Elizabeth Kay Purvis

CPO Box 825, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY 40390 904-891-7417 bpurvis121@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________________________________

Personal Attributes Creative Thinker Detail Oriented Global Citizen Strong Communicator Organization Compassionate

Professional Aspirations I want to find a suitable position in the public relations arena allowing me to utilize the broad range of communications skills and cross-cultural experiences I have developed. I enjoy working across a diverse coalition of people and perspectives to advance the strategic goals of the organizations I serve.

Education Bachelors of Fine Arts Journalism Major Asbury University Graduation 2014 2010-2012 2009-2010 2009

Bachelors of Fine Arts Savannah College of Art and Design Graphic Design Major Associates Degree General Studies High School Diploma St. Johns Community College Bartram Trail High School Employment History Childcare Staff Asbury Seminary Childcare Center

2012-2013

Provide quality childcare services to student families of Asbury Seminary. Responsible for supervision of children ages 1-8. Duties include: Monitoring all safety concerns, checking children in and out, maintaining courteous relationships with parents, and engaging children in a variety of enrichment activities.

Event Promoter

Club Hyde, Hong Kong

2012

Effectively promoted club events across multiple platforms including social media, direct marketing, and small group guerilla marketing efforts. Assisted with event planning and coordination as needed.

IT Assistant/Intern

ALW Tuition Services, Hong Kong

2011-2012

Provided full range of graphic design, information services, and office support activities for educational services company. Designed promotional literature, served as photographer for advertising campaigns, managed student rosters and attendance reports, and serviced information technology within the office environment as necessary

Graphic Designer

NASC, Hong Kong

2011

Designed various product lines for NASC. These items included logo design, bottles for products, and label design. Worked with owner and production team to meet product deadlines. Reviewed designs with owner on consistent basis to ensure effective promotion of company products

Interior Design Intern

Beverly McCloskey Interiors, Hong Kong

2011

Managed company blog and social media. Photographed merchandise including, chairs, pillows, bedding, and furniture arrangements.

Childrens Ministry Intern

Union Church, Hong Kong

2010

Event planner for a variety of Sunday activities at thriving international church. Recruited volunteers for teaching, planned class lessons and curricula, effectively managed groups of children weekly, and contributed as team member for Childrens Ministry Team. Utilized a variety of software in these various roles and responsibilities.

Childcare Staff

YMCA of Floridas First Coast

2009-2011

Responsible for 25-100 children enrolled in a KidZone program. Ages responsible for ranged from infants to twelve years of age.

Camp Counselor

YMCA of Floridas First Coast

2009-2010

Responsible for ten to fifteen children of five year olds. Duties include time management, customer service for parents, janitorial duties, activity planning, transportation, and behavior monitoring.

Service Learning Experience St. Johns Cathedral Pilgrimage 2007

9 Day church related trip to Arizona to provide service to various Navajo reservations working with the poor and unemployed. Activities included repairing homes of Navajo families waitlisted for Government help, spending time with the Navajo people, and sharing cultures.

Shulzbacher Center for Homeless

Several service projects working with homeless and inner city children and adults.

2007-2010

Co-Curricular Activities Contributing Writer on The Asbury Collegian Young Democrats SCAD Graphic Design Club Free Thinkers Society Transylvania Research Symposium National Art Honors Society

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