mollie muse

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ART K-12 | ENGLISH 9-12

3307 Old Vineyard Rd. | Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336.624.6469 | molliemuse@gmail.com

Entry-level teaching candidate with professional experience in communications- and art-related industries relevant to 21st Century skills. Skilled in planning and executing creative strategies and managing project time lines with multiple deadlines and collaborators. Real world experience with integrating language arts, visual arts, technology, and social studies within corporate advertising. CERTIFICATION Initial Licensure in Art K-12 with focus on grades 9-12; pending NCDPI review Secondary Licensure in English 9-12; pending score for Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 712 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Instruction and direction of students, interns, volunteers, and coworkers Strategic design and management of marketing campaigns Art direction in print, photography, video, and interactive media Public relations and event organizing

TECHNICAL SKILLS Moodle, Power School, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, and Windows Comfortable with new technology; learns new software quickly PERSONAL TRAITS Extremely organized with strong visual and verbal communication skills Patient, fair, compassionate, and encouraging Has high expectations for all students and coworkers

education
SALEM COLLEGE, Winston-Salem, NC Currently enrolled in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program; GPA: 4.0 GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Jamestown, NC Degree: AAS in Advertising and Graphic Design; Graduated July 2007; GPA: 4.0 APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Boone, NC Degree: BS in Photography, Minor: Theatre Design; Graduated May 2003; GPA: 3.12

career history
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR: Graphic Design, Guilford Technical Community College, Fall 2011 through present  djunct and partial contract instructor in various lecture-, lab-, and studio-based courses in which students A analyze and apply concepts to solve graphic design problems. Project-based learning focused on elements and principles of design, typography and layout, computer hardware, software, and industry standards. STUDENT TEACHER: Visual Art, West Forsyth High School, Fall 2013  lassroom instruction of project-based learning following the North Carolina Essential Standards for C Intermediate, Proficient, and Advanced High School Visual Arts Curriculum.

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ART DIRECTOR: Pace Communications, 2009 through 2013

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 Created video content for Verizon. Developed proposals, storyboards, and scripts. Trained team members on video, directed casting, production, and editing of videos. Managed projects internally  Designed custom print collateral and digital content for Verizon  Designed catalogs, print ads, collateral, e-mail, and web banners for e-commerce division. Directed photography and wrote copy for print and interactive campaigns. Designed branded e-commerce websites. Supervised freelance designer on weekly and daily tasks GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Mullen, 2007 through 2009  Developed national integrated campaign for Ryk that was relevant to 80% of women tested, and motivated 64% of women tested to shop the brand  Conceptualized and executed direct mail, print ads, publications, PR projects, and interactive and social media for companies targeting specific female demographics  Conceptualized and executed graphic design solutions for T.J.Maxx, SunTrust, Nestl, Winston-Salem Symphony, Bissel, Ensure, Extended Stay Hotels, Ryk, and Embarq Produced mechanical art for print, direct mail, and nontraditional marketing FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: various companies, 2004 through 2005 Set up studio lights; composed and captured product, portraiture, and wedding photography. FIRST HAND/STITCHER: Triad Stage Costume Shop, 2003 through 2004 SENIOR CREW MEMBER/THEATER ELECTRICIAN: Farthing Auditorium, 2001 through 2003 Set up and ran lights and props for productions including London City Opera, Shanghai Ballet, and Doc Watson

leadership
PANEL MEMBER: Women in Graphic Design, SECCA, January 2014  Panel discussion about women in a historically male industry, their experiences, contributions and responsibilities to promoting social consciousness. ADDY AWARDS CHAIR: AAF Triad, 2007/2008   Planned and directed the Awards Gala and Call for Entries  Supervised committee and student volunteers as they executed tasks related to the AAF Triad ADDY Awards  Managed the design of promotional materials relating to any and all AAF Triad ADDY Awards events ADDY AWARDS CO-CHAIR: AAF Triad, 2006/2007   Assisted ADDY Awards Chair on all tasks STUDENT AMBASSADOR: Guilford Technical Community College, 2006/2007  Assisted with student or campus activities, escorted guests, and spoke to groups at orientations  Led campus tours and advised prospective students and parents

honors
Recognition of Excellence, Praxis II English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge, 2013 5 Local ADDY Awards, AAF Triad Student ADDY Awards, 2007 and 2008 District ADDY Award, Third District Student ADDY Awards, 2007 Outstanding Associate in Applied Science Graduate, Guilford Technical Community College, 2007 Academic Achievement Award, Guilford Technical Community College, 2007 Bob Mahan Scholarship, awarded by Faculty, Guilford Technical Community College, Spring 2006 Presidents List (GPA = 4.0), Guilford Technical Community College, Fall 2005 thru Spring 2007 Deans List (GPA > 3.45), Appalachian State University, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002