Nicole Brown

Objective:

To obtain an entry level position that will challenge and utilize my publication knowledge and leadership experience.

Experience:

THE STATE NEWS: East Lansing, MI (October 2001-present)
Circulation: 28,500 daily

Production Artist (Spring 2004-present)

Combined advertisements with editorial content to produce PDF pages of the daily edition
Pre-flighted the daily edition prior to it being sent to the printer
Through the use of HTML/CSS, formatted editorial content for placement on www.statenews.com

Creative Director (Fall 2002-Fall 2003)

Trained graphic artists on design applications and press production procedures
Assured all advertisements were produced to the clientÕs specifications and production standards
Managed the production of advertisements for local, campus and national clients
Interacted with professional staff on a daily basis
Coordinated sales promotions with the advertising manager and account executives

Graphic Artist (Fall 2001-Spring 2002, Spring 2004-present)

Designed advertisements for local and campus clients

Education:

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: East Lansing, MI
College of Communication Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, May 2005
Cognate: History of Art

Michigan State University Study Abroad:
Photo Communication in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic (Summer 2004)

Skills:

Software Programs
Proficient with both Mac and PC operating systems running the following software programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat), HTML/CSS, QuarkXPress, PitStop, BBEdit, Macromedia Freehand, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Photography
• Proficient in operating both 35mm and digital SLR format cameras
• Experienced in black and white darkroom techniques

Leadership:

• Co-Vice President, MSU American Advertising Federation, 2004-present
• Communications Director, MSU Advertising Association, 2003-2004
• Vice President, MSU Advertising Association, 2002-2003

Memberships:

• Society for News Design, 2004-present
• The Adcraft Club of Detroit, 2003-present
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2001-present
• Spartan Ski Club, 2001-present
• Student Alumni Foundation Member, 2001-present
• MSU Outing Club, 2003-present
• HOST Program, Allen Street Elementary School, Lansing, MI, 2001

Past Honors:

• 2001 North American Nature Photography Association Student Scholarship

Willing to travel and relocate. References furnished on request.

Get to know her..

Study Abroad :: June 26, 2004 - August 8, 2004

London, England
Brighton, England
Stonehedge, England
Bath, England
Prague, Czech Republic
Isle of Arran, Scotland

Current Address
431 Division Street
East Lansing, Michigan 48823

Permanent Address
6681 Whiting Dr.
Troy, Michigan 48098

e-mail: brownn14@msu.edu
phone: 248.917.8066

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	Objective: To obtain an entry level position that will challenge and utilize my publication knowledge and leadership experience. Experience: THE STATE NEWS: East Lansing, MI (October 2001-present) Circulation: 28,500 daily Production Artist (Spring 2004-present) Combined advertisements with editorial content to produce PDF pages of the daily edition Pre-flighted the daily edition prior to it being sent to the printer Through the use of HTML/CSS, formatted editorial content for placement on www.statenews.com Creative Director (Fall 2002-Fall 2003) Trained graphic artists on design applications and press production procedures Assured all advertisements were produced to the clientÕs specifications and production standards Managed the production of advertisements for local, campus and national clients Interacted with professional staff on a daily basis Coordinated sales promotions with the advertising manager and account executives Graphic Artist (Fall 2001-Spring 2002, Spring 2004-present) Designed advertisements for local and campus clients Education: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: East Lansing, MI College of Communication Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, May 2005 Cognate: History of Art Michigan State University Study Abroad: Photo Communication in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic (Summer 2004) Skills: Software Programs Proficient with both Mac and PC operating systems running the following software programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat), HTML/CSS, QuarkXPress, PitStop, BBEdit, Macromedia Freehand, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Photography • Proficient in operating both 35mm and digital SLR format cameras • Experienced in black and white darkroom techniques Leadership: • Co-Vice President, MSU American Advertising Federation, 2004-present • Communications Director, MSU Advertising Association, 2003-2004 • Vice President, MSU Advertising Association, 2002-2003 Memberships: • Society for News Design, 2004-present • The Adcraft Club of Detroit, 2003-present • National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2001-present • Spartan Ski Club, 2001-present • Student Alumni Foundation Member, 2001-present • MSU Outing Club, 2003-present • HOST Program, Allen Street Elementary School, Lansing, MI, 2001 Past Honors: • 2001 North American Nature Photography Association Student Scholarship Willing to travel and relocate. References furnished on request. Get to know her.. Study Abroad :: June 26, 2004 - August 8, 2004 London, England Brighton, England Stonehedge, England Bath, England Prague, Czech Republic Isle of Arran, Scotland Nicole Brown Current Address 431 Division Street East Lansing, Michigan 48823 Permanent Address 6681 Whiting Dr. Troy, Michigan 48098 e-mail: brownn14@msu.edu phone: 248.917.8066