Michael Powell
1555 N Milwaukee Ave. #46
Chicago, IL 60622
Cell: 859.948.6009

Objective

Young, enthusiastic recent graduate eager to provide approachable, creative service to your company by way of writing, design, communication, loyalty, as well as showcasing my experience in a variety of services and industries

Skills

::: Ample Proficiency in the Macromedia/Adobe Creative Suites including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft applications Publisher, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Front Page. Can type up to 84 WPM.
::: Experience in audio production; proficient with Digital Performer, ProTools, Cool Edit, and live audio mixing
::: Friendly and articulate, excellent communication skills in large and small groups that can provide a face for your establishment

Experience

The Dame Music Hall
Assistant Talent Buyer, Graphic Designer, Co-Manager (September 2005 – September 2007)

::: Scheduled events six nights a week, negotiated offers, managed events budget, researched musical trends to provide entertainment the community responds to
::: Developed promotional campaigns (writing press releases, organizing street teams, creative online marketing, etc.)
::: Designed promotional materials
::: Managed employees, payment, and conflict resolution during business hours
::: Networked with local businesses and non-profit organizations

Radio Free Lexington
General Manager, Webmaster, Training and News Directors, Volunteer (August 2002 – August 2007)

::: Oversaw promotions, programming, production, and operationa/organizational facets of WRFL as a 501(c)3 non-profit, class A non-commercial, student organization, and university-funded radio station broadcast to the city of Lexington
::: Contributed to local events, publications, and campus presence and involvement
::: Updated and rebuilt website
::: Selected and trained new on-air talent
::: Developed news programming (writing, reporting, and producing original news programs)

Education

University of Kentucky
Graduated 2007
Print Journalism BA; concentration in Politics and Ethics

::: Dean’s List, Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society
::: Involved in WRFL, The Kentucky Kernel newspaper, The Colonel satirical publication, Student Activities Board Concert Committee, SAB Officer Selection Review Board
::: Founded The Catalyst, a campus-oriented political newspaper, 2005, personally covered stories nationally and locally
::: Co-founder, team leader, and participant in first annual University Leadership Summit retreat, September 2005

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY Graduated 2002

::: Graduated with honors
::: Recognized in Who’s Who in American High Schools and National Association of Student Journalists
::: Student Council Representative, The Masthead newspaper editor, co-founder Philosophy Club

Volunteerism

::: Assisted in organization, promotion, and production of local events through the Action Arts Collective and Earth Jam
::: Director and chief organizer of the2005 Independent Music on Independence Day all-day free concert, sponsored by Parks & Recreation
::: Donated pieces to Nougat Magazine, The Lexington Project, RiFLE zine, and other local, grassroots media
::: Phone promotions and voter registration drives for Fayette County Democratic Party and Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
::: Donated Internet and graphic design to non-profit organizations
::: Politically active in demonstrations, cavassing, and offered multiple services to community events

References

Nick Sprouse
General Manager, The Dame
156 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 226.9204

Chris Thuringer
Media Adviser, University of Kentucky
108 Student Center
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257.6598

More references available upon request