1. D O R O T H Y M. B O W S E R
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EDUCATION
DePaul University Chicago, IL. June 2014, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations & Advertising and Art, Media & Design
EXPERIENCE
Blick Art Materials 42 S. State St. Chicago, IL
Sales Associate October 14 , 2013 - Present:
- Assist customers with various art materials and technical related questions; consult with customers about
individualized project needs, implementation and provisions.
- Provide instructional product and technique demonstrations.
Artist's Assistant: Bibiana Suarez, Chicago, IL [ January 13, 2014- July 2014]
- Lay out and edit visual content using Photoshop; prepare, organize and upload images for web.
- Works with web developer and mediates on behalf of artist.
-Archives digital files for efficiency and ease of access.
DePaul University Chicago, IL
Park Hyatt Campaign Team Member August- October 2013 :
- Consulted with Park Hyatt Chicago brand ambassador to identify new branding
needs; assessed prior campaigns and studied project case brief.
- Researched demographics, conducted psychographic analysis and completed market
research to devise effective target market
strategy.
- Coordinated and lead campaign ideation sessions advancing team's development of
creative tactics.
- Developed and designed advertising campaign producing three print ads, mobile
application, reinvigorated social media agenda and online presence and
innovative PR campaign.
Argo Tea Café Rush St. Chicago, IL
Trainer & Barista June 10 2012- August 31, 2013:
- Trained, managed and certified 15+ new hires across several Chicago area cafes including
general managers and flagship staff; provided team education, positive coaching and
reinforcement of standards, building and maintaining
company work ethic and culture.
- Built customer relations, facilitating customer retention.
- Met timely demands of high-paced, high-traffic working environment while maintaining
p r o f i c i e n c y .
DePaul University Department of Art, Media & Design
Teaching Assistant March 2013-June 2013:
- Performed clerical, office related duties: created PDFs, collated and created word documents,
organized, copy and scanned lecture materials to facilitate organized and effective class sessions
for students and university instructor.
- Aided instruction of studio-oriented classes to motivate hands-on and in- depth engagement of non-major
students in course materials.
Hollister Co. Cleveland, OH/ Chicago, IL
Stock & Sales Associate October 2008-June 2012:
- Maintained stockroom and merchandise flow standards aiding successful retailing and in-store
availability of salable units.
- Processed and prepared shipments to support loss prevention efforts.
- Trained new hires to perform stock, processing, shipment and replenishment tasks effectively and to
management standards.
SKILLS
Technical: PC & Mac, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator(basic), Prezi, Automated inventory equipment
(EUSR) Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture/3D design Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn