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Ms. Betsy P. Dobson

Atlanta, GA

For more detailed contact information, please contact me via email:  betsydobson72@aol.com

OBJECTIVE

Employment with a Graphic Design firm that will use my skills in the area of graphic/web design offering advancement potential and allows me to contribute to the success of the firm.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications (2008)

American InterContinental University – Dunwoody, Atlanta, GA

Personnel Systems Management Specialist Certificate (1992)

United States Air Force Technical School, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS

SKILLS

Software Packages/Languages:

Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign; familiar with QuarkXPress.

HTML/XHTML, CSS, Actionscript.

Analytical Software Packages:

Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Desktop Publisher, Word, and Powerpoint.

Art Applications:

Traditional Illustrations: using graphite pencils and technical pens; Digital illustrations: using

vector graphics, graphic design, web design, and flash design.

FREELANCE

• · Crown Communities, Inc., Real Estate (2009)

Creates and designs vector graphic maps for their website using Adobe InDesign.

•  Emmanuel Loncke, Business Owner (2007- 2008)

Created corporate identity package – logo, business card, and job application using Adobe Illustrator.

•  Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2556 (2007)

Designed calligraphy work on Bibles using traditional methods.

•  Southern Interactive Entertainment Gaming Expo, SIEGE (2007)

Designed logo using Adobe Illustrator.

•  Pastor, Melvin Womack, End Time Harvest Church (1996-2000)

Designed flag banners and posters using traditional methods.

•  Bishop, Joseph Ricard, Sr., Greater Refuge Temple Ministries (1993-1996)

Creative Director in charge of all arts and crafts using traditional methods, assisted in

designing church flyers, and any publications using the Microsoft Office Suite.

EXPERIENCES

SisterSong Atlanta, GA

Multi-Media Assistant/DASC 8/09 – 1/10

• · Website expansion, content management, incorporates video/audio links, digitally optimizes images, tests sites for functionality, and fixing any errors.
• · Creates social medias using blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, podcasting, and use of audio/visual recording equipment.
• ·Assists Communications Director in all or any graphic projects.

Radio One Atlanta, GA

Web/Graphics Intern 10/08 – 4/09

• · Updated and maintained four radio station websites, created and designed logos and CD covers.
• · Researched internet to keep up with mainstream events in entertainment industry using all major search engines.
• · Assisted in major events held in the community from “live” broadcastings to award shows.
• · Assisted Disc Jockeys with updates to their personal websites.

American InterContinental University Dunwoody, GA

Office Assistant 3/07 – 3/08

• Professionally assisted students, faculty, and advisors.

• Used basic administrative/secretarial skills.

• Maintained a creative monthly calendar.

• Answered phones professionally to maximize customer service.

United States Air Force Biloxi, MS – Keesler AFB

Personnel Systems Management Specialist 10/91 – 4/93

• Highest rank achieved is E-3 (A1C – Airman First Class) Security Clearance

• Monitored and maintained all computer systems worth over $1,000,000.

• Utilized basic administrative/secretarial skills.

• Created professional flyers, portfolios, and powerpoint presentations.

• Created and printed professional products.

AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Awards:

• Received National Defense Service Medal, United States Air Force.

• Received Air Force Achievement Medal, United States Air Force, for meritorious service as a Personnel Systems Management Specialist.

• Crowned 2005 Damayan Filipino-American Association Queen.

Memberships:

• Member of the Honors Vocational/Technical Society, Middle Ga Technical College, GPA-3.5.

• Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Warner Robins, GA since 1996.

• Member of the Damayan Filipino-American Association of Middle Georgia since 1996.