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- 1. Debra M. Josephson LOCATIONWEBSITE E-MAIL MOBILE Austin, TX www.dmeryl.com dmeryl@gmail.com 561-‐293-‐9544 (Yes, a transplant.) ABOUT ME Over fifteen years of experience in Communications, Coordinator, Executive positions -‐ specializing in creative business-‐ journalism -‐ seeking to be in a positive work environment with open communication and shared values. I earned Global Experience. I am performance driven and known for improving efficiency, productivity, understanding operations, personalities and competing deadlines. Core Competencies Technical Skills Account Executive Client Relations Creative Industry Department Manager Educator Journalism Interpersonal Communication Marketing Assistant Sales Storytelling Visual -‐ Team Coordinator Education The Ohio State University, B.F.A. New York University, M.A. University of Oregon, Journalism M.S. TESOL Certificate, Costa Rica My Experience on Adobe Editing Programs • Aesthetics • Color Perception • Computers • Creative & Critical Thinking • Database Management Software • Dependable • Desire to Learn • Email • Final Cut Pro • Flexible • Friendly •Intercultural Awareness • •Intuitive • Mentoring • Microsoft Programs • Networking Photography • Researcher • Sales • Scheduling • Self Starter • Social Media • Video • Technology Awareness • Telephone • Typing • Versatile • Verbal & Visual Communications • Work-‐Life Balance • Writing following pages!
- 2. Career Highlights Summer 2014 – Spring 2015 Photo Editor – Journalist Ethos Magazine, Eugene, Oregon I oversaw the photography department for ACP winning mag. Created collaborative projects and set firm guidelines. Executed strong visual literacy and project management skills. February 2012 – September 2013 Mentor-Marketing Assistant Brighton Education, Malaysia Created storytelling images to promote and market TELL program and company. English Language Professional (ELP) to aid in increasing standards of teaching English language and literacy. Coordinator of TPD (Teacher Professional Development) workshops to enhance teaching methodology. Maintained contact hours and objectives through an interactive database system. September 2002 –2006 Event Coordinator-Sales Berger Bros. Camera Inc. NY Met logistical needs ensuring the project flow from inception to completion. Lead in sales between national / international customers by telephone, storefront and Internet. Professional Experience Fall 2015 – Present Resident House Manager Serenity House, N. Austin Provide a stable, supportive, nurturing environment for women dedicated to recovery and spiritual growth. Ensures a clean, safe and sober environment and well-‐being of residents. Accountable to be a living example. Summer 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 Department Director-Photographer Camp Starlight, Starlight, PA Managed photo department from photographing, uploading and maintaining website and office needs. Unhesitatingly accepting demanding assignments at a moment's notice whenever the situation demands. Detail oriented to manage tight schedule to photograph adolescents daily. Created online storytelling albums to elicit sales. Produced slideshows with video program software. September 2006 – April 2008 Staff Supervisor | Lecturer Maximo Nivel Institute Arequipa, Peru Organized cooperative learning activities. Assessed teacher/students performance throughout term with observation/ interactive activities and quizzes. Created curriculums and exams to independent groups and taught English to native Spanish speakers.
- 3. Maintained inventory /clientele on website and in database. Coordinator for classes and events. March 1998 – July 2000 Account Executive Comstock Inc. Manhattan Responsible for meeting and exceeding monthly sales quotas various stock Imagery. Communicated company products and services to new customers in person, mailings, email or telephone. Researcher-‐provided creative problem-‐solving solutions in response to customer’s needs within deadline. Managed existing client needs, image research, sales, contact database, and pro-‐actively market the site and photography. September 1995 – 1997 Marketing Toys Coordinator Arcotoys, a Mattel Company, NY Designed and coordinated special onsite events throughout US to promote brand awareness. Presentation artist installing merchandise prototypes to marketing initiatives at toy fairs and meetings Assisted marketing, and merchandising to develop new strategies that generated sales. September 2004 – September 2006 Office Manager - Album Designer Pro Line Studios Melville, NY Utilized independent judgment in completing tasks and operated office under general supervision. Performed production support while implementing tools to enhance workflow. Designed professional albums with an emotive, original narrative/style. Personable one-‐ on-‐one consultations. September 2000 – March 2002 Visual Graphics Coordinator Supervisor - Visual Merchandising Bloomingdale's Manhattan – Main Branch Built relationships with vendors to negotiate costs with return business prospects. Managed business channel-‐ vendors, designers, and senior management with all facets of in-‐store aesthetic signing programs. Conceptualized ideas for upcoming events with visual designers. Comprehensive initiator with strong leadership and decision-‐making skills to fulfill multi-‐faceted positions. Facilitated resources necessary for job completion, including production estimates, weekly directives for new projects, production estimates and allocation resources for deadlines. References available.