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Alex Bird [email protected] alexbird.design (973)-476-7995 EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL SKILLS Northwestern University, Evanston IL Bachelor of Arts in Communication, expected June 2016 Major: Theatre, Psychology Minor, Honors in Directing Cumulative GPA: 3.683 Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University Resident Graphic Designer (2015-2016) Designed graphics, logos, and brochures for each of the 8 shows in the 2015-2016 season. Collaborated with directors of each individual production, Marketing and Communications Manager, and Managing . . Director to ensure one cohesive, artistic vision across a multi-platform marketing approach. TimeLine Theatre Company Marketing / Administrative Intern (June-August 2015) Assisted the Director of Marketing and Communications with daily operations, generating web and print-based . . .marketing materials using Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Re-envisioned the MyLine program, TimeLine’s low-price ticket program targeting millennials: Completely redesigned all graphics and generated new promotional materials (web/print). Restructured implementation of program to better appeal to the millenial demographic. Freshman Fifteen: All-Male A Cappella Public Relations Manager, Producer, and Graphic Designer Manage and produce digital media pertaining to online presence (Website, Twitter, Facebook). Spearhead print and online marketing campaigns for quarterly, full-scale shows. Design graphics for all publicity (print and online) and distribute merchandise. (2013-Present) Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Muse, Flash), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Conversational French. LiquidThread Starcom MediaVest Group Brand Content Intern (January 2016-Present) Develop the production of brand content in the world of social and digital entertainment Explore the branded content realm by compiling competitive audits and innovative inspiration for a major auto client Write client-facing target materials and contribute to all brainstorming sessions across various accounts. Provide support throughout the crafting of the campaign pitch and ultimate presentation Broadway In Chicago Marketing Practicum Designer Contribute to strategic marketing planning meetings for the World Premiere of the upcoming SpongeBob Musical. Attend press events, compile news and reviews, and assist other various media related programming. (January 2016-Present)

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Alex [email protected]

alexbird.design(973)-476-7995

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Northwestern University, Evanston ILBachelor of Arts in Communication, expected June 2016 Major: Theatre, Psychology Minor, Honors in Directing Cumulative GPA: 3.683

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern UniversityResident Graphic Designer

(2015-2016)

▪ Designed graphics, logos, and brochures for each of the 8 shows in the 2015-2016 season. ▪ Collaborated with directors of each individual production, Marketing and Communications Manager, and Managing .

. Director to ensure one cohesive, artistic vision across a multi-platform marketing approach.

TimeLine Theatre Company Marketing / Administrative Intern (June-August 2015) ▪ Assisted the Director of Marketing and Communications with daily operations, generating web and print-based .

. .marketing materials using Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Photoshop. ▪ Re-envisioned the MyLine program, TimeLine’s low-price ticket program targeting millennials:

▪ Completely redesigned all graphics and generated new promotional materials (web/print). ▪ Restructured implementation of program to better appeal to the millenial demographic.

Freshman Fifteen: All-Male A Cappella Public Relations Manager, Producer, and Graphic Designer ▪ Manage and produce digital media pertaining to online presence (Website, Twitter, Facebook). ▪ Spearhead print and online marketing campaigns for quarterly, full-scale shows. ▪ Design graphics for all publicity (print and online) and distribute merchandise.

(2013-Present)

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Muse, Flash), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Conversational French.

LiquidThread Starcom MediaVest Group Brand Content Intern (January 2016-Present) ▪ Develop the production of brand content in the world of social and digital entertainment ▪ Explore the branded content realm by compiling competitive audits and innovative inspiration for a major auto client ▪ Write client-facing target materials and contribute to all brainstorming sessions across various accounts. ▪ Provide support throughout the crafting of the campaign pitch and ultimate presentation

Broadway In ChicagoMarketing Practicum Designer ▪ Contribute to strategic marketing planning meetings for the World Premiere of the upcoming SpongeBob Musical. ▪ Attend press events, compile news and reviews, and assist other various media related programming.

(January 2016-Present)