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Amanda Hurst
Objective
Accomplishments

To obtain an internship and pursue a professional career in the communications or design

industry.
Multi-Channel Sales-Best Buy
Managed online orders while simultaneously taking care of multiple customers over the phone.
Trained over a dozen new employees to prepare them for the job.
Effectively managed calls and met customers needs, resulting in increased sales for the
department.
Reached gold-level certification due to attending extra trainings and demonstrating exceptional
product and company knowledge.
After School Childcare-Plano Independent School District
Managed groups of up to 25 children by assisting with schoolwork, leading activities, and
enforcing rules and discipline.
Received exemplary evaluation and considered for promotion due to knowledge and
implementation of policies and exceptional job performance.
University of Texas at Dallas
Had various projects including social media work and design works used as examples by
professors for other classes
Chosen for leadership conference within a student organization.

Skills

Employment
History

Designing with Adobe Photoshop

Working with Microsoft Office
Creating websites with WordPress
Speaking effectively
Writing clearly and concisely
Building websites using HTML and CSS
Creating interactive stories with Twine
Writing stories in script format

Respite Worker and Child

Care Provider

Following design principles

Implementing new ideas
Leading others towards a group goal
Multi-tasking
Attending to details
Designing prototypes for mobile
applications
Digital/social media marketing

Lifepath Systems, Allen, TX

July 2015Present

Plano Independent School District, Plano,

TX

January 2014June 2015

Best Buy, Plano, TX

October 2012December 2013

PASAR Activity Specialist

Multi-Channel Sales
Associate

Education

Relevant Courses

References

B.A. in Emerging Media and

Communication

University of
Texas at Dallas,
Richardson, TX

Writing and Research for Emerging Media

3-D Design
Interpersonal Communication
Social Psychology
Sound Design
Communication Ethics
Internet Studio
Basic Interaction Design
Psychology of Creativity

References are available on request.

Current GPA:
3.8

Expected
Graduation:
December 2016

Theories of Emerging Media and

Communication
Photography and New Media
Computer Imaging
Emerging Media Production
Advanced Emerging Media Production
Persuasion
Story-telling for New Media