Obsessive/Compulsive Over-Achievers of America: The Resume
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Major: Humane Leadership
Duquesne University
Expected graduation: 2007 Current GPA: 3.925 - Bachelor of General Studies Degree
- Emphases: Communication Arts, Printing Management, and Southern Studies
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
December 2001 - Associate of Arts Degree
- Emphases: Communication Arts, History, and Photography
Andrew College, Cuthbert, Georgia
Summa Cum Laude Graduate, May 1, 1999 - High School Diploma
- St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, Georgia
Honors Graduate, May 27, 1997
EXPERIENCE
- Senior Web Programmer
- eMarketSouth, Savannah, Georgia - November 2001 - present
Develop sites using PHP, MySQL, HTML and Dreamweaver; Graphics work with PhotoShop and ImageReady; make presentations to clients during development and provide training upon completion. - President/Founder
- Coastal Pet Rescue, Inc., Savannah, Georgia - February 2003 - present
Manage rescue organization in finding homes for pets; handle promotions through radio and TV news interviews, print articles and press releases; arrange fundraisers and pet adoption events; coordinate multi-state transports with other rescue groups; interview potential adopters; manage volunteers and finances; direct officers and foster parents; present humane education programs in schools. - Computer Lab Administrator, Page Master and Designer
- Georgia Southern University Communication Arts - May 2000 - December 2001
Managed computer lab for students and professors, provided technical support to professors and staff, maintained department web site. - Andranthus Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
- Andrew College, Cuthbert, Georgia - 1997-1999
Published the yearbook using UltraVision software from Taylor Publishing Company; gave assignments and grades to students; handled all correspondence with publishing company. - Marina Assistant/Dock Hand
- MarLin Marina, Tybee Island, Georgia - 1995-1997
Booked charters, trained wait staff; coordinated Children's Fishing tournament and advertising. - Marina Manager
- Lazaretto Creek Marina, Tybee Island, Georgia - 1993-1995, 1999, ongoing
Booked charters, managed public relations, performed basic office tasks, served as tour narrator for Captain Mikes Dolphin Tours.
HONORS
Professional
- Outstanding Achievement in Web Design Recognition, Web Marketing Association, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- Best of Savannah Web Design, 2005
Pet Rescue
- The REAL Hot 100.org nominee, March 2006
- Featured in SKIRT! Magazine, February 2006
- Featured on CNN.com, December 2005
- Named Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Ambassador, October 2005
- Jiffy Lube Hearts on Wheels winner, September 2005
- Humane Society University scholarship recipient, September 2005
- TIME Magazine Advertorial, August 2005
- Feature article in Savannah Morning News, February 2005
- Featured in first edition of "Celebrate Animals," a world wide newsletter published by Smarter than Jack, 2005
Academic
- Andy Award for Scholarship, Andrew College, 1999
- Excellence in History, Andrew College, 1999
- Excellence in Journalism, Andrew College, 1999
- Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, 1999
- National Deans List, 1998-1999
Honor Societies
- Phi Theta Kappa Georgia Region Distinguished Alumnus Award 2000-2001
- Golden Key National Honor Society, 2000
- Gamma Beta Phi Service Honor Society, 2000
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, 2000
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, 1998
ORGANIZATIONAL PARTICIPATION
- Buy Local Savannah, 2005 - present
- Savannah Parrothead Club, 2005 - present
- Tybee Beautification Association webmaster, 2002 - present
- Georgia Southern University Theatre & Production, 1999 - 2000
- Organization of the Year, Andrew College Outdoor Adventure Club, 1998 - 1999
- President of the Andrew College Outdoor Adventure Club, 1998 - 1999
- President of Georgia Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Chapter, 2000
- Editor-in-chief of the Andrew College Andranthus Yearbook, 1997 - 1998
- Public Relations Officer of Theta Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society of Two Year Colleges (1998 - 1999 Most Distinguished Chapter in the Georgia Region), 1998-1999
- Captain of the Andrew College Cheerleading Squad, 1998 - 1999
- Andrew Ambassador, 1998 - 1999
- Played "Ann Putnam" in the Andrew College drama department's "The Crucible", 1998
- Relay for Life Team Captain, 1998
- Featured photographer for the Andrew College First Annual Photographic Arts Festival, 1998
- Coordinated Operation Christmas Child on campus, 1998
- Andrew College Soccer Team, 1998
- Vice-president of the Andrew College Outdoor Adventure Club, 1997 - 1998