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My name is Claire Childs and I am a student at Georgia College & State University. I am a Mass Communication major with my concentration being in Advertising. I am currently the Ad Manager for the Colonnade. So far, it has been a challenge but I'm very excited to take it to the next level! If you have any questions you can email me at c.childs19@ymail.com!! To see what I'm doing you can follow me on:

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My Resume

Claire Childs Phone: 478-986-0723

120 West Campus Dr. Apt 2204 Email: Claire_Childs@ecats.gcsu

Milledgeville, Ga 31061

Education

Jones County High School - College Prep Diploma - May 2007 - GPA: 3.7

Georgia College and State University -3 years - GPA: 3.4

Major: Mass Communication

Concentration(s): Advertising

Work Experience

GEICO May-August 2009

Associate for the Billing and Payments department

Responsibilities

· Exhibited excellent customer service skills to GEICO policy holders

· Moderated payment transactions

· Quickly negotiated payment related issues

· Worked with complex data entry payment systems

Bass Pro Shop May-July 2008

Sales Associate

Responsibilities

· Provided excellent customer service

· Maintained and recovered department

· Fashioned creative and attractive displays

· Answered calls from customers and affiliate stores

· Facilitated merchandise orders by phone

Skills

Computer

· Accomplished Adobe PhotoShop ( editing photographs and fashioning ads)

· Experienced in Adobe InDesign ( developing brochures, flyers, ads, posters )

· Excellent at Microsoft PowerPoint ( designing and delivering detailed presentations)

· Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel ( creating charts)

· Proficient at Microsoft Word and Works

· Adept at Adobe Dreamweaver ( creating multiple page websites )

· Capable of using Mac and PC operating systems

Activities and Organizations

· WGUR 88.9 (broadcasting weekly radio show) - 2 semesters

· The Colonnade – Assistant Ad Manager – 1 year

· Graphic Designer for The Outdoor Center at Georgia College

· The Colonnade- Advertising Manager

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