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V. Rose Wambsganss
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V. Rose Wambsganss                                           
rosepeek3@hotmail.com ‡ rosewambsganss@gmail.com


OBJECTIVE
To obtain a communications position that will allow me to utilize my understanding of editing and journalism skills while demonstrating my project management, research and graphic design abilities.
 
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications                                            Dec. 2012
Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo, CO                                               3.8/4.0
Emphasis: Integrated Communications and Journalism
Honors: 4 semesters Deans List, Cum Laude
Associates of General Studies - Communications                                  May 2010
Pueblo Community College, Pueblo, CO                                            3.9/4.0
Honors: Magna Cum Laude and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Published magazine author.
  • Marketing, advertising and graphic design guest lecturer at Colorado State University - Pueblo.
  • Society of Professional Journalism Mark of Excellence Award winner for best publication, comprehensive coverage, and graphic design – magazine (2013).
  •  25% membership sales through 2013-2014 directly resulted from search engine optimization.
  •  Executed video & radio commercial from script to production.
  •  Secured local radio public service announcements for an event.
  •  Exceeded fundraising goals by 20% for charitable non-profit.
  •  Procured a $120,000 Google grant for a non-profit.
 
EMPLOYMENT
Apartment Association of Southern Colorado                     July 2013 – Sept. 2014
Colorado Springs, CO
www.aaschq.org
Director of Marketing and Advertising
  • Create and manage event promotions with committee collaboration.
  • ROI marketing analytics with quarterly reports.
  • Advertising and sponsorship sales with small gift acquisition.
  • Public relations and media scheduling for radio and television.
  • Quarterly publication and annual 500 page tabbed directory.
  • Website master – promotion, layout, design and analytics.
  • Mass mailings, database maintenance, and budget tracking.
  • Bid acquisition, management and negotiation.
  • Managed 12 annual event publications and display materials.
 
 
 
Contract Graphic Design Services, LLC.                                  May 2012 – July 2013
Pueblo, CO
www.contractgraphicdesign.com
Graphic Designer/Marketing Sales
  • Work independently with clients on marketing strategy and design.
  • Author and produce all bids for state procurement jobs.
  • Created spec work to acquire new clientele.
  • Budget tracking.
 
The Pueblo Chieftain                                                                         
Pueblo, CO
www.chieftain.com
Advertising Design Internship                                                   Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2012
  • Create local advertisements for various clients.
  • Collaborated with sales providing ads that reach client marketing goals.
  • Create marketing materials for the Pueblo Chieftain.
Public Relations Internship                                                       May 2010 – Sept. 2010
  • Created a 22-page InDesign publication for Silver Queen event.
  • Created a logo design for Silver Queen event.
  • Event planning.
 
SAP (formerly Khimetrics)                                                       Sept. 2003 – Dec. 2005
Scottsdale, AZ
www.sap.com
Contract Data Analyst
  • Database maintenance and technical implementation based on client specifications.
  • Maintained seasonal price coding for effective sales growth.
  • Set price points for various products for clients.
 
 
 
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Mac OS X, Windows 7 and prior, and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Adobe Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver. Various website builders, mass emailing, social media management programs and  video design packages to include Wordpress, Constant Contact, iMovie, Microsoft Movie Maker, Animoto and Final Cut Pro. I possess the ability to learn new software programs with ease.
 
 
Please view my portfolio and visit my LinkedIn page for more information on volunteering and interests www.linkedin.com/pub/rose-wambsganss/3/561/5/.
 

 
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Mac OS X, Windows 7 and prior, and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Adobe Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver. Various website builders and video design packages to include Wordpress, iMovie, Microsoft Movie Maker, Animoto and Final Cut Pro. I possess the ability to learn new software programs with ease.

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