The Optimist

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Tierra Tucker Tierra Tucker United States Details
Tierra Tucker's The Optimist Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Server at The St. Regis Atlanta
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The St. Regis  May 2014 - Present
The Optimist   February 2014 - Present
Georgia State University  January 2013 - November 2014
Operation HOPE  July 2013 - July 2014

Skills
Events Coordination, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Administrative..., Office Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Hospitality, Time Management, Leadership, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Social Media, Administrative..., Event Management

Education
Georgia State University   2011 — 2015
Hospitality Administration/Management

Carmen Hijar Carmen Hijar Atlanta, Georgia Details
Carmen Hijar's The Optimist Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Server at The Optimist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The Optimist   August 2014 - Present
Empire State South  May 2014 - September 2014
Parish Foods and Goods   January 2013 - June 2014
two urban licks  December 2013 - February 2014
Rays New York Pizza   January 2012 - January 2013
Chicken and the Egg   July 2011 - January 2012
market at the w hotel   June 2011 - July 2011
JCT Kitchen   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Social Networking, Management, Event Planning, Blogging, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Time Management, Sales, Event Management, Teamwork, Public Speaking

Education
Georgia State University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Vancouver Film School   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Acting Essentials

Denzil Lim Denzil Lim Abilene, Texas Details
Denzil Lim's The Optimist Experience November 2012 - May 2014
Job Experienced cinematographer and production assistant
Industry Entertainment
Experience
KACU  January 2015 - May 2015
Journalism and Mass Communication, Abilene Christian University   January 2015 - May 2015
Mastermind Group Sdn Bhd   June 2014 - August 2014
The Optimist   November 2012 - May 2014

Skills
Theatre, Photoshop, Videography, Photography, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Psychology, Journalism, Publications, HTML, Web Analytics, Sony Vegas, GIMP, Canon XH-A1, Canon DSLR, Nikon, Cinematography, Premiere, reporter, producer, director

Education
Abilene Christian University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Convergence Journalism, 3.85

Mitchell McLean Mitchell McLean Abilene, Texas Area Details
Mitchell McLean's The Optimist Experience August 2010 - December 2010
Job Web Designer at Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company  July 2015 - Present
Big Country Digital Solutions   July 2010 - Present
Lauren Engineers & Constructors  June 2012 - July 2015
The Optimist   August 2010 - December 2010
ACU Campus Store   June 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Final Cut Pro, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, SWOT analysis, HTML, CSS, Web Design, Web Development, Customer Service, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Proposal Support

Education
Abilene Christian University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Electronic Media

Wylie High School   2004 — 2008

Alikay (Alicia) Wood Alikay (Alicia) Wood Astoria, New York Details
Alikay (Alicia) Wood's The Optimist Experience August 2013 - May 2014
Job Assistant Editor at Bauer Media Group USA
Industry Publishing
Experience
Bauer Media Group - USA  June 2015 - Present
Cafe Britt  April 2015 - Present
Leafwood Publishers   October 2014 - May 2015
Abilene Christian University  May 2014 - May 2015
Honors College  August 2013 - May 2015
ACU Online Marketing   November 2012 - May 2015
WaterBrook Multnomah Publishers  May 2014 - July 2014
The Optimist   August 2013 - May 2014
Time4 Advertising   May 2012 - July 2013
The Optimist   August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Word, Editing, Social Media, Publications, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Copywriting, Storytelling, Marketing, Research, Teaching, Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Writing, Newsletters

Education
Abilene Christian University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor, English Language and Literature, Business, Advertising/Public Relations

Mark David Smith Mark David Smith Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Mark David Smith's The Optimist Experience May 2012 - May 2013
Job Reporter at Fort Worth StarTelegram
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Fort Worth Star-Telegram  September 2014 - Present
Abilene Reporter-News  June 2013 - September 2014
The Optimist   May 2012 - May 2013
Abilene Reporter-News  August 2010 - November 2012
The Optimist   May 2011 - June 2012
GoodWood Furniture   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
InDesign, Writing, News Writing, Sports Writing, Journalism, Social Media, Social Networking, Editing, HTML, WordPress, Copy Editing, Video, Facebook, Public Relations, Editorial, Photography, Publications, Breaking News, Storytelling

