R E S U M E

Mary Anne Carter 704.562.1199 [email protected] CURRENT ADDRESS: 206 Special Housing J Blacksburg, VA 24060 SUMMARY:

PERMANENT ADDRESS: 2501 Wamath Drive Charlotte, NC 28210

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 Reporting Visual Media

Public Speaking Communications Research Multimedia Journalism

Literature and Film Creative Writing 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:

REFERENCES:

• Proficient in AP Style, MS Office, Mac OS X, Blogger • Event planning, organizing and budgeting • Visual displays and merchandising Available Upon Request