SHAHLAYO RANSON

1101 Big Sandy Creek Lane

Madison, GA 30650
(646) 932-1534
sranson34@hotmail.com
www.ransonproductions.com

Employment
Express – Athens, GA
Sales Associate Winter 2010
 Assisted customers
 Kept sales floor properly maintained for optimal customer experience

DrJays.com - New York, NY Summer 2006-Summer 2008

Assistant to Marketing Director, Buying Office, Chief Financial Officer
 Implemented marketing project to create company presence on Myspace and Facebook
 Assisted with clothing line selection for upcoming season
 Visited showrooms with buyers to view designer clothing lines
 Brainstormed- Ways to increase marketing of brand name
 Copy Writing – Merchandise descriptions on DrJays.com website

Education
The Art Institute of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA October 2006-September 2009
 Bachelor’s of Arts in Audio Production
 Graduated magna cum laude
 Received honors: outstanding contribution to audio department, academic excellence
award

The Lawrenceville School – Lawrenceville, NJ May 2006

 High Honors Award – 3.6 GPA or Higher
 Dean’s List Award – 3.2 GPA or Higher
 National Merit Scholarship Qualifier – 2004
 Rufus F. Dawes Fencing Prize (2002-2003, 2005-2006)

Prep for Prep – New York, NY 2000 - Present

 A highly selective leadership development program that incorporates a rigorous 14-
month academic component to prepare students for placement in leading independent
schools. Works closely with the students through high school graduation and college.
Skills
 Knowledge of ProTools, Logic, Reason, FL Studio
 Proficient in MS Office Suite, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer
 Strong time management skills, positive work ethic, highly motivated

Additional Accomplishments
 Vice President, GRAMMY U-Art Institute of Atlanta Student Chapter
 Sound Editor, Project 3928, Campus MovieFest, Best Downloadable Movie Award
 Sound Editor, B.A.S.E., Campus MovieFest, Top 16 Finalist
 Founder/Creative Director, Recruit Zero Clothing
 Intern-Soapbox Studios, Icon Studios, Juvy Hall Records

Community Service
 GRAMMY U Career Day, Volunteer
 Homefront TLC Joint Community Service Project