Education
Abilene Christian University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Convergence Journalism

Cara Kramar Cara Kramar Austin, Texas Area Details
Cara Kramar's The Optimist Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Data Entry Personnel at Docket Navigator
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Docket Navigator   May 2012 - Present
ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers   May 2013 - August 2013
The Optimist   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Editing, Social Media, Customer Service, Data Entry, Outlook, Facebook, English, Blogging, Proofreading, Social Networking, Creative Writing

Education
Abilene Christian University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Kelsi Roberts Kelsi Roberts Seattle, Washington Details
Kelsi Roberts's The Optimist Experience August 2007 - May 2008
Job Delivery Manager at Research Now
Industry Market Research
Experience
Research Now  October 2013 - Present
Research Now  April 2012 - October 2013
Research Now  June 2011 - April 2012
Coach  February 2010 - June 2011
THE OPTIMIST   August 2007 - May 2008
Abilene Reporter-News  December 2006 - May 2008
The Voice of the Hill   June 2007 - August 2007
The Optimist   August 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Market Research, Customer Service, Editing, Writing, Project Management, People Development, Online Research, Marketing Research, Blogging, Research

Education
The University of Georgia   2014 — 2015
Professional certification, Principles of Market Research

The University of Texas at Arlington   2008 — 2009
Interdisciplinary Studies, Business, International Politics, Media and Communications

Abilene Christian University   2005 — 2008
BA, transferred before completion, Journalism

Georgetown University   2007 — 2007
Program Completed, Institue on Political Journalism, The Fund for American Studies

Samantha Sutherland Samantha Sutherland Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Samantha Sutherland's The Optimist Experience August 2011 - December 2012
Job Marketing and Media at Calling All Skaters
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Calling All Skaters   August 2014 - Present
San Skateboarding   December 2014 - April 2015
The Richards Group  July 2013 - August 2014
Olive Tree Collective   May 2013 - September 2013
Fleishman-Hillard  2013 - May 2013
Abolition International  March 2012 - May 2013
the Optimist   August 2011 - December 2012
Bonterra Blu   March 2011 - December 2012
Red Thread Movement   September 2009 - March 2012

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Public Relations, Advertising, Cision Point, Radian6, Vocus, Notepad+, Google..., Factiva, Intermediate Mandarin..., HTML, Publicity, Journalism, Photography, Marketing, Cision, Digital Strategy, Web Design, Sysomos, Research..., Web Content, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Social Networking, Media Relations, Writing

Education
Abilene Christian University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising and Public Relations, Alumna

Brantly Houston Brantly Houston Abilene, Texas Details
Brantly Houston's The Optimist Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Social Media Manager at Jemully Media
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Jemully Media   2015 - Present
ACU Leadership Camps  January 2015 - July 2015
Abilene Christian University  August 2014 - May 2015
ACU Alumni Relations   January 2013 - May 2015
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra  May 2014 - August 2014
The Optimist   January 2014 - May 2014
ACU Leadership Camps  June 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, News Writing, Experience Working with..., Experience Working with..., Phone Etiquette, Google Docs, AP Style, Theatre

Education
Abilene Christian University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising/Public Relations, 3.62

Rachel Fritz Rachel Fritz Fort Worth, Texas Details
Rachel Fritz's The Optimist Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Print Managing Editor at The Optimist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Temple Daily Telegram  June 2015 - Present
The Optimist   June 2015 - Present
The Optimist   May 2014 - Present
The Optimist   May 2013 - Present
ACU Online Marketing   October 2012 - Present
Abilene Reporter-News  June 2014 - July 2014
The Optimist   January 2014 - May 2014
ACU Red Thread   January 2013 - May 2013
Haltom Stampede   August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Advertising, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, News Writing, Windows Server, Mac OS, Journalism, Online Journalism, Photoshop, InDesign, Storytelling

Education
Abilene Christian University   2012 — 2016

Haltom High School   2008 — 2012
4.0

Jamie Smentkowski Jamie Smentkowski Atlanta, Georgia Details
Jamie Smentkowski's The Optimist Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Social Media Correspondent at The Optimist
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Optimist   July 2014 - Present
King + Duke   April 2013 - July 2014
Rocket Farm   2010 - 2013

Skills
Photography, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Color Correction, Art, Art Direction, Fine Art, Creative Direction, Graphics, Layout

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2001 — 2005
B.F.A, Photography, Cum Laude

Old Mill

Daniel Barcroft Daniel Barcroft Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Daniel Barcroft's The Optimist Experience August 2001 - May 2005
Job Illustration Machine & Cartoonist at Large
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Hobby Lobby  September 2009 - Present
Dominion Properties   July 2009 - Present
Self -Employed  January 1999 - Present
J.A. Hargrave Elementary School   January 2007 - June 2008
Big Time Design Co.   May 2001 - March 2007
KTAB-TV  July 2004 - May 2005
KACU-FM   May 2004 - May 2005
The Optimist   August 2001 - May 2005
Abilene Christian University  January 2000 - December 2004

Education
Abilene Christian University   1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Art

Karen Shoffner Karen Shoffner Chicago, Illinois Details
Karen Shoffner's The Optimist Experience 1995 - 1996
Job Marketing Coordinator at The Epino Agency
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Tulabella Ruby Press   September 2014 - Present
The Epino Agency   April 2015 - June 2015
Gary D. McCallister & Associates, LLC   June 2010 - August 2014
Law Bulletin Publishing Company  June 2008 - June 2010
Pioneer Press Newspapers  2006 - 2008
Pioneer Press Newspapers  September 1999 - 2006
The Greenfield Recorder   February 1997 - June 1999
The Optimist   1995 - 1996

Skills
Journalism, Publishing, Editing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Proofreading, AP Style, Editorial, Creative Writing, Formatting ebooks, CLM Matrix: Contract...

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1988 — 1993
Master of Fine Arts, Fiction Writing

University of Iowa   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Kip Nussbaum Kip Nussbaum Atlanta, Georgia Details
Kip Nussbaum's The Optimist Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Private Chef
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Optimist   March 2014 - Present
Cacao Atlanta Chocolate Co.   July 2012 - March 2013
Westside Creamery   2010 - 2011

Skills
Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Food, Catering, Hospitality, Cuisine, Recipes

Education
Art Institute of Atlanta   2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Georgia State University   2009 — 2011

Victoria Pringle Victoria Pringle Greater Atlanta Area Details
Victoria Pringle's The Optimist Experience January 2014 - July 2014
Job Bartender/Hospitality Manager
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Marlow's Tavern  June 2015 - Present
Movie Tavern Inc.  March 2015 - Present
Integral Health Studio   2014 - 2015
The Optimist   January 2014 - July 2014
Self- Employed  October 2012 - February 2014
Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company  May 2008 - October 2012
D. Casey Hart, DDS, PC   October 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Front Office Development, Invoice Processing, Inventory Management, Receptionist Duties, Money Management, Bartending, Social Networking, Tutoring, Child Development, Early Childhood..., Creative Concept Design, Culinary Skills, New Restaurant Openings

Education
Kennesaw State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Lassiter High School   2005 — 2009
GED, Honors and AP Classes

Catherine Blakemore Catherine Blakemore Salt Lake City, Utah Details
Catherine Blakemore's The Optimist Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Production Manager at The Forum
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
The Forum: Westminster College's Student Newspaper   May 2015 - Present
The Optimist   August 2014 - Present
Department of Journalism/Mass Communication ACU   October 2014 - May 2015
KACU  May 2014 - March 2015

Skills
Editing, Software, InDesign, Copy Editing, Writing, Reporting, Management, Organization &..., Newspapers, Creative Writing, Journalism, Radio, Public Speaking, AP Style

Education
Westminster College   2015 — 2017
Communication, Journalism

Abilene Christian University   2013 — 2015
B.S. Convergence Journalism, Journalism, 3.82

Elijah Evans Elijah Evans Abilene, Texas Details
Elijah Evans's The Optimist Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Managing Visuals Editor at The Optimist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Optimist   August 2015 - Present
The Optimist   January 2015 - May 2015
The Optimist   August 2014 - December 2014
Evans Lawn Care Services   April 2009 - November 2012

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, News Writing, Photojournalism, Editing, Community Outreach, Photography, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Journalism, InDesign, Blogging, Twitter

Education
Abilene Christian University   2013 — 2016
Convergence Journalism, Professional Writing, Political Science

Jesse Wyatt Morgan Jesse Wyatt Morgan Abilene, Texas Details
Jesse Wyatt Morgan's The Optimist Experience January 2014 - August 2014
Job Commercial fisherman
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Fishing Vessel: Rafferty   May 2013 - Present
The ACU Campus Store   September 2011 - May 2015
Morris & Mitchell Ad/PR Agency   August 2014 - January 2015
The Optimist   January 2014 - August 2014
Spotify  April 2013 - May 2014
The Optimist   January 2013 - May 2013
Ancon, inc.   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Social Networking, Travel Photography, Music Industry, Final Cut Pro, Creativity, Photography, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Retail Sales, Event Photography, Videography, Landscaping, Pop Culture, Photojournalism, Inventory Management, Trend Forecasting, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Abilene Christian University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising & Public Relations

Christianna Reedy Christianna Reedy Lawrence, Kansas Details
Christianna Reedy's The Optimist Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Medicinal Chemistry Research Assistant at University of Kansas
Industry Chemicals
Experience
The University of Kansas  August 2014 - Present
University of Kansas  June 2012 - Present
University of Kansas  June 2012 - Present
Shelter Insurance Companies  June 2012 - August 2012
Abilene Christian University  August 2009 - May 2012
the Optimist   August 2011 - December 2011
Dartmouth Medicine magazine   June 2011 - August 2011
Abilene Christian University  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Gas Chromatography, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Research, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Editing, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Copy Editing, Biology

Education
University of Kansas   2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Abilene Christian University   2009 — 2012
B.S., Biochemistry

Maggie Marshall Maggie Marshall Abilene, Texas Details
Maggie Marshall's The Optimist Experience August 2013 - May 2014
Job Contributor & Editor at Wekudo
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Wekudo   April 2015 - Present
The Shinnery Review, literary magazine   May 2014 - Present
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society  May 2014 - Present
GenTwenty  June 2014 - Present
Millennial Magazine   June 2014 - Present
Monks Coffee Shop   January 2015 - Present
Langdon Publishing TulsaPeople Tulsa Voice INTERMISSION  June 2014 - August 2014
The Optimist   August 2013 - May 2014
Abilene Christian University  January 2013 - December 2013
ACU Leadership Camps  June 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Blogging, News Writing, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Writing, Ap Style, Visual Arts, Poetry, Digital Photography, Art, Books, Journalism, Literature, Social Networking, iPhone, Wordpress, Social Skills, People Skills, Art Gallery, Customer Service

Education
Abilene Christian University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General, senior

Grant Abston Grant Abston Odessa/Midland, Texas Area Details
Grant Abston's The Optimist Experience September 2008 - May 2009
Job Outside Sales at Industrial Outfitters
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Industrial Outfitters   September 2014 - Present
Abilene Christian University  September 2013 - August 2014
Abilene Christian University  December 2012 - August 2014
Abilene Christian University  August 2011 - December 2012
The University of Texas at Austin  June 2009 - September 2011
Big 12 Conference  June 2010 - August 2010
The Optimist   September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Project Management, Feature Articles, Fundraising, Business Process..., Sports, Recruiting, Marketing, Management, InDesign, Teaching, Storytelling, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Editing, Direct Sales, Oil & Gas Industry

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2009 — 2011
M.A. of Arts, Journalism

Abilene Christian University   2005 — 2009
B.A. of Science, Journalism

Claire Nichols Claire Nichols Atlanta, Georgia Details
Claire Nichols's The Optimist Experience January 2015 - July 2015
Job Dietetic Intern at Oregon Health & Science University
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
The Optimist   January 2015 - July 2015
Institute for America's Health   September 2013 - July 2014
Private Household  March 2013 - August 2013
Atlanta First Day School   June 2012 - February 2013
A & L International   October 2011 - April 2012
The Real Chow Baby  February 2011 - October 2011
Bella Cucina Artful Food, Inc.   May 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Retail, Childcare, Sales, Nutrition Education, Restaurants, Office Administration, Research, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking

Education
Oregon Health and Science University   2015 — 2016
Dietetic Internship, Graduate Programs in Human Nutrition

Georgia State University   2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutrition Sciences

Anne-Marie Coffee Anne-Marie Coffee San Antonio, Texas Details
Anne-Marie Coffee's The Optimist Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Studio Designer at Belmont Icehouse
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Belmont Icehouse  June 2015 - Present
Abilene Christian University Art Department   August 2014 - May 2015
Abilene Christian University  May 2013 - May 2015
Stripes Agency  June 2014 - August 2014
Baptist General Convention of Texas  February 2014 - August 2014
The Optimist   January 2013 - May 2013
Abilene Christian University  August 2012 - May 2013
Pine Cove  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Photography, Public Speaking, Leadership, Teaching, Graphic Design, Typography, Writing, Editorial, Social Media, Facebook, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging

Education
Abilene Christian University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design and Advertising

Chef J Banks Chef J Banks Atlanta, Georgia Details
Chef J Banks's The Optimist Experience October 2013 - March 2014
Job Attended Art Institute of Atlanta
Industry Food Production
Experience
Savannah College of Art and Design  January 2015 - Present
Chef Life Consulting   October 2012 - Present
The Optimist   October 2013 - March 2014
Canterbury Court  May 2013 - October 2013
Zoes Kitchen  March 2012 - October 2012
That Pie Place   January 2012 - March 2012
Metro Atlanta YMCA  January 2011 - April 2011
Papa Johns  October 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Entertainment, Cooking, Fashion Design, Food Service, Catering, Culinary Skills, Event Planning, Food, Menu Development, Restaurants

Education
Art Institute of Atlanta   2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Deanna Romero Deanna Romero Abilene, Texas Details
Deanna Romero's The Optimist Experience January 2014 - September 2014
Job ESL Instructor at Abilene Christian University
Industry
Experience
Abilene Christian University  August 2015 - Present
Abilene Christian University  May 2014 - Present
International Rescue Committee  May 2015 - July 2015
Abilene Christian University  January 2015 - May 2015
The Optimist   January 2014 - September 2014
Cleveland Church of Christ   May 2013 - July 2013
Granite City Food & Brewery  March 2012 - August 2012
B&G Milkyway   March 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Photography, Cross-cultural..., Teaching English as a..., Phone Etiquette, Language Teaching, Managerial Skills, Employee Training, Peer Mentoring, Written & Oral..., Hosting, Organization Skills, International Travel, Teaching Adults, Videography, Refereeing, Choreography

Education
Abilene Christian University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), International/Global Studies, Junior

Jennifer Weems Jennifer Weems Atlanta, Georgia Details
Jennifer Weems's The Optimist Experience October 2014 - May 2015
Job Finance Technology and Process Intern at Voya Financial
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Voya Financial  June 2015 - Present
Miller Union   April 2015 - Present
The Optimist   October 2014 - May 2015
Emmaus House  May 2013 - July 2014
DC Gymnastics and Dance Stars   June 2011 - July 2012
Douglas County School System  August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Team Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, Social Networking, Team Building, Customer Service, Teaching, Filing, Receptionist Duties, OpenTable, Hyperion Planning, OBI Apps, Smartview, PeopleSoft, Hyperion HFM

Education
Georgia State University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, 3.71

Sara Snelson Sara Snelson Greater Denver Area Details
Sara Snelson's The Optimist Experience August 2006 - May 2009
Job Regional Administrator, Young Life Front Range Region
Industry Education Management
Experience
Young Life  April 2013 - Present
Young Life  January 2002 - Present
ESM a Xerox Company  July 2009 - April 2013
Reign Denver   2010 - 2011
The Optimist   August 2006 - May 2009
Advocate Magazines  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Magazines, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Publications, Books, Interviews, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Editing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Marketing, Non-profits, Customer Service, Copy Editing, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Coaching, Nonprofits

Education
Abilene Christian University   2005 — 2009
Received BS, Journalism and Mass Communication

Serkan A Elden Serkan A Elden Greater New York City Area Details
Serkan A Elden's The Optimist Experience May 2013 - December 2013
Job Senior Managing Director at Capitalinka Investments
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Capitalinka Investments   2004 - Present
energylinkA   2011 - Present
China Institute Turkey   2012 - Present
American Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (AmCham-ABFT)   2009 - 2014
The Optimist   May 2013 - December 2013
PineBridge Eurasia Financial Investments s.a.r.l. (An AIG Investee)   2011 - 2013
Ulusal Faktoring   2011 - 2013
PineBridge Investments (formely AIG Investments)   2007 - 2012
AIG Investments (New York) (later renamed as Pinebridge Investments)   2007 - 2012
AIG Investments  2007 - November 2009

Skills
Private Equity, Investment Management, Corporate Governance, Banking, Alternative Investments, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Global Business..., Fundraising, Growth Capital, Growth Management, International Relations, Leading Diverse Teams, Eurasia, Caspian & Central Asia, Oil & Gas, Turkey, Independent Board..., International..., Investment Ambassador..., Middle East, Levant &..., Strategic Development, Corporate Design, Dispute Management, Looking At the Big..., Global Networking, Energy Security, Natural Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Markets, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Strategy, Investments, Investment Banking

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business   1991 — 1993
MBA, Strategic Planning, Int'l Finance

Hacettepe Üniversitesi (University of Hacettepe)   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Enginnering

Adana Anadolu Lisesi   1980 — 1987
High School, Mathematics, Honors

Zack Cunningham Zack Cunningham Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Zack Cunningham's The Optimist Experience January 2005 - February 2006
Job ZixCorp Support Technician at Zix Corporation
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Zix Corporation  May 2014 - Present
www.dallasbasketball.com   2015 - 2015
www.dallasbasketball.com   2015 - 2015
Frontier Communications  May 2012 - May 2014
Cleburne Times-Review  August 2008 - May 2012
Nexstar Broadcasting  January 2008 - August 2008
KRBC Abilene's First News   January 2008 - August 2008
KTAB News   August 2004 - May 2006
The Optimist   January 2005 - February 2006
KACU FM 89   August 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Broadcast, Television, InDesign, Newspapers, Avid, Editorial, Camera, Film, Sports, Leadership

Education
Abilene Christian University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism

Rebekah Baldwin Rebekah Baldwin Atlanta, Georgia Details
Rebekah Baldwin's The Optimist Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Hospitality Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Optimist   May 2014 - Present
St. Regis Hotel  November 2011 - Present
H.E.R. Hip Hop LLC   January 2010 - July 2011
The University of Georgia  August 2007 - May 2011
The Recording Academy  June 2010 - August 2010
Placement Music, LLC   January 2010 - May 2010
Sony Music Entertainment  September 2009 - May 2010
The Recording Academy  May 2009 - August 2009
Peachtree Christian Fellowship   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Research, Management, Music, Music Industry, Sales, Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office

Education
The University of Georgia   2007 — 2011
ABJ, Magazines, Music Business, Sociology

Todd Piersall Todd Piersall Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Todd Piersall's The Optimist Experience January 2006 - January 2008
Job UX/UI Designer Coordinator at Buxton
Industry Market Research
Experience
Buxton  March 2015 - Present
Buxton  August 2013 - March 2015
Cook Children's Health Care System  July 2011 - August 2012
The Marco Company  September 2009 - December 2009
Pine Cove  May 2005 - August 2008
The Optimist   January 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Photoshop, Digital Photography, Illustrator, InDesign, Team Leadership, Journalism, Documentaries, Travel Photography, Media Production, Newsletters, News Writing, Image Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Editing, Public Speaking, Leadership, Writing, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Social Media, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Photography

Education
Abilene Christian University   2004 — 2009
Journalism, Photography, 3.2

Colter Hettich Colter Hettich Astoria, New York Details
Colter Hettich's The Optimist Experience June 2009 - May 2010
Job Web Graphics Editor at New York Daily News
Industry Media Production
Experience
New York Daily News  December 2012 - Present
The Daily  March 2011 - December 2012
The Optimist   June 2009 - May 2010
Abilene Reporter-News  December 2009 - January 2010
ACU Art&Design   2009 - 2010
ACU Creative Services   2007 - 2008

Skills
Photography, InDesign, Copy Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Magazines, Wordpress, QuarkXPress, Multimedia, Layout, Editorial, WordPress

Education
Abilene Christian University   2005 — 2010
BS, Journalism

Meagan Freeman Meagan Freeman Abilene, Texas Details
Meagan Freeman's The Optimist Experience August 2009 - January 2012
Job Director of News and Operations at Abilene Public Radio
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Abilene Public Radio   August 2013 - Present
KTAB/KRBC  June 2013 - August 2013
KTAB/KRBC  January 2013 - May 2013
KTAB/KRBC  May 2012 - December 2012
The Appetizer   January 2011 - May 2012
KACU-FM Abilene Public Radio   August 2009 - May 2012
The Optimist   August 2009 - January 2012
The Optimist   August 2010 - May 2011
KTXS News  November 2009 - April 2010
Mesquite Star Newspaper   January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, News Writing, Videography, Storytelling, Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, ENPS, Video Editing, Blogging, Video Production, Photoshop, Public Relations, Video, iMovie, Producing, Avid, Broadcast, Non-linear Editing, Feature Articles, Public Speaking, Organization, iNews, Radio, AP Style, Television, Press Releases, Interviews

Education
Abilene Christian University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Emily L. Johnson Emily L. Johnson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Emily L. Johnson's The Optimist Experience November 2012 - February 2013
Job Community Health Educator at Peace Corps
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Peace Corps  March 2013 - Present
The Optimist   November 2012 - February 2013
Tin Drum Asia Cafe  June 2012 - November 2012
Johns Hopkins Hospital  January 2012 - May 2012
Johns Hopkins University  September 2011 - May 2012
Emory University Hospital  July 2011 - August 2011
Johns Hopkins University  January 2010 - December 2010
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
French, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, International Exposure, Cross-cultural..., Cross-cultural..., Cross-team Collaboration, Writing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Organizational..., Teamwork, Problem Solving, Community Involvement, Community Engagement, Tutoring, Working With Children, Facebook, Social Media, Blogging, Resourcefulness, Working With Limited..., Adaptability, Multi-Tasking

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, 3.62

Druid Hills High School   2004 — 2008
International Baccalaureate, High School Diploma, 4.0

Adiel Levin Adiel Levin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Adiel Levin's The Optimist Experience July 2014 - October 2014
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  October 2014 - Present
The Optimist   July 2014 - October 2014
By George  June 2013 - July 2014

Skills
Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Humor Writing, Editing, Tutoring

Education
Rutgers University – Camden   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Burlington County College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering