Amanda Grace Shuman

EDUCATION
CONTACT James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA Graduated: May 2018
INFORMATION School of Media Arts and Design; School of Theatre and Dance Overall GPA: 3.80
(443) 472-9301 Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Creative Advertising and Dance
• Dean’s and President’s List
gracie.shuman@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/gracie-shuman WORK EXPERIENCE
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Towson, MD
gracieshumanportfolio.weebly.com
Communications and Marketing Intern June 2016 – July 2016
• Researched innovative ways to effectively provide individuals with medical information
through different social media outlets, advancing company’s future communication process
• Enhanced event planning with media alerts by contacting local businesses and publicizing the
SKILLS company’s cause, increasing event attendance and awareness to help reach fundraising goal
Adobe Creative Cloud
James Madison University IT Help Desk Harrisonburg, VA
Garage Band
Customer Support January 2017 – May 2018
iMovie
• Performed troubleshooting tactics using diagnostic techniques, assisted 10+ customers per hour
HTML/CSS
• Exhibited patience with frustrated customers, using descriptive language and familiar technical cues
WordPress
AP Format Arabesque Dance Studio Columbia, MD
Light Board Operator Dance Teacher & Choreographer July 2013 – Present
• Choreograph 13+ dances, translating emotions into communicative and symbolic movements
VOLUNTEER • Instruct 8 dance classes, improving technique and inspiring imagination among students
EXPERIENCE • Create lesson plans for dancers ages 6-18 with varying skill levels and different learning styles
Relay For Life
Relay Team Member PROJECTS
April 2015 – April 2018 MyCustomCoupon Ellicott City, MD
Press Release September 2017 – October 2017
Dance 4 Life • Authored press release for company to expand audience into Baltimore and Towson, MD
Committee Member • Interviewed 3 consumers and merchants of the brand to get user input of the product
September 2014 – May 2016 • Collaborated daily with owners of application to set goals and expectations of press release
Operation Santa Clause Arabesque Dance Studio Columbia, MD
Committee Member Competition Team Logo November 2016 – December 2016
December 2015 – December 2017 • Designed and created logo for dance studio’s competition team, improving media presence
Pointers Run Elementary School • Interacted with studio director and owner, establishing ideals logo would represent
Student Volunteer Academic Projects
September 2011 – Present • Radio & Podcast Advertisements; Whiteout Snowboard Logo; Social Media Advertising Blog;
Avanté Nursing & Rehabilitation Dance Concert Posters; Out-of-Home ad copy; National Gourmet catalogue; Barilla campaign
Volunteer
September 2014 – May 2015 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Dance Theatre Harrisonburg, VA
ACADEMIC AWARDS President April 2017 – May 2018
AND INVOLVEMENT • Organized 15+ events/year to unite the dance community, enabling artists to share creative views
Madison Achievement Scholarship • Oversaw leadership team’s work on 15+ social initiatives/year, strengthening club relationships
College of Visual and Performing Arts • Facilitated weekly meetings to motivate involvement, improving the artistic community
Scholarship Student Ambassadors Harrisonburg, VA
Sigma Alpha Pi – National Society of On-Campus Leader January 2015 – May 2018
Leadership and Success • Conducted university tours for prospective students/parents, trusted with potential $40,000+ sales
National Society of Collegiate Scholars • Represented university by organizing 20+ annual outreach programs to build community relations
Madison Dance Club • Advertised fundraising events to student population, contributing $1,000+ to charity organizations