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RESUME

Education
Washington and Lee University

​2011 - 2015

Lexington, VA                                                                                 

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (Painting) and English; GPA: 3.708

Cum Laude, Honor Roll, Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma 

Professional â€‹

Experience
 

Creative Intern, West Cary Group Advertising Agency

October 2015-December 2015

 

  • Created graphic design print, displays and large format material

  • Collaborated with creative team and account managers in brainstorm and pitch meetings

  • Responsible for planning the agency-client end of the year event

 
Intern, The Nature Conservancy 

September 2015-December 2015

 

  • Assisted with the coordination of a campaign feasibility study among trustees, major donors, and other state leaders

  • Conducted donor calls

  • Organized interview schedule with consultant interviewers

  • Manged post-interview communication with participants

 

Graphic Design and Photography Intern, The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

September 2015-December 2015

 

  • Documented events and classes for print and website marketing materials

  • Assisted the Education department in the organization of the following:

    • teacher payments

    • class catalogue and schedule for over 100 classes

  • Analysed revenue production for the upcoming year

 
Marketing Intern, Washington and Lee University Career Development

August 2014-May 2015

 

  • Devised a strategic plan and marketing strategy utilizing existing best practices and new ideas including:

    • Peer to peer internship database

    • Promotional contests

    • Digital presence programs

    • Alumni initiatives

    • Other targeted programming

  • Researched and communicated with peer institutions to discuss successful marketing strategies

  • Website development using Ingeniux

  • Conducted and filmed student intern interviews for new office initiative 

  • Identified and corresponded with key alumni

  • Designed print marketing materials using InDesign and Photoshop

  • Assisted in coordination of email marketing and analytics system

 

Intern, Live Like Jack Foundation

​July 2014-October 2014

 

  • Generated and managed social media presence

  • Developed blog and Instagram accounts, managed Facebook and email communication

  • Created and organized fundraising strategy

  • In collaboration with the Holleman Fellowship, planned fundraising event for 250 attendants 

  • Strengthened and solidified board communication and organizational structure

  • Forged communication for corporate partnerships

  • Designed newsletters and potential merchandise logos

  • Consolidated and organized contact lists

  • Edited and revised print and digital communication materials

  • Delegated tasks among foundation supporters and board members

  • Continuing to serve as the Marketing and Communications board member

 

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

SketchUp

iPhoto/iMovie

WordPress

Ingeniux
 

 

 

Professional Skills

Content Creation

Design

Website Development

Communication Strategy

Email Analytics

Writing and Editing

Creative 

Experience

 

Self-Employed Art Businesswoman, Art By Alee

May 2013 -Present

 

  • Operated unofficially since 2010; manage, price, and complete commissions from clients, collaborate with clients on vision and materials; market and update Facebook followers through Fan Page

 

Dancer and choreographer, W&L Dance Company

​September 2011-March 2015

 

  • Perform student and professionally choreographed pieces of various styles for two shows annually; train and collaborate with guest choreographers; designed solo performance 

 

Drawing Italy Student, W&L Study Abroad

​April 2013-May 2013

 

  • Traveled throughout Italy with W&L art professor; studied Italian art history and language, drew and painted daily at historical sites; created, curated, and constructed gallery exhibition of final personal work in Corciano villa and studio; presented to guests at the gallery opening reception

 

Student Intern, Center for Faith and the Arts

​August 2010-December 2010

 

  • Completed secretarial work; assisted with planning and setup for Scott Avett’s exhibition; organized, curated, and planned a gallery showing for myself and fellow AP art students featuring a selection of our senior works  

Leadership

Development

 

Member, Nu Delta Alpha National Honor Society

​March 2015-May 2015

 

  • Nominated and inducted by W&L Dance Co. peers on the basis of artistic commitment to dance, performance, strength of character, volunteerism and generosity 

 
Holleman Fellow, Washington and Lee University Holleman Fellowship

June 2014

 

  • Recipient of a scholarship as a qualified student who embodies the core values of the University and afforded the summer opportunity to expand my leadership potential as a student and the Live Like Jack Foundation intern in Washington, D.C.

 
Membership Development CommitteeKappa Alpha Theta Sorority

​January 2012-May 2015

 

  • Responsible for monitoring and supporting the overall well being of the 122 sorority members

 

 

Pre-orientation Trip LeaderWashington and Lee University First Year Programs

September 2011-September 2013

 

  • Provide guidance for incoming first-years through service work and stimulating bonding experiences

 

ParticipantNOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School)

June 2012-July 2012

 

  • Trained in outdoor leadership along the Wind River Range; developed proficiency in technical mountaineering skills, coordinated travel plans and led members of independent student travel group during final four days of the excursion

Community 

Involvement

 

Member & Leader, Campus Kitchen

January 2014-January 2015

 

  • Led student group to prepare, cook, and serve meals to mentally disabled adults locally at the Magnolia Center daycare weekly

 

 

Lexington Office on Youth Aid, Lylburn Downing Elementary

​January 2012-May 2012

 

  • Mentor and tutor elementary and middle school students at the local after school care for two hours twice weekly

Featured

Work

 

Literary Bookpost: Art By Alee Exhibit & Reception
August 6, 2015

Salisbury, NC  

 
Senior Thesis Exhibition 
March 2015-May 2015

Lexington, VA  

 

Washington and Lee Greeting Cards

November 2014-Present

Lexington, VA  

 
Junior Seminar Exhibition

​March 2014

Lexington, VA     

 

Drawing Italy Art Exhibition

​October 2013

Lexington, VA                                                                                 

 

Art By Alee Art Walk Sale

August 2013

Salisbury, NC

 

Coral Bay Club Art & Craft Show

​June 2013

Atlantic Beach, NC

 

*see selected work for pieces exhibited 
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