DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION & DESIGN
Blends academic and professional experiences to offer skills and hands-on work in layout/visual design, branding, marketing, storytelling, website design, video design, photography, and social media coordination. Incorporates an office administration background with communication, technology, and business skills to be an asset to employers who need excellence in design and a well-rounded team member.
La Salle University – Philadelphia, PA
M.A. in Professional and Business Communication (One Year)
Degree Conferral September 2016
Chestnut Hill College – Philadelphia, PA
B.S. in Communications and Technology
Minors: Website Design, Business Management
Degree Conferral May 2015
GPA: 3.91 (Summa Cum Laude)
Honors: Lambda Pi Eta, Epsilon Pi Tau, Sigma Beta Delta, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Interdisciplinary Honors, and Dean’s List
Senior Thesis: “Website Design: Principles and Practice for Enhanced Usability”
Adjunct Professor – Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, PA)
August 2020 – Present
Assisted with acquiring internships for students in the Computer and Information Sciences Dept. Prepared lectures, class activities for the following classes:
– CMTC 201 – Principles of Website Design Fall 2020
– CMTC 255 – Web Content Management Systems (WordPress/Drupal) Spring 2021
– ENGL/COMM 106 – Literary Magazine Workshop (The Grackle) Spring 2021
Executive Director – Brave Hearts for Strong Minds (Fort Washington, PA)
February 2018 – Present
BHSM’s mission is to help provide 529 Education Funds to children that have lost a parent/guardian. Responsibilities including working with a board of directors to select families to benefit from an annual walk. Additionally managing marketing, website development, planning/execution of the annual walk, fundraising drives, smaller events, financial management, and more. Prior Role: Board Secretary/Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator – Danella Companies, Inc. (Plymouth Meeting, PA)
May 2016 – Present
Handling all marketing including advertising, social media, website development, blog management, branding, videography/photography, marketing statistical analysis, company newsletter development, and much more.
Freelance Communication and Design Consultant – Andrea Wentzell Designs
January 2012 – Present
Book and Pamphlet Layout Design; Website Design, Development, and Management; Branding; Video Production; Social Media Coordination
Clients:
ExecuSpeak Dictionary, Carol Heiberger (ExecuSpeakDictionary.com)
Daretown Fire Company (DaretownFireCo.com)
Institute of Religion and Science, Kathleen Duffy, SSJ, Ph.D. (IRandS.org)
Olympia Restaurant, Christine Sokos (OlympiaGreek.com)
Bellone’s Nursery, Donna Bellone (BellonesNursery.com)
Margie Thompson, SJJ Portfolio (MargieThompsonArt.com)
Sisters of Saint Joseph Earth Center, Elizabeth Clark, SSJ (SSJEarthCenter.com)
Delaware Valley Education Consortium, Nancy Dachille, M.Ed.
Mandoske Home Improvements, Westly Mandoke, B.A.
Graduate Assistantship, Communication Department – La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA)
August 2015 – Present
Filing, Answering Phones, Alumni relations, Scheduling, Events, etc.
Graphic Designer – Print Signs and Designs (Bridgeton, NJ)
Summer Internship 2013
Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Finishing, Vinyl Decals
Administrative Assistant – Woodstown High School (Woodstown, NJ)
Substitute and Summers (July / August) 2011 – 2015
Designed Posters, Event Management/Design, Organized Annual Freshman Transition Camp, Provided Customer Service, Filed
The Griffin (Newspaper) – Chestnut Hill College (Phila., PA)
November 2011 – May 2015
Positions: Layout Editor / Coordinator, Business Manager, Editorial Board, Advertising Assistant, Writer and Contributor
Implementation of a New Advertising System
Lead Significant Changes within the Layout Design of the Newspaper
Design and Creation of TheCHCGriffin.com
The Grackle (Literary Magazine) – Chestnut Hill College (Phila., PA)
November 2011 – May 2015
Positions: Layout Editor, Review Board, Photography Contributor
Reviewing of Literary Pieces and Photography/Artwork
Creation and Layout of the Magazine
Computer Club – Chestnut Hill College (Phila., PA)
September 2012 – May 2015
Positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Communications Chair
Encourage Giving Back to the Community Through Use of Technology
Raised Over $1,500 for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia from 2013 – 2015
Feel Good – Chestnut Hill College (Phila., PA)
February 2014 – May 2015
Position: Treasurer
Feel Good’s Mission: To End World Hunger
Worked as the Cashier and Managed Finances
Clarinetist (Woodstown, NJ; Philadelphia, PA)
September 2004 – Present
Skills
Programs:
InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Microsoft Office Suite, Final Cut Pro 7.0, WordPress, MAMP/WAMP
Coding Languages:
HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Java, MySql
Language:
French
Awards
NCHC Conference 2013 Logo Design Award Winner – National Collegiate Honors Council – 2013
Presidential Senior Involvement Award – Chestnut Hill College – April 2015
First Year Involvement Award – Chestnut Hill College – April 2012
Dean’s List – Chestnut Hill College – Fall 2011 – Fall 2014
St. Catherine Medal Nominee – Chestnut Hill College – Spring 2014
References
Available Upon Request