About Me
My name is Amanda, and I’m a Digital Communication Specialist living in Wisconsin. What is a Digital Communication Specialist, you may ask? Basically, I create and manage digital content. I do this through video, graphic and web design, writing, illustration and photography. If you’d like to know more about my style and see my work, please visit my portfolio page.
Besides my love of the arts, I have a strong interest in education and training. I am looking for projects that combine both of these interests. My education, employment, software knowledge and soft skills have prepared me for such opportunities. I look forward to working with you.
Background | Education | Software | Social Media | Soft Skills
Background
My work history includes writing scripts, filming and editing video, maintaining a corporate website, creating online newsletters, managing corporate social media accounts, designing advertisements and brand management. I’ve been employed as a blogger for a technical college where I’ve written over 200 blog posts. Through freelance opportunities, I’ve performed voiceovers for businesses’ instructional videos. If you would like to see my complete resume, please contact me.
Job Titles
- Marketing Coordinator
- Videographer and Post Production Intern
- Voiceover Actor
- Social Networking Assistant
- Student Ambassador
Creative and Volunteer Experiences
- Graphic Designer for local church
- Arts & Lifestyle Staff Writer at UW-Whitewater
- Office Assistant at UW-Extensions
- Secretary of Web Developer Club
- Student Advisor
Education
Having studied at both university and technical schools, I’ve had the best of both worlds when it came to my education. In the traditional university setting, I learned how to think critically, be open to ideas and express myself. During my technical school education, I learned very practical, hands-on job skills and how to be resourceful. Not only do I believe this has made me a very valuable member of the workforce, I believe it’s made a positive impact on me as a person.
Degrees and Certificates
- Bachelor of Arts – Graphic Design with minor in Journalism
- Audio-Video Certificate
- Website Coordinator Certificate
Awards
- Mr. & Mrs. James R. Brown Scholarship for active involvement in fine arts and humanities
- Meritorious Service Award for leadership and service on campus
Courses
Video
- Video Camera and Lighting Techniques
- Motion/Visual Effects
- Video/Sound Editing
- Pre-Production
- Post-Production
Web Design
- Website Design, Implementation & Maintenance
- HTML/XML
- JavaScript
- Graphics for the Web
- Dreamweaver/Flash
Graphic Design/Art
- 2-Dimensional Design
- Drawing
- Painting
- Graphic Design I, II & III
- Illustration
- Photography: Expression and Experimentation (Black & White)
Journalism
- Foundations of Print Journalism
- News Gathering
- Publication Editing
- Publication Layout
- School Publications
- Publication Photography
- Mass Communication in Society
General/Office/Other
- Communication Technologies
- Principles of Accounting
- Customer Service Essentials
- Document Standards and Expectations
- Team Building and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Introduction to Theatre
- Introduction to Acting
- Stage Make-Up
Software, Computer Platforms & Languages
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Microsoft Expression Web
- WordPress
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Mac
- PC
- HTML/XML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- SEO
Social Media
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Blogger
- WordPress
- Tumblr
Soft Skills
I am a:
- Planner
- Creative Thinker
- Team Player
I am:
- Enthusiastic
- Resourceful
I have:
- Project Management Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills