The Creative Coast Alliance

Writer/Public Relations/Media Relations

Cheryl Graffo — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:52:40 -0000

Cheryl A. Graffo
1502 Park Avenue Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)379-0559

Objective: A position utilizing my writing, editing and design skills.

Qualifications: 15 years experience in broadcast and print media. As a newspaper reporter, beat reporting included city and county government, education, business, law enforcement, courts, features, television and film criticism. As a radio news director, responsible for assigning and writing stories, writing newscast copy, doing on-air broadcasts ............and creating spots for traffic rotation. As a trade publication editor, responsible for writing and assigning articles, working with freelance writers, photographers and designers, determining magazine's theme and content, and handling pre-press and production responsibilities. Seven years graphic design and layout experience. Experience includes design and layout of newsletters, newspapers and magazines, as well as advertisements. Program familiarity includes Quark Xpress, Adobe Pagemaker, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Four years freelance public relations work. Clients included theatre groups, historical associations, hospitals and churches.

Experience:
The Bluffton City Sun, Bluffton, SC, July 2006 - January 2008. Editor, responsible for writing stories, assigning stories, photography, layout and design, editing,overseeing 45 freelance writers, one graphic designer and one entertainment editor, for a monthly publication. Primary designer of a 64-page tabloid newspaper with a 21,000 circulation.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Public Relations and Marketing Department, Beaufort, SC, January 2005 - September 2005. Media Relations Specialist/Writer, responsible for scheduling interviews, handling media inquiries, wrting and editing press releases and articles, design and layout of twice-monthly hospital newsletter, creating fliers, posters, business cards, mastheads. In a three-month period, generated $40,000 worth of publicity for hospital.

Outdoor Resorts of America, Hilton Head Island, SC, August 2004-January 2005. Administrative and Marketing Assistant, responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable, correspondence, dealing with residents' concerns, photography of property and maintaining real estate listings.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island, SC, April 2002 - August 2004. Responsibilities include assisting with wardrobe, building props, hanging and running lights, working backstage during theatrical productions.

Graffo & Associates, Beaufort, SC, January 2000 - January 2005. Duties include meeting with clients to determine media needs, writing press releases, conducting interviews, writing articles for broadcast and publication, editing manuals, articles and academic writings, typesetting.

The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, SC, July 1996 - May 1999. Responsibilities included writing 10 articles a week for a 12,000 circulation daily newspaper. Beat work included cops, courts, city and county government, as well as features and enterprise reporting.

Vista-Chrome, Tallahasse, Florida, March 1995 - June 1996. Duties included layout and design of real estate magazine advertisements using Quark Xpress. Responsible for 75 advertisements a week.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in English, 1989, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama.

Honors and Awards:
Southeastern Advertising Publishers Association, 2007, Front Page Design, first place.
Southeastern Advertising Publishers Association, 2007, General Excellence, second place.
Southeastern Advertising Publishers Association, 2007, Most Improved, second place.
South Carolina Press Association, 2006, Best Newspaper Publication, second place.
South Carolina Press Association, 1997, Spot News Reporting, third place.
South Carolina Press Association, 1998, Business Reporting, third place.
Salvation Army Public Service Award, 1999, Media Service.

Music and Event Administrator

Jodi Laird — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:30:17 -0000

Jodi Laird

412 Fairview Ave
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-0364
(615) 364-0354 - cell
jodilaird@comcast.net

PROFILE

Over 10 years experience in the entertainment industry with a strong event planning background. Experienced coordinating successful events involving more than 500 attendees. Highly organized and efficient, with proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects. Excellent communication skills.

CAREER BACKGROUND

Laird Marketing & Promotions, Inc.
Opera......tions Manager
3/04 – present

* Responsible for day to day operations of Marketing and Promotions Company that specializes in music business marketing
* In charge of accounts receivable and accounts payable
* Weekly preparation of payroll
* Bookkeeping
* Prepare and file all quarterly and annual reports for state and federal governments
* Secretary of corporation
* Maintain corporate records

Warner Bros. Nashville/Word Entertainment
Coordinator, A&R Administration
1/03 – 3/04
Manager, A&R Administration
3/07 – 8/07

* Managed administrative aspects related to album and video production for Warner Bros. Nashville and Word Entertainment
* Coordinated travel arrangements for musicians, artists and producers
* Arranged catering for recording sessions
* Created work orders outlining deadlines to insure release dates are met
* Created and maintained recording and video production budgets
* Processed all bills related to album and video production
* Processed artist and producer advances
* Tracked spending to insure projects stayed within their budgets
* Gathered and confirmed label copy from publishing companies
* Compiled packaging copy
* Cleared music videos for possible legal issues
* Cleared lyrics for possible parental advisory warnings as well as legal issues
* Worked within SLC (Standard Label Copy) to assign ISRC codes to newly recorded compositions for royalty tracking purposes.
* Performed budget reviews at the end of each project to reconcile expenses

Delta Disc / PMG, Inc.
Office Manager
10/99 – 11/02

* In charge of day-to-day business operations for record label and newly formed management group.
* Planned special events (CRS Midnight Breakfast, Marcus Haislip NBA Draft Party, Matthew Jordan Smith book signing party, FanFair artist booth)
* Arranged travel for clients and staff
* Coordinated hospitality and catering for luxury suite at The Coliseum
* Created and tracked budgets for events, recording projects and corporate meetings
* Confirmed label copy from publishers for album projects
* Secured mechanical licenses on compositions recorded by artists
* Maintained Quarterly royalty statements for songwriters and publishers
* Acted as booking agent for clients specializing in hair, make-up and wardrobe styling

Starstruck Entertainment
Tour Promotion Coordinator
12/97 – 10/99

* 1999 Reba Tour & 1998 Reba, Brooks and Dunn Tour (Third largest grossing concert tour of that year, behind Rolling Stones and U2)
* Primary liaison between Tour Promotion Department and venues
* Prepared box offices for “on sale” dates
* In charge of distribution of artist media kits to local and regional media for the purpose of tour promotion
* Ordered and approved radio spots in local markets
* Liaison for regional and local media

Warner/Chappell Publishing
Receptionist / Creative Assistant
1/97 – 12/97

* Coordinated special events for the company (CMA Awards party and Christmas party)
* Implemented weekly event and music calendar for employees

Warner/Reprise, Nashville
Receptionist
2/94 – 1/97

EDUCATION

1985-1987
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Major in Biology

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

QuickBooks accounting software

Don't skip over this page: Paige Gray, excting individual and creative writer

Paige Gray — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:46:40 -0000

Education

Masters of Arts in Journalism (May 2008)
Columbia College • Chicago, IL
Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0
Courses included: Reporting Public Affairs, Courts & Law, Investigative Reporting, Magazine Journalism, Community News, Local and National Government, International Reporting

Bachelor of Arts in English, Minors in Spanish and Dance (May 2005)
Indiana University • Bloomington, IN
English Honors Program • Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0

Related Experience

Assistant Editor .........(January –May 2008)
ChicagoTalks • Chicago, IL
www.chicagotalks.org
• Choose articles to publish for the Chicago neighborhood news site receiving funding from the Knight Foundation
• Edit at least one story every day that is featured on the site's home page
• Produce catchy, informative headlines

Editorial Assistant (January-May 2008)
Crain Communications • Chicago, IL
• Compile, organize and edit data for the nationally recognized, award-winning weekly magazine Modern Healthcare
• Contact important publication sources regarding articles, surveys and special projects

Writer/Intern (fall 2007-late January 2008)
Centerstagechicago.com • Chicago, IL
• Maintained and updated the Chicago Sun-Times online city guide with fresh, accurate information about local restaurants and all things entertainment to be done in Chicago
• Profiled three dining, music or theater venues each week to post on site
• Generated content and headlines for special projects and features

Columbia Links Mentor (summer 2007-present)
Columbia College • Chicago, IL
• Coached high school students in introductory journalism program
• Instructed students on various ways of interviewing, finding article sources, and story ideas as well as article composition

Writer/Intern (summer 2007)
Mint Magazine • Chicago, IL
• Researched and reported on variety of Chicago-focused topics for new publication
• Published article that explored adult-beginner recreational classes

Work Aide (October 2006-May 2007)
Columbia College Chicago • Chicago, IL
• Employed under the department administrative assistant to help complete clerical, organizational tasks in the college’s journalism department
• Assisted department faculty when needed

Professor Assistantship (spring 2007)
Columbia College Chicago • Chicago, IL
• Collaborated with journalism professor Norma Green to develop profiles on Columbia’s graduate program alumni
• Edited a Fulbright Scholar newsletter that journalism professor Elio Leturia designed

Writer (September 2005-May 2006)
Tipp-C • Lafayette, IN
• Communicated local area arts events through news articles in intelligent, artistic manner

Teacher/Counselor (July 2005-November 2005)
Purdue University • Lafayette, IN
• Created and conducted lesson plans for the class “Book-making and Storytelling” to gifted 1st and 2nd graders for a nine week Saturday course
• Contributed to and saw to needs of gifted children for three weeks as part of a Purdue University summer program

Marketing Manager (July 2004-May 2005)
Indiana Daily Student • Bloomington, IN
• Promoted readership of the newspaper through coordinating and organizing various events for the award-winning collegiate publication
• Supervised and expanded upon several projects, such as The Dining Scene, a print and online spotlight of local restaurants advertisers

Reporter, Designer, Copy Chief, Columnist
(fall 2001-summer 2003) Indiana Daily Student • Bloomington, IN
• Composed bi-weekly opinion columns concerning local, national, and social events
• Edited all copy, paying close attention to all newspaper detail including grammar, content and design
• Researched and interviewed sources in order to produce accurate, informative articles
• Organized print layout

Editor-in-chief, The Fine Print (fall 2003 -spring 2005) Indiana University • Bloomington, IN
• Responsible for basic page concept, execution and organization of English Undergraduate Web site

Seeking Administrative / Marketing Position

Amanda Sandling — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:36:56 -0000

Amanda Sandling
amandasandling@gmail.com
(912) 667-6813

Coastal Custom Installation LLC
Owner/Operator 2008-present

Window treatment installation and consultation company
• Talk with customers and designers about options for window coverings
• Measure for products
• Ensure correct ordering of products and handle all aspects of product installation
• Licensed professional Member of the Window Coverings of America Association

Warner Elektr............a Atlantic Corporation - Atlanta, GA
Marketing and Sales Coordinator / Graphic Designer 2005-2008

Sales and marketing coordinator for the southeast region
• Planned and executed marketing strategies for region; i.e. pitch labels for funding, allocate funds for regional advertisement and developed images for graphics
• Produced catalog research for projected new release sales and give new release presentations on weekly regional conference call
• Controlled street date stock reporting to national account managers, as well as, visiting local key accounts on street dates to ensure product placement and availability
• Created the WEA system of reporting stock outages
• Visited local accounts to set up promotional displays P.O.P.
• Created original graphics for mailers, invitations, flyers, bin cards, and ballot boxes using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Warner Elektra Atlantic Corporation - Atlanta, GA
Regional Administrator and Graphic Designer 2003-2005

Office manager and regional administrator for the southeast region branch and sales staff
• Created original graphics for mailers, invitations, flyers, bin cards, and ballot boxes using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Planned events for the southeast region including listening parties, artist visits and in-store promotions
• Coordinated corporate events for the southeast region and nationally. Most recently assisted in planning the annual WEA national conference in Phoenix, Arizona, hosting 300+ employees and 15+ artists
• Managed 6 branch office employees and office facilities
• Kept track of payroll and vacation for 43 regional employees
• Processed and tracked expenses as well as planned travel for the southeast region
• Regional point person for human resource troubleshooting and information, including benefits, new hire processes and payroll reporting
• Planned and developed the Warner Music Group employee exchange program in conjunction with the human resources department
• Generated weekly market reports using internal applications, Nielsen Soundscan, and Pollstar
• Designed and produced graphics for advertisements for 2003-2004 regional publications and merchandising tools for national and regional accounts using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark Express

Conner & Associates - Marietta, GA
Regional Sales and Marketing Manager 2002-2003

Sales and merchandising manager for a prominent manufacturer’s representative, carrying over 27 lines in Home Depot
• Oversaw placement and ordering of Conner & Associates products in the garden center, plumbing, bath, hand tools and hardware departments
• Oversaw 12 field representatives across 3 states who were responsible for merchandising, down stocking, cross merchandising, building displays, ordering product, signage and extensive product knowledge
• Worked with product manufacturers and Home Depot corporate office to drive sales and ensure the best product placement using store demographics and sales history
• Gave regular presentations at HD Corporate on new product lines, as well as, store level product seminars for employees
• Led set up and design team responsible for re setting product displays
• Ensured timely execution of rollouts for new product lines

Christian Mosso & Associates - Atlanta, GA
Sales/Visual Merchandising 2001

Managed all showroom sales and contact with wholesale companies
• Responsible for quality control on all orders placed and orders shipped for both the customer and showroom
• Merchandised showrooms and displayed all new product lines effectively for maximum sales of over 300k during international gift markets

Trapp Candles/Faultless Starch-Bon Ami - Atlanta, GA
Southeastern Regional Sales Manager 1999-2001

Managed the largest and most profitable region of over 500 independent retail accounts for an international wholesaler
• Directed two showrooms in the Atlanta Gift and Merchandise Marts
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies for individual accounts
• Extensively traveled nationwide, promoting product lines at trade shows in major market centers
• Expanded the size of the region by over 20% to create the largest region within the company, consisting of 9 states
• Founded regional offices in Atlanta and San Francisco
• Developed and implemented design for three permanent showroom locations

Christopher Radko - Atlanta, GA
Freelance Visual Merchandiser and Temporary Sales Consultant 1998-1999

International wholesaler of holiday ornaments and merchandise
• Worked on extensive merchandising projects for the initial build out of the Atlanta showroom and on the bi-annual tear down and rebuild of the showroom before wholesale markets
• Assisted outside sales team during markets in order writing and providing customer service to their accounts.

Education

University of South Carolina, BAIS – Majoring in Sports Psychology Columbia, SC
The Art Institute of Atlanta – Graphic Design Atlanta, GA

Technical Skills

Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quickbooks and all Microsoft Office applications

Sound Designer

Conan Lindsey — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:43:12 -0000

I am a graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I hold a degree in Sound Design with a minor in Film and Video Production.
Conan Lindsey
2026 Speir Street • Savannah, Ga. 31406 • 913-424-9932 • jlinds20@hotmail.com

Seeking an entry level position in audio production or post production.

Core Competencies

∙ Location Sound Recording∙ Stereo and 5.1 Mixing ∙ ADR/Dialogue Editing∙ Sound Effect Design/Editing ∙ Studio Engineering∙ Foley Recording
∙ Studio Recording∙ Pro Tools Software ∙Digidesign Hardware

Audio Experience

∙ Location Sound Engineer, Post Production Sound Designer and Mixer – Graduate Thesis, “Americana 101”, 2002, Savannah College of Art and Design.

∙ Boom Operator, Post Production Sound Designer, 5.1 Mixer - Senior Project, “Sweet Tooth”, 2003, Savannah College of Art and Design.
∙ Marche du Film Festival De Cannes, France 2004
∙ Revival House, Westerly Rhode Island 2004
∙ Official Selection Female Eye Film Festival
Toronto, Ontario 2003

∙ Location Sound Engineer, Post Production Sound Designer and Mixer - Senior Project, “All American”, 2003 Savannah College of Art and Design.
∙ Florida Music Festival - Indie Film Jam 2006
∙ KC Filmmakers Jubilee 2005
∙ Boston Underground Film Festival 2005
∙ Atlanta Underground Film and Music Festival
2004

∙ Location Sound Engineer, Post Production Sound Designer and Mixer - Senior Project, Three commercials, 2004, Savannah College of Art and Design.

∙ 5.1 Mixer - 13 minute music video, “The Man Band Show”, 2007 The Man Band, Los Angeles California.

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Ga. - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major - Sound Design, Minor - Film and Video
Fall 2007

• References and Demo Reel Available Upon Request •

Exp. TV/Media/Theater Production Assistant

Raven — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:14:20 -0000

RAVEN DENISE FAVOR
211 Walden Lane
Savannah, GA 31405
Cell Phone (803) 413-1219
Email sicklerayne@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will utilize my education, management, and organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
Strong communication skills both written and verbal. I thrive at being given any task or project that is presented to me. I am a team player, and also work alone with minimal supervision. The knowledge I have obtained so far in the field of mass communicatio.........ns and theater will expand through my real world work experience.

EDUCATION
2004 Bachelor of Arts, Theater and Mass Communications, Lander University, Greenwood, SC
2001 Associate of Arts, Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC

EMPLOYMENT
2007-Present WTOC-TV CBS Affiliate; Raycom Media, Savannah, GA
Production Assistant
Camera Operations
Floor Directing
Teleprompter
Chyron(deko)
Précis
Lighting
Microphone Placement

2005-Present Underground Station Retail Store; Oglethorpe Mall, Savannah, GA
Assistant Manager
Customer Service
Sales
Accounting Skills
Telecommunications
Data Entry
Stock Apparel/Shoes

2004-2005 The Athlete’s Foot Retail Store, Greenwood, SC
Customer Service
Telecommunications
Stocked Apparel/Shoes
Sales
Accounting Skills
Data Entry, Shoe Fit Technician

2003-2003 Sunny 103.5 FM Top 40’s Radio Internship; Greenwood, SC
Wrote Public Service Announcements
Administrative Duties
Active Remotes
Power Point Presentations
Cool Edit Pro
Promotions
Telecommunications

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Works, Internet, email, page maker 6.0, Adobe photo shop, Adobe page maker,
Lotus 1,2,3, and entry level data entry

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Expo Leader 2002, MVP- Volleyball 2001, MVP- Theater 2001, MVP- Student Support Services 1999, Published work in school literary magazine, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and Alpha Psi Omega Theater Honor Fraternity

REFERENCES
Tonya Bell
Language Specialist
608-385-8756

Valjean G. Watt
Store Manager, Underground Station 164
706-799-0454

Sharon Burson
Director, WTOC-TV
912-234-1111

Architecture Intern and Designer

Sonia R. Carias — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:40:08 -0000

My career goal is to gain experience in the field of architecture in order to further my education and utilize the knowledge I have ascertained as a tool to achieve the status of a well rounded architect.

Experience:

Architecture Freelance-

On Site Field Documentation. Nationwide

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort- Clearwater, FL (2006)

Oatland Island Education Center Carriage House- Oatland Island, GA (2005)

C2C Competition Site Locations- Roanoke, West Virginia (2004)

Michaels Arts and Crafts Stores. Savannah, GA
October 2006- March 2008; Calligraphy Instructor
Teaching Calligraphic Writing and Promoting Lessons

Florida International University- Financial Aid Department. Miami, FL
September 2000- March 2002;
Financial Aid Clerk (Work Study)
Front Desk, Student Services Representative, Filing and Data Entry

Education:

Master of Architecture- 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture and Minor in Electronic Design- 2007
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Savannah, GA
September 2003 – Present

Florida International University (FIU). Miami, FL
September 2000 – May 2003 (Transferred to SCAD in 2003)

New World School of the Arts- High School (NWSA). Miami, FL
September 1996 – June 2000
High School Diploma- Majoring in Musical Theater

Skills:

Computer Skills, PC/Mac-
AutoCAD 2008, REVIT 2008, Autodesk Viz, Alias Maya 7, Adobe Creative Suite CS3, ESRI ArchGIS

2D and 3D Skills-
Drafting, Sketching, Free Hand Rendering, Shop Modeling, Virtual Modeling

Interests:

Nature, Astronomy, Musical Theater, Classical Music, Vocal Music, Calligraphy, Fiction Writing, Visual Art, Spanish, French

Honors:

2008 NCARB Prize BP+I
Project chosen to contribute to the 2008 NCARB Prize won by SCAD in the Building Systems Integrated Category

ASHRAE 2006-2008
Region IV SCAD Student Chapter- President- Summer 2007, Secretary- 2006-2007
Architecture Student Competition 2006- International First Place Winner

Projects Chosen for NAAB Accreditation 2004- 2006