Viola K. West
270 East Cherry Cir.
Memphis, TN 38117
901.219.8389
vkwest213@gmail.com
Objective: To obtain a position at a company where I can utilize my public relations, advertising, and marketing expertise to effectively manage projects, employees, and contribute instrumentally to the creative process with my artistic and graphic design skills.
Education:
University of Memphis 2007-2008 Magna Cum Laude 4 semesters including
Summer; degree GPA 3.8
Eckerd College 2003-2007
St. Mary’s Episcopal School 1989-2003 Cum Laude graduation
Skills:
Expert knowledge of Adobe CS4 Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Bridge, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook; skilled with both mac and pc interfaces
Intermediate French, Spanish; some German, Swedish
Recent Industry-Related Experience:
Public Relations and Marketing Project Manager and Event Planner for Celtic Crossing Irish Pub and Restaurant: 12/08-Current
-Organize, develop, implement, and maintain marketing objectives to increase food sales and business as well as perception of pub’s value
-Public relations consultant and advertising contact for local media outlets
-Press releases, advertisements, graphic design, media consulting, marketing director
Freelance Graphic Design Artist Current
Property Manager Assistant Naylo Properties: 4/09- Current
Document invoices, pay utilities and mortgages, organize and catalogue in excel worksheets over 51 rental properties, manage monthly rent roll, apartment showings to prospective clients
Web Designer and Developer 2007- Current
Advertising and Marketing Sales M-Teen Magazine 10/08-1/09
Activities:
Project manager and event planner
Public Relations contact
Assistant Property Manager
Advertising Marketing Graphic Designer
Web Developer and Designer
Personal:
PRSSA Member (Public Relations Scholars Society of America) 2008
National Scholars Honor Society Member 2008
Active participant in CYBA Event planning and weekly community meetings
AP Scholar and Honors Award 2002 and 2003
National Beta Club Member 2002
Certified RVT by Professional Inc. (Responsible Vendor Awareness Training) 2006
DBRP Safe Staff Training Certification 2006