
Classic Printers   2005 - 2007
Tribune Publishing Company  1995 - 1999
Datastorm Technologies, Inc.   1990 - 1994

Skills
Leadership, Negotiation, Advertising, Staff Development, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Training, New Business Development, Event Management, Media Evaluation, Online Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Marketing Budget..., Sales Process, Relationship Marketing, Public Relations, Website Development, Content Managed Websites, Online Lead Generation, Website Updating, Program Management, Media Planning, Media Placement, Business Development, Small Business, Marketing, Social Media, Direct Marketing, B2B, Strategy, Management, Project Planning, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Analysis, Recruiting, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, SEO, Market Research, Sales, Brand Management, Mobile Marketing, Press Releases, Interactive Marketing, Media Buying, Online Marketing

Education
University of Central Missouri   1986 — 1992
Vocal Education, Music, Psychology

Lakeland R-III High School   1982 — 1986
College Prepatory

Experience
Teach For America  July 2014 - Present
Dallas Voice  February 2013 - June 2014
Dallas Voice  February 2012 - February 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   May 2011 - February 2012
Fort Worth Business Press  January 2011 - May 2011
Texas Christian University  January 2009 - May 2011
The Washington Examiner  September 2010 - December 2010
TCU Daily Skiff  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Facebook, Editing, News Writing, Advertising, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Editorial, Newsletters, Video, Breaking News, AP Style, Newspapers, Blogging, Publicity

Education
Texas Christian University   2007 — 2011
News-editorial Journalism; English

The Washington Center

Experience
Lone Star College  January 2008 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   March 2005 - July 2007
Houston Chronicle  January 1989 - August 2003

Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Publications, Ap Style, Media Relations, News Writing, Editing, Press Releases, AP Style, Social Media, Advertising, Newspapers, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Public Relations, Blogging, Copywriting, Crisis Communications, Web Content, Corporate Communications, Feature Articles, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Facebook, Publishing, Internal Communications, Storytelling, Proofreading, Speech Writing, Content Management, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Magazines, Social Networking, Multimedia, Content Development, Social Media Marketing, Community Development, Editorial, Video, Web Content Management

Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Marketing

Experience
International Students, Inc.   October 2006 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   July 2010 - February 2014
University Baptist Church  March 2003 - June 2006
Weather Services International  July 2001 - February 2003
KBTV-TV, KAUZ-TV, KATC-TV   December 1995 - July 2001
KPRC-TV (NBC)   February 1989 - December 1995
University of Texas Medical Branch  October 1987 - February 1989
KXAS-TV (NBC)   October 1984 - October 1987

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Program Development, PowerPoint, Coaching, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Account Management, Advertising, Facebook, Sales, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Email Marketing, Recruiting, Journalism, Press Releases, Team Building, Media Relations, Market Research, New Business Development, Management, Broadcast, Radio, Research, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, New Media, Video, Newsletters, Digital Media, Multimedia, Social Networking, Social Media

Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1981 — 1986
BS, Communication

Poynter Institute   2001 — 2001
Certificate, Media Management and Ethics

Experience
A retail establishment   August 2014 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   August 2014 - December 2014
Golden Hippo Media  January 2013 - June 2014
Patch.com  June 2012 - September 2012
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Pomona Valley   June 2012 - August 2012
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin  August 2002 - June 2012
Antelope Valley Press  September 2000 - September 2002

Skills
Writing, Web Content Management, Community Outreach, newspaper reporting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, AP style writing, Newspaper editing, Social Media Blogging, Blogging, Newspaper, Editing, PowerPoint, AP Style, Newspapers, Social Media, Publications, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Publishing, SEO, Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting

Education
California State University-Northridge   1991 — 1998
BA, Journalism

Westchester High School

Experience
Flatirons Solutions  September 2014 - Present
Lebhar-Friedman  August 2012 - August 2014
Houston Community Newspapers   June 2011 - May 2012
The Battalion  September 2010 - May 2011
Texas A&M University  May 2010 - May 2011
The Battalion  June 2010 - August 2010
The Battalion  August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Copy Editing, AP Style, Editing, Social Media, InDesign, News Writing, Microsoft Office, Feature Writing, Newspaper Design, Journalism, Newspapers, Photoshop, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Technical Writing, Academic Writing, Academic Editing, Wordpress, CMS, Drupal, Photojournalism, Magazine Design, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Bridge, 3D Issue, iMovie, Aurasma Studio, InCopy, Chicago Manual, Simplified Technical...

Education
Texas A&M University   2007 — 2011
B.A., Communication, English

Niceville High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Medical Research Consultants  October 2012 - August 2015
FrogDog   September 2013 - December 2013
Image Engine   August 2012 - October 2012
NANO Fiction  May 2012 - September 2012
Houston Chronicle  February 2011 - December 2011
Houston Community Newspapers   September 2009 - August 2010
Arte Público Press  February 2009 - August 2009
Pride, Inc.   December 2007 - April 2008
Student Video Network (University of Houston)   January 2007 - April 2008
The Daily Cougar (University of Houston)   September 2005 - April 2008

Skills
Conducting interviews, Time management, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Customer service, Westlaw, LexisNexis, ProDoc, Photography, Constant Contact, Transcription, Avid user of Social..., Adobe Photoshop,..., Microsoft Office Suite, Associated Press and..., Apple OSX and Windows..., Final Cut Pro, Windows..., Web site management,..., Creative thinking,..., Writing/copyediting/proo..., Desktop publishing, Project management, Deadline-oriented, Attention to detail, Quick to learn, Phone Etiquette, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Customer Service, Desktop Publishing, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Social Networking, Deadline Oriented, Advertising, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media, Conducting Interviews, Media Relations, Editing

Education
Center for Advanced Legal Studies   2015 — 2015
Paralegal Certification

University of Houston   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Media Production

Experience
Northwest Technical Solutions  August 2014 - Present
Subsea Solutions  June 2014 - August 2014
Lloyd's Register  December 2010 - June 2014
Potter Technology Group   March 2009 - December 2010
National Oilwell Varco  October 2007 - December 2010
National Oilwell Varco  April 2007 - October 2007
Houston Community Newspapers   September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Critical Thinking, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Creative Direction, Creative Development, 3D Studio Max, Photography, Storyboarding, Hand Drawing, NGrain, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, E-on Vue, polytrans, Flash Catalyst, Premiere, Articulate Studio, Graphics, 3D, Animation, Rendering, Sketching, Computer Animation, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Compositing, Maya

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2015 — 2017

The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Art Institute of Houston   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Media Arts and Animation

Experience
Memorial Hermann Health System  December 2010 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard  October 2007 - January 2011
Houston Chronicle  June 1988 - October 2007
Texas Southern University  1998 - 2002
Houston Post  1985 - 1988
Texas Southern University  1982 - 1985
Houston Community Newspapers   1979 - 1981

Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Reputation Management, Strategic Planning, Positioning, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Thought Leadership, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Spokesperson, Message Development, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Integrated Marketing, Communications Planning, Strategy, News Writing, Storytelling, Editorial, Blogging, New Media, Research, Copywriting, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Executive Positions, Web Content, Student Recruiting, Publishing, Publications, Content Development, Community Outreach

Education
University of Houston   1979 — 1982
B.A., Journalism

The George Washington University   1981 — 1981
The Charles Edison Youth Fund Political Journalism Fellowship Recipient

Experience
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)   June 2015 - Present
National Association of Corporate Directors  June 2014 - May 2015
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster  September 2013 - April 2014
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church  July 2013 - August 2013
DC Stop Modern Slavery  April 2012 - July 2013
Advisory Board Company  July 2010 - June 2013
DC Stop Modern Slavery  August 2011 - April 2012
Chronicle of Higher Education  January 2010 - May 2010
Houston Community Newspapers   September 2009 - December 2009
The Collegian  May 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Social Networking, InDesign

Education
Houston Baptist University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication, Spanish

Experience
Sam Houston State University  March 2010 - Present
Lennar  2012 - 2012
Houston Community Newspapers   October 2007 - March 2010
ASP Westward/ Houston Community Newspapers   October 2007 - March 2010
ASP Westward, LP   October 2007 - March 2010
SignAd Outdoor Advertising   May 2008 - August 2008
Lowe's Home Improvement  April 2004 - November 2007
Lone Star College  2001 - 2002

Skills
Copywriting, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Direct Mail, Newsletters, Blogging, Publications, Social Media, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Team Leadership, New Media, QuarkXPress, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Microsoft Excel, SEM, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Online Advertising, Editorial, Photoshop, Flyers, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Advertising, Layout, Web Content, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Journalism, Online Marketing, Digital Media, SEO, Account Management, Photography, Editing, Sales, Multimedia, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Graphics, Brochures, News Writing, Newspaper

Education
Sam Houston State University   2004 — 2007
BFA, Graphic Design and Advertising

Nimitz High School

Experience
The University of Texas at Austin  February 2015 - Present
Fueld Films  September 2014 - January 2015
Cresta Creative   January 2014 - August 2014
onShore Networks  June 2013 - June 2014
Northwestern University School of Communication  January 2013 - June 2014
FUNdamentally Toys   December 2012 - January 2013
TED x Evanston   April 2012 - April 2012
KIAH-TV  June 2011 - September 2011
Houston Community Newspapers   2005 - 2010

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Editing, After Effects, Photography, Film, Photoshop, Web Design, Interactive Media, Animation, Cinematography, Post Production, Premiere, Video Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Avid Media Composer, Film Production, Video Editing

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
B.S., Radio/Television/Film

St. Thomas High School

Experience
Highland Lakes Newspapers  July 2012 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   November 2011 - July 2012
Galveston County Daily News  November 2011 - July 2012
The Eagle  May 2011 - August 2011
The Battalion  September 2010 - May 2011
Marshall Aerospace   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Feature Articles, Digital Photography, Social Media, News Writing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Video Production, Deadline Reporting, Networking, Photojournalism, Investigative Reporting, Storytelling, Journalism, Photoshop, AP Style, Editing

Education
Texas A&M University   2008 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, English, Journalism

Clear Lake High School   2005 — 2008

Experience
Mommy Gateway   June 2008 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   2007 - 2008
Los Angeles Newspaper Group  May 2002 - January 2007
Los Angeles Daily News  2002 - 2007

Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Advertising

Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
English, Sociology, Psychology

Moorpark College
English, Political Science

Experience
TexasTea&Travel Magazine   August 2012 - Present
Bear Thread Designs   November 2001 - Present
Estate Planning & Family Law Firm   April 2012 - June 2013
US Army  November 2009 - December 2011
Army Community Service  April 2010 - September 2011
Department of Defense  September 2007 - April 2009
Fort Polk Guardian, Liberty Publishing   May 2004 - September 2007
EnerBank USA  May 2002 - November 2002
Houston Community Newspapers   May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Journalism, Government, Social Media, Facebook, Trade Shows, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Legal Marketing, Trade Show Exhibitor, B2B Marketing Strategy, Infusionsoft, Marketing, PowerPoint, Photography, Team Building, Community Development, Fundraising, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Training, Advertising

Education
Louisiana State University   2006 — 2009
Degree: Masters, Liberal Arts

Sam Houston State University   2000 — 2003
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Public Relations

San Jacinto College   1996 — 2000
Degree: Associates of Arts, Chemistry

Experience
Texas State Aquarium  August 2014 - Present
loveplustravel.com   January 2013 - Present
MIST Magazine, Nowhere Magazine   February 2013 - August 2014
Community Impact Newspaper  July 2012 - November 2012
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2012 - July 2012
Image Magazine  August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Feature Writing, Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Publication Development, Newspaper Design, Newspaper, Magazine Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Magazines, Travel Writing, Journalism, Editing, Newspapers, Editorial, Publications, Facebook, Press Releases, Publishing, Digital Media, Feature Articles, InDesign, AP Style, Breaking News, Copywriting, Headline Writing, Interviews, News Writing, Storytelling, Web Content, Newsletters, Fact-checking, Online Journalism, Proofreading, InCopy, New Media, Investigative Reporting, Creative Writing, Magazine Articles, Digital Journalism, Blogger, Adobe Creative Suite, Online News, Web Editing, English grammar, Lifestyle Writing

Education
Texas Christian University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), News Editorial Journalism

Otterbein College   2007 — 2008
Transferred Spring 2008, Journalism

The Woodlands High School   2003 — 2007
Graduated May 2007

Experience
ACTIVE Network  July 2015 - Present
ACTIVE Network  May 2014 - July 2015
Main Street Hub  September 2013 - May 2014
Main Street Hub  March 2012 - September 2013
We Are Ohio  August 2011 - November 2011
MSHC Partners  September 2009 - May 2010
Obama for America  June 2008 - November 2008
Houston Community Newspapers   June 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Operations Management, Salesforce.com, Sales Operations, Management, Account Management, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing, Political Campaigns, Sales, CRM, Public Speaking, Political Communication, Political Research, Field Organizing, Social Media Marketing, Political Consulting

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English

Experience
Anuncio Digital Media   2011 - Present
Self Employed  2002 - Present
ann.sirmon@yahoo.com 713-484-9343   July 2007 - September 2012
Houston Intown Chamber of Commerce   2006 - 2007
Houston Community Newspapers   1997 - 2001
Weatherford  1994 - 1996
KPRC Radio   1994 - 1994
Resolution Trust Corporation  1986 - 1994
KLEF Radio Houston   1982 - 1986

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Account Management, SEO, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Team Management, New Business Development, Budgets, WordPress, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sales, B2B, Business Planning, Project Management, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, CRM, Social Media Marketing, Concept Development, Small Business, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Training

Education
University of Alabama   1975 — 1978
B.A., Communications - Advertising/Public Relations

Univeristy of Alabama
Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications - Public Relations/Advertising, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Experience
ABNORMedia   January 2015 - Present
Matthew Media LLC   September 2012 - January 2015
Nicholls State University  February 2008 - September 2012
US Army  September 2001 - December 2010
KSHV-TV WB 45   2001 - 2001
Houston Community Newspapers   1999 - 2000
United States House of Representatives  1998 - 1999

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Editing, News Writing, Writing, Journalism, Press Releases, Target Audience, Talking Points, Social Media, Web Content, Social Networking, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Interviewing, Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Television, Live Broadcast, Radio, Legislative, Civic Engagement, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership, Building Relationships, English Composition, English Literature, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Academic Writing, Research, Online Research, Online Communications, Online Reputation..., Reputation Management, Strategic Consulting, Consulting, Military, WordPress, Legislative Relations, Interviews, Strategy, Publications, AP Style, Copy Editing, Feature Articles

Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Master of Arts (M.A.), English (Concentration: Writing & Linguistics)

Texas A&M University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

West Brook Senior High School

Experience
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce  July 2013 - Present
Martin Merritt Media   January 2009 - Present
CBRE  May 2012 - July 2013
MD Anderson Cancer Center  December 2010 - May 2011
University of Houston Clear Lake  November 2008 - December 2010
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2007 - July 2008
Stephen F. Austin State University  August 2003 - May 2006
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers   May 2003 - November 2003

Skills
Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Sales, Social Media, SOE, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Press Releases, New Media, New Business Development, Writing Skills, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Team Leadership, Advertising Sales, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM software, Attention To Detail, Advertising, CRM, Newsletters, Non-profits, Blogging, Sales, Social Networking, SEO, Public Speaking, Leadership, Editing, Photography, Online Advertising, Facebook, Web Design, Video Production, Copywriting, Brand Management, Publishing, InDesign, Publications, Media Relations, WordPress, Web Content, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Communications

Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Digital Media Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Public Relations

Santa Fe High School

Experience
Gannett Newspapers  June 2012 - June 2015
Woodlands Online  May 2011 - June 2012
Houston Community Newspapers   September 2009 - February 2011
ATHLETE'S CONNECTION   January 2008 - June 2009
Houston Community Newspapers and Media Group  September 2004 - March 2008
UNIVERSITY WIRE   January 2001 - January 2002
CNN  January 1998 - January 2001
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN  January 1994 - January 1998
KPRC-TV  May 1995 - August 1995

Skills
Newspaper, Editing, Stories, Sports, Facebook, Blogging, Video, Audio, Journalism, Podcasting, Copy Editing, AP Style, News Writing, QuarkXPress, Writing, Social Media, Sports Writing, Photography, Interviewing, Photoshop, Copywriting, Headline Writing, Publications, Research, Social Media Marketing, Layout, Video Editing, New Media, Word, Public Speaking, Video Production, HTML, Online Journalism, Social Networking, Multimedia, Web Content Management, Broadcast, Press Releases, Wordpress, Ap Style, Breaking News, Editorial, Feature Articles, Microsoft Word, Interviews, Newspapers, Storytelling, WordPress, Sound, Television

Education
Penn State University   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
Fight   September 2014 - Present
Freelancing  April 2013 - Present
MainStreet America   July 2014 - January 2015
Consumer Media Network  December 2011 - March 2013
Lone Star Uniforms, Inc.   September 2010 - December 2011
Houston360Live.com   November 2010 - April 2011
AJ Publications, Inc.   October 2009 - April 2010
Houston Community Newspapers   2006 - 2009
Houston Community Newspaper   2006 - 2009

Skills
Writing, Editing, Creative Direction, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Web Content, Feature Articles, News Writing, Social Media, Copywriting, Newspaper, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Magazines, AP Style, Publications, Photography, Newspapers

Education
Sam Houston State University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
Awaken the Baller Within   October 2011 - Present
Scout Media/FOX Interactive   July 2007 - Present
Scout Media  July 2006 - July 2008
National Group Services   February 2006 - June 2008
The Legal News Magazine-Houston   August 2005 - June 2006
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2005 - February 2006

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Sports, Marketing, Journalism, Photography, Ap Style, Newspaper, Sports Writing, News Writing, Feature Articles, Social Media, Storytelling, Web Content, Football, Media Relations, Online Journalism, Editorial, Newsletters, AP Style, Public Relations, Newspapers, Publishing, Magazines, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Radio, Creative Writing, Broadcast, Digital Media, Publications, Interviews, Freelance Writing, Breaking News, Published Author, Broadcast Journalism, Ghostwriting, Coaching, Research, Video, Writing

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

New Caney High School   1993 — 1997

Experience
1013 Communcations  2013 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   2004 - Present
AMA  2006 - 2009
Houston Chronicle  1998 - 2004
Houston Chronicle  1993 - 1998

Skills
Digital Media, Direct Marketing, Sales Management, Consultative Selling, Account Management, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Business Management, Customer Relations, Contract Negotiation, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Online Marketing, Product Development, Online Advertising, Management, Newspapers, Budgets, Selling, Customer Service, Social Media, Advertising, Business Development, Advertising Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Social Networking, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Sales Presentations, Facebook, Media Planning, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, SEM, SEO, Digital Strategy, Market Research, Salesforce.com, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Marketing

Education
Houston Baptist University   1970 — 1973

Experience
InsideDP.com   August 2009 - Present
Houston Astros Baseball Club  August 2000 - Present
City of Houston  April 2008 - April 2009
H Texas Magazine  July 2007 - April 2008
Houston Community Newspapers   October 2006 - June 2007
Houston Community Newspapers   October 2001 - October 2006

Skills
Editing, Event Planning, Storytelling, Editorial, Public Speaking, Newspapers, Publications, Magazines, Radio, Entertainment, Press Releases, Sports, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Online Advertising, AP Style, Advertising, Media Relations, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Feature Articles

Education
San Jacinto College   1996 — 1999
Journalism

Texas State University
Journalism

Experience
Texas Instruments  October 2014 - Present
Texas Instruments  May 2013 - September 2014
Texas Instruments  September 2011 - April 2013
Texas Instruments  May 2010 - August 2010
University of Texas at Austin  January 2008 - May 2010
ArthroCare Corporation  May 2009 - September 2009
Houston Community Newspapers   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Global Compensation, Human Capital, PeopleSoft, Compensation Structures, Affirmative Action..., OFCCP, Outlook, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, CAAMS, Compliance, Research, PowerPoint

Education
Kingwood High School

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II Honors and European Studies

The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Honors

Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'   2010 — 2010

The University of Edinburgh   2007 — 2007
Business Law

Experience
ICIS  June 2014 - Present
ICIS  January 2013 - June 2014
Journatic  June 2012 - January 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   March 2007 - June 2012
ASP Westward, LP   2007 - June 2012
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung  2005 - 2006
The Bryan-College Station Eagle  2003 - 2005
Mansfield News Journal  2002 - 2003
Zanesville Times Recorder  1999 - 2001
San Angelo Standard-Times  1995 - 1998

Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, AP Style, Newspaper, Stories, Editing, Writing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Audience Development, Graphic Design, Content Management, Information Management, Ap Style, Storytelling, Newspapers, Editorial, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Breaking News, Blogging, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Email Marketing, Facebook, Headline Writing, InCopy, InDesign, Layout, Magazines, Media Relations, Multimedia, New Media, News Writing, Newsletters, Newspaper Design, Online Advertising, Online Journalism, Photography, Online Publishing, Press Releases, Proofreading, Public Relations, Publications, Publishing, QuarkXPress, SEO, Video

Education
Angelo State University   1993 — 1998

Experience
A Plus Actors  January 2006 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   December 2005 - Present
Spirit Productions  October 2005 - November 2005
The Baytown Sun  2001 - 2005

Skills
Newspaper, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Ap Style, Art, Blogging, Breaking News, Content Management, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Digital Media, Editing, Editorial, Facebook, Email Marketing, Film, Graphic Design, Graphics, InDesign, Layout, Magazines, Multimedia, New Media, Newspaper Design, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Photography, QuarkXPress, Social Media, Storytelling, Newsletters, Journalism, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Headline Writing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Web Content, Proofreading, Online Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, News Writing, SEO, Social Networking, Publications, Feature Articles

Education
Lee College
General Studies

Texas State University-San Marcos
BFA Communication Design

Experience
Houston Business Journal  2007 - May 2011
Houston Community Newspapers   1998 - 2006
Houston Chronicle  1996 - 1998
The Courier  1995 - 1997
Conroe Courier  1995 - 1997

Skills
News Writing, Photojournalism, Editing, AP Style, Speech Writing, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Feature Writing

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1988 — 1993
BA, Communications/journalism

Experience
Lone Star College-Kingwood  December 2009 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2004 - December 2009

Education
Sam Houston State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Public Relations

Experience
Galveston.com & Company   January 2012 - Present
Galveston County Daily News  October 2007 - January 2012
Houston Community Newspapers   April 2006 - October 2007
Austin American-Statesman  May 1998 - April 2006

Skills
Newspaper, Advertising, Online Advertising, Magazines, Sales, Direct Mail, Multimedia, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Newspapers, Digital Strategy, Leadership

Education
Texas Tech University   1985 — 1989
BBA, Marketing

Experience
Sunbelt Business Brokers- New Orleans   February 2013 - Present
Lakeview Ponds   October 2012 - Present
i-net media, inc.   1999 - Present
United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area  1996 - 1999
New Orleans Publishing Group  1995 - 1995
Maryville Daily Forum  1994 - 1995
The Ruston Daily Leader   1991 - 1994
Houston Community Newspapers   1986 - 1991

Skills
Business Brokerage, Selling Businesses, Real Estate Transactions, Editing, Web Design, Editorial, Advertising, News Writing, Film, Social Networking, Press Releases, WordPress, Social Media, Blogging, Marketing, Buyer Broker, Journalism, Copywriting, Media Relations, Final Cut Pro, Website Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Documentaries, Newspapers, Producing, Acquisitions, Franchise Sales, Deal Strategy, Landlords, Sales, Small Business, Writing, Newspaper, Production, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Nonprofits

Education
Donaldson Educational Services   2014 — 2014
Real Estate License, Real Estate

Louisiana Tech University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Kingwood High School   1981 — 1982

De La Salle High School   1979 — 1981

Alice M. Harte Elementary

Aurora Gardens Academy

Experience
Genscape, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Platts  December 2013 - August 2015
Platts  August 2011 - December 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   August 2009 - July 2011
Rivals.com  May 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Petroleum, Crude, Shale, Pricing, Refined Products, Commodity Markets, Research, News Writing, Journalism, Analysis, Newspapers

Education
Texas A&M University   2005 — 2009
B.S., Political Science

Experience
SouthData   July 2007 - Present
SouthData Inc  July 2007 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   August 2005 - August 2006
The American Women's Association in Singapore   July 2000 - December 2003
Frye Design   August 1992 - August 1999
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina  August 1990 - August 1991

Skills
Business Cards, Typography, Layout, Flyers, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, HTML, Invitations, Vector Illustration, Visual Communication, Image Manipulation, Newsletters, Magazines, Advertising, Graphic Design, Customer Service, Photography

Education
Columbia College (SC)   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in graphic design, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Irmo High School   1983 — 1986

Experience
Rigzone.com  June 2010 - Present
ODS-Petrodata  February 2006 - September 2009
The Offshore International Newsletter   October 2004 - February 2006
Gulf of Mexico Newsletter, ODS-Petrodata   October 2003 - October 2004
Hart Energy Publications   June 2003 - August 2003
Gas Daily   March 1998 - August 2001
Energy Intelligence Group  March 1997 - March 1998
Houston Community Newspapers   March 1996 - March 1998
Conroe Courier  August 1995 - March 1996

Skills
Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing, Storytelling, Web Site Production, Public Speaking, Publicity, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Pagemaker, Feature Articles, Magazines, Energy, Social Media, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications, Journalism, AP Style, Online Journalism, Online Publishing, Media Relations, Web Content, Publications, Proofreading, Politics, Copywriting, News Writing

Education
Texas A&M University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
The Tribune  August 2013 - Present
Houston Community Newspapers   November 2005 - May 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   April 2008 - April 2011
The Liberty Gazette   November 1987 - May 2002
Photography by Lawrence Kuslich   May 1974 - November 1987

Skills
Newspaper, QuarkXPress, Email Marketing, Copy Editing, Digital Strategy, Multimedia, Content Management, Copywriting, Magazines, Newsletters, Publications, Layout, Direct Mail, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Photography, Editorial, News Writing, Journalism, Brochures, Publishing, WordPress, Image Editing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Web Content

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1972 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Professional Photography

University of Colorado at Denver
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Experience
Various  July 2014 - Present
Houston Chronicle  August 2013 - June 2014
Community Impact Newspaper  February 2013 - August 2013
Community Impact Newspaper  September 2012 - February 2013
Houston Community Newspapers   January 2012 - August 2012
La Ventana   May 2011 - December 2011
The Daily Toreador  January 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Writing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Community Outreach, Problem Solving, Wordpress, Editorial, Typography, Twitter, Press Releases, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Journalism, Leadership, Newsletters, Non-profits, Multimedia, Marketing Research, Editing, Creative Writing, Social Networking, WordPress, Storytelling, Newspapers, Photography, AP Style, Publications, Copywriting, Blogging, Facebook, Proofreading, Publishing, Magazines, Online Journalism, Web Content

Education
Texas Tech University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations and English

Experience
Houston Community Newspapers   August 2010 - Present
Houston Chronicle  2010 - 2010

Education
Morehead State University   1995 — 1999
BA, Marketing

Experience
The University of Texas Medical Branch  October 2010 - Present
Bastion Technologies, Inc.   September 2006 - October 2010
The University of Texas Medical Branch  July 2004 - September 2006
RLS Legal Solutions  2004 - 2004
Houston Community Newspapers   2002 - 2003
Cammack & Trana, PC   2001 - 2002
KVRX - Student Radio for the University of Texas   1999 - 2001
Jupiter Index Web Magazine   1999 - 2001

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, Technical Writing, Editing

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1998 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Experience
Ram Alloys   August 2014 - February 2015
ADP  March 2012 - July 2014
Houston community Newspapers   2009 - 2011

Skills
Solution Selling, SaaS, Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, B2B, ADP Payroll, Recruiting, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation

Education
Houston Baptist University
Marketing

Houston Baptist University
Marketing