2005-Present: Graphic and Web Designer
Quarg Studio, Vienna, Virginia; now Richmond, Virginia
I founded Quarg Studio, a web design and consulting firm, after several years working on web related projects as a freelancer.
- Graphic design and layout work -- advertisements, books and business materials, logos, newsletters, pamphlets, photographic retouching and reproduction.
- Web design and consulting.
Website: http://www.quarg.com/
2006: Associate Sports Editor
The Commonwealth Times, Richmond, Virginia
Worked as an editor for the Commonwealth Times -- the independent voice of Virginia Commonwealth University. Printed twice weekly, the Times reached over 10,000 readers.
- Assigned stories to staff and freelance writers.
- Worked to improve and edit copy.
- Wrote weekly column.
- Coordinated section design with production manager.
I left to re-establish Quarg Studio in Richmond. Website: http://www.commonwealthtimes.com/
2005-2006: Business Coordinator, Assistant to the Senior Minister
Emmaus United Church of Christ, Vienna, Virginia
Worked as a "Jack of all trades" to the church community. Primarily, I was responsible for all things business related. I also served as the personal assistant to the senior minister.
- Managed business interests of active church community.
- Negotiated contracts with tenants and contractors.
- Managed all use and maintenance of facilities on the campus.
- Wrote, produced and published all church literature.
I left to further my education and career goals. Website: http://www.emmausucc.org/
2004: Alcoa World Alumina Australia
Public Relations Intern, Booragoon, Australia
- Edited copy for student oriented brochures.
- Studied alumina mining, refining and smelting operations.
- Shadowed head of media and public affairs department.
Reason for leaving: internship ended. Website: http://www.alcoa.com.au/
2004: Staff Reporter Intern
The West Australian, Perth, West Australia
Worked as a writer at Perth's only local daily newspaper. The West, as it's known locally, has an average weekly circulation of 580,000 and has been published since 1833.
- Wrote stories about local issues and personalities.
- Interviewed state ministers and local government officials.
- Edited and proofread copy.
- Participated in editorial board meetings.
- Contributed photographs.
Reason for leaving: internship ended. Website: http://www.thewest.com.au/
2002: Systems Administrator and Consultant
Key Group, Henderson, West Australia
Reason for leaving: contract ended. Website: http://keygroup.net.au/