Mary Anne Carter

704.562.1199
marecart@vt.edu

CURRENT ADDRESS: PERMANENT ADDRESS:

206 Special Housing J 2501 Wamath Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060 Charlotte, NC 28210

SUMMARY: Communications Major, Art History and Literature Minor at Virginia Tech
Features Reporter for Virginia Tech’s newspaper, The Collegiate Times
Curator of Blacksburg’s XYZ Art Gallery

EDUCATION: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Expected Graduation: May 2011
Emphasis: Electronic & Print Journalism Minors: Art History, Literature
Major GPA: 3.71/4.0 Cumulative GPA: 3.60/4.00

Courses taken include:

Media Writing Public Speaking Literature and Film
Reporting Communications Research Creative Writing
Visual Media Multimedia Journalism Creative Writing: Poetry

RELATED POSITIONS:
Features Reporter, The Collegiate Times, January 2009 to Present
• Write at least two articles a week, covering the Fashion and “Green” Beats
• Write and photograph bi-monthly DIY column on clothing reconstruction,
providing my own step-by-step photo tutorials and multimedia content

Curator, XYZ Art Gallery, August 2007 to Present

• Responsible for seeking out artists, event planning and hanging art shows
• Feature the work of local artists, students and professors
• Organize music shows for local and touring bands
OTHER POSITIONS:
Sales Associate, Urban Outfitters, May 2008 to Present
• Work as part of the Women’s and Merchandising Teams
• Combine my appreciation for visual art and display to help dress forms and
place merchandise
• Obtained leadership, customer service and teamwork skills

SKILLS: • Proficient in AP Style, MS Office, Mac OS X, Blogger

• Event planning, organizing and budgeting
• Visual displays and merchandising

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request