ABBY R.

TIMMER
EDUCATION

Fall 2013 - Spring 2015

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Leadership
Cumulative GPA: 3.69/4.0
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Bachelor of Arts B.A. Advertising / Graphic Design
Cumulative GPA: 3.41/4.0
Major GPA: 3.625/4.0

COURSES

Graphics In Comm.
Principles of Graphic Art
Adv. Strategy & Tactics
Media Relations
Publication Design
Portfolio
2-D Design

AWARDS

Integrated Campaigns
Advertising Media
Intro to Advertising
Intro to Web Based Art
Intro to Digital Studio
Principles of Public Relations
Computer Mediated Comm.

Fall 2009 - Summer 2013

Advanced Comm. Research*

Assessing Organizational Dynamics*
Current Issues in Comm.*
Strategic Comm.*
Comm. Training*
Interviewing & Info Gathering*
Topics in Health Comm.*

Topics in Nonprofit Comm*

Team-Based Project*
Communication Agency*
Comm, PR, Ad Theory*
Spec Top: Org Narratives*
Graduate Consulting Experience*
*Indicates graduate level courses

2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Deans List Honor Roll

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 GSC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society
National College Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma-Eta Chapter

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with both Mac and PC operating systems as well as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, and Social Media.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer, Lambert, Edwards and Associates

August 2014 - Current
Worked on projects from Pensacola, FL for Lambert, Edwards and Associates as well as their clients, some of
which include: Wolverine Worldwide, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Jamba At Home Smoothies,
Radar Farms, Denali Moosetracks, University Research Corridor, HEAT, Mercy Health, Huron Capital Partners,
Sun Title, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Robinson Beverages, Elzinga & Volkers, Freedom
Stand, Adamy, Bethany Christian Services, Great Expressions, Hillwood, Infegy, Leslie Public Schools, Young
Professionals Organization, and US Green Building Council.
Digital Specialist Intern, Lambert, Edwards and Associates, Grand Rapids, MI
June 2014 - August 2014
Worked directly with internal digital team to create marketing and PR materials for a wide variety of clients.
Specialized in marketing design, creating new logos, infographics, pamphlets and web content.
Independently designed projects for clients (See client list from above section)
Graphic Design Graduate Assistant, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Fall 2013 - Spring 2015
Created posters, programs and brochures for the center of fine and performing arts.
Worked with graphic design undergraduate students and overlooked project progress.
Commercial Production Intern, Fox 17, Grand Rapids, MI
Summer 2013
Experienced opportunities to write, produce and non-linear edit commercials for broadcast.
Developed skills necessary to work as a Writer/Producer.
SeyferthPR Street Team Member, SeyferthPR, Grand Rapids, MI
Summer 2012
Promoted campaigns for McDonalds Michigan franchises.
Ran promotional events for McCaf products around the state.
Directed on-site store promotions, participated in parades, and was a Ronald McDonald escort.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Captain, Varsity Volleyball Team, UWF

Served as a captain, and vocal leader for the team, on and off the court.
Spent an average of 40 hours per week in practice, play, and travel.
Developed leadership, teamwork, mental toughness, and time management skills.
Member, Club Ad, UWF
Joined UWFs ClubAd, which is a chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

References available upon request

Fall 2009 - Fall 2013

Fall 2011- Spring 2013