PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE • HELIX EDUCATION • CLIVE, IA [JUNE 2013 - SEPTEMBER 2015] • Implemented and facilitated campus transcending new inquiry strategy to promote exceptional service and student retention by providing

quick responses and feedback on social media and optimizing the website for easier navigation.• Conserved resources and enabled quick turn-around by independently designing marketing collaterals in-house (fliers, brochures, online

graphics, photography, video, etc.) in a timely and deadline-based manner.• Achieved many successful grassroots recruiting and outreach efforts by effective team collaboration, planning, coordinating, logistics,

promotion, and overall execution of event production.• Informed and recruited potential students by representing the client institution at community, networking, military and educational events

and fairs.• Maintained client website and blog by using basic HTML knowledge and content creation.• Demonstrated social media expertise (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, Hootsuite) by increasing following, outreach and

engagement exponentially on all platforms while complying to a minimal budget.

• [06/13]Followers: Facebook: 668, Twitter: 101, Instagram and LinkedIn University: N/A • Documented online inquiries: 20.

• [09/15] Followers: Facebook: 858, Twitter: 13,972, Instagram: 124, LinkedIn University: 373. • Documented online inquiries: 69.

Achievements: Consistently surpassed recruiting/inquiry goals and achieved President’s Circle status (elite 10 percent of company) within the first year of eligibility.

UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT • SIMPSON COLLEGE • INDIANOLA, IA [FEBRUARY 2011 - APRIL 2013]• Directed and mentored student workers on logistical processes and rule enforcement of intramural activities.• Increