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education University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI ! ! ! ! Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies / Concentration: English CCRI - Warwick, RI! General Studies ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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relevant coursework Leadership & Motivation, Creative Writing, Writing to Inform & Explain, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Poetry, Audio Communication & the Media, Small Group Communication internship experience Co-Creator/Concept Designer - Block Island Beans Coffee! ! ! ! Senior Year Internship for start-up coffee company on Block Island Conceptualized and created original logo Drafted copy for all promotional materials Worked with lead investor to create and present formal business plan ! ! 2010
college afliations/involvement Creator - Food for Thought! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 2010 singlehandedly created and ran fundraising and awareness operation to aid a local substance abuse rehabilitation center Creative Director - The Unltered Lens! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Board member of student-run newspaper at the Community College of Rhode Island Designed header and original layout Contributed articles on a freelance basis Assisted in running meetings work experience Freelance Writer - Self-Employed! Rhode Island/Maine ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 2008
Mason/Landscaper - Plant & Grow Landscaping!! Portland, ME Maintenance Crew Member - Interstate Navigation!
New London CT & Block Island, RI
Restore and maintain Block Island Ferry boats during the off-season Assist with all operations needed during the summer months Utilize light and heavy machinery including condor operation and drill press Assist in painting, scraping, and restoring boats Lift-truck operator certied, 2011 ! ! ! career! ! ! ! ! ! 2004-2005 ! ! ! ! ! 2008-2011
Built and maintained client relationships Utilized grassroots marketing efforts to promote business and products
skills Procient with Microsoft Ofce Suite, Windows & Mac OS. Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.