OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time social media associate position in which I utilize reporting skills and a knowledge of new media to keep an engaged audience well informed.
EDUCATION
B.A., Mass Communication-Print Journalism, 2010
Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas Overall GPA: 3.38
COURSES OF NOTE
- Photography
- Technical writing
- Web design and publishing
SKILLS
-News writing, feature writing
-Event photography, still photography
-Working knowledge of web media production and web design
-Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and iMovie
-Product sales, visual merchandising and brand promotions
-Knowledge of social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) as news gathering and promotional tools
WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Social Media Manager
LifeWorks - Austin, TX Sept. 2011 - Present
-Generate content and copy for LifeWorks’ Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and blog sites
-Monitor social media pages for local non-profit news to share with followers
-Photograph LifeWorks fundraising events & community service projects
Sales & Promotions Feb. 2011 - present
Go Local San Marcos - San Marcos, TX
- Establish partnerships with business owners in the mission of promoting the local business community
- Utilize social media to routinely post updates about local events and the signing of new partners
- Maintain relationships with partners to encourage the fulfillment of the Go Local mission
- Inform the public of the company mission at Go Local booths during local concerts, markets and festivals
Retail Stock Associate May, 2007 - present
Adidas Outlet - San Marcos, TX
- Prepare athletic apparel and footwear for sales floor
- Regularly organize stock room and assist in inventory assessments
- Fulfill visual merchandising projects when needed
Reporter Feb. 2007 - May 2007
- The University Star (Texas State University)
- Conducted interviews and reported on city-wide news
- Participated in weekly budget meetings to help compile story ideas
WEB PORTFOLIO
http://patrickygnacio.com
-Webmaster - personal website and portfolio
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeworksaustin/sets/72157628473292977/
-Photographer - Flickr album of photographs from LifeWorks’ Project Holiday Help gift drive
http://patrickygnacio.com/homebrewed
-Co-creator - website project highlighting coffee shop culture in San Marcos, Texas
http://twitter.com/twitbizsm
-Twitter page featuring tweets about local businesses in San Marcos, Texas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56588806@N02/
-Flickr page highlighting local business culture in San Marcos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50039519@N06/
-Personal Flickr page