Scrapbooking Resume

ABOUT ME
I have been scrapbooking for six years. It began as an effort to preserve the hundreds of photos I took on a vacation and quickly evolved into a passion. I strive to know all there is to know about products and supplies and for more information about what’s going on in the industry. I love documenting my memories and making cards to send to family and friends, as well as card drives. I also enjoy many other crafts including sewing, knitting, and making jewelry. I have been blogging for 3 years about my crafty creations and life at www.allsamsidea.com.

OBJECTIVE
To be able to connect with others who share my passion for preserving memories for future generations
To obtain a position where I am able to use my love for creativity and scrapbooking on a daily basis
To teach the joy of scrapbooking and card making and to learn about new techniques and products

STYLE & TECHNIQUES
My style tends to be simple with a bit of colorful flair. I love to include color on my pages and to use a few very eye-catching techniques. I love to learn new techniques and new ways to use supplies. I love rubber stamping and love to try out new techniques on cards. I scrapbook in all sizes and formats (layouts, mini albums, divided page protectors) and also enjoy digital scrapping.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE .
Staff Reporter
Feb. 2010 – Present
Craft Critique, www.craftcritique.com
• Create scrapbooking layouts and other projects using common craft supplies and products
• Write detailed reviews on supplies and products to be included on the website
• Communicate with other reporters on a regular basis to coordinate articles and reviews

Arts and Crafts Examiner
Jan. 2010 – Present
Examiner, www.examiner.com
• Write original articles about Arts and Crafts events, products, and people who are local to the Twin Cities area
• Review arts and crafts experiences in the area and monitor comments and feedback from readers

Scrapbooking Consultant
Jan. 2006 – October 2009
The Front Desk Office Supplies and Scrapbooking, Newport, VT
• Attended Northeast Trade Show for Retailers in Boston every year
• Designed classes, kits, and handouts to showcase specific products and supplies
• Provided consultation on the purchasing of scrapbooking and rubber stamping products to use in class kits and to be sold in the store
• Prepared scrapbooking and rubber stamping samples used for inspiration displayed in the store

EDUCATION
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
Graduated in 2007
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology
Women in Technology Scholarship, Merit Scholar

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Technical: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, GIS Mapping
Internet: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook, Blogger Interface

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Staff Engineer
Jan. 2008 – Oct. 2009
S E A Consultants, Cambridge, MA
• Managed multiple deadlines at once and provided detailed progress reports of various projects
• Represented the company’s design team at public resident meetings and assisted in addressing design concerns and taking notes which were later used to produce detailed meeting minutes
• Created detailed Excel spreadsheets for calculations of slopes and elevations
• Conducted kick-off meetings for projects where the client and project needs were discussed
• Held weekly progress meetings with clients to discuss adherence to project schedule and progress
• Wrote meeting minutes to be reviewed by all parties in attendance

Project Coordinator Internship
May 2005 – Dec. 2005
Facility Management Consultants, Boston, MA
• Attended and conducted client meetings to discuss project alterations and schedules
• Managed schedule of client meetings and interaction for all ongoing projects
• Responsible for phone and email correspondence with subcontractors
• Supervised marketing changes, answered phones, and assisted with general office tasks

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Programs Committee Member
Women’s Transportation Seminar, Boston, MA Chapter
• Assisted in the planning of monthly luncheon events including professional speakers of
different companies in the Boston area
• Signed in members and non-members to events and registered new members
• Managed members sign ups and attendance list prior to events

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
Women’s Leadership Conference – Planning Committee
College Connection Program – Mentor
Emerging Leaders Program – Participant
Women to Women Program – Mentor
American Society of Civil Engineers – General Member

COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Hearing Board Chair
Sep. 2005 – August 2007
Community Standards Board, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
• Moderate student hearings for infractions which occur within the Wentworth community
• Facilitate board discussion regarding appropriate sanctions for responsible students
• Manage a board consisting of seven student members and three faculty and staff members

Career Peer
Sep. 2004 – August 2007
Career Services Office, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
• Review, revise, and critique student resumes who are preparing for co-op jobs
• Aid Co-op Coordinator with tasks relating to helping students find, secure, and succeed in co-op
• Assist in coordinating events such as Career Fairs, Mock Interviews, and Networking Nights