Experience
Shallman Designs – Founder & President
May 2015 – present
Owner and creative director at Shallman Designs. I do contracted and freelance work to design media such as brochures, business cards, flyers, banners, posters, books, logos, social media content, web graphics, mobile application UI/UX, investment decks, and more.
Brandzone, Inc. – Account Executive
February 2016 – present
As the account executive I handle relations between the advertising agency Brandzone, Inc. and clients in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Additional responsibilities lie within day-to-day affairs and project management which include market research, scheduling, execution, proofing, tracking and reporting.
Social Effect – Account Manager & Creative Director
November 2016 – present
Manage business accounts including the operation of our client’s social media profiles, advertising campaigns and development of marketing content. Photography, graphic design and web design included.
MSU Communication Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office – Graphic Design & Photography Intern
March 2016 – August 2016
Duties included graphic design for print media, social media, & special events for Michigan State University and the radio station WKAR. I was also a photographer for MSU special events.
Vybe Source – Graphic Design Artist/Editor
December 2015 – August 2016
Responsible for creating social media graphics, various web and email content, print media, and edit Vybe Source’s blog content. In charge of social media account operations and advertising campaigns as well.
Cat’s Meow Marketing – Internship/Creative Developer
April 2015 – September 2015
Served as a liaison for the company; met with clients to discuss proposals, current reports, and to collect market research. Also was a graphic design artist developing logos and print media.
Fitness Rich – Graphic Design Artist
June 2015 – August 2015
Responsible for creating social media graphics, various web content, and print media such as workout programs, brochures, banners, invitations and handouts.
Shok Idea Group – Internship
May 2015 – August 2015
Marketing internship focused on social media marketing, media buying, web proofing and campaign analytics.
The Young Professionals (MSU club) – Member
April 2012 – December 2016
An organization focused on connecting and developing the next generation of leaders. It is a student-led business organization. I travelled as a representative to surrounding colleges in Michigan. I learned important sales and interpersonal communication techniques through hands on experience.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Major: Advertising, College of Communication Arts and Sciences
August 2011 – December 2016
GPA: 3.0
International Academy
August 2007 – May 2011
Graduated with an International Baccalaureate diploma in addition to a high school diploma.
Skills
Proficient in French, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Experience in copywriting, web proofing, content marketing, Google Analytics, branding, social media marketing & management, campaign development, digital strategy, graphic design, media buying & planning, & team management.
Shallman Designs 