Emily C. Tierney
703-217-4187  emtier@gmail.com  www.emtier.com

EDUCATION
	Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing
	Bachelor of Art in Fine Arts, Concentration in Studio Art
	Minor in Leadership Studies
	Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
		Joseph W. Luter III School of Business and Leadership, AACSB Accredited
	GPA: 3.31/4.0, Deans list- 4 Semesters, Graduated May 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Creative Services Specialist (April 2007- Present)
	Orphan Helpers, Newport News, VA
•	Design, organize, perform, and analyze mass media distributions including e-mails, appeals, newsletters, brochures, postcards, and invitations which raise over $85,000 a year
•	Create personalized fundraising web pages for individuals, organizations, and events
•	Assist in the formation of the Orphan Helpers Coffee company, including logo design, product selection, and marketing strategies
•	Support the Events Coordinator with fundraising and promotional events which gross over $200,000 a year
•	Administer Donor Perfect Online Database and train personnel to use it
Marketing Intern (Summer 2008)
Boat Trader, Dominion Enterprises, Norfolk, VA
•	Created online banner ads for clients
•	Collaborated with creative team to develop an ad campaign and subsequently created ad drafts 
•	Wrote articles for internal weekly newsletter sent to sales representatives and boat dealers company-wide
•	Conducted market research for the boating industry
Graphic Design Intern (Summer 2007)
Office of Communications and Public Relations, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
•	Designed Graphic Style Manual and Theatre Handbook layout; edited various advertisement material
•	Created an advertisement postcard for Parent’s Weekend

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
•	Fine Arts: Basic Design, 3D Design, Computer Art I: Photoshop, Computer Art II: Layout, Design & Typology, Independent Study: Marketing Collateral, Study Abroad: Italy
•   Marketing Research Plan: Sunday’s Blue Box Salon
•    Prospect Database/Marketing Plan: MyFishStory.com
•    Strategic Planning Business Compilation: Pfizer, Inc.
•	Client Case Studies: Salty Dog Soccer Camp, MindZoo, CNU, Junior League of Hampton Roads, Busch Gardens, Peninsula SPCA, Drager Safety
•	Leadership Studies: Leadership Theory and Research, Fundamentals of Leadership Study, Business Ethics

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
•	Proficient knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), iWeb, Quark, NextMark, Constant Contact (e-mail marketing tool), Donor Pages, and Donor Perfect Online Database System.
•	Extensive knowledge in social networking websites including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and blogs.

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
	Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity (Fall 2007- Spring 2009)
•	Attended the Professional Business Leader Institute in Atlanta, GA (Spring 2008 & 2009)
•	Member of the Event Planning Committee
Student Academic Advisory Board (Spring 2007- Spring 2009)
•	Member of the Open House Committee; represent the Luter School of Business and Leadership in support of prospective student recruitment and assist faculty and fellow students in the school of business 
Direct Marketing Association (Fall 2008 – Spring 2009)
•	Attend various speakers and panels on the topic of marketing for both educational and networking purposes
President’s Leadership Program (Fall 2004- Spring 2008)
•	Participated in leadership courses, seminars, and workshops each semester
•	Volunteered 12 hours per semester in local community


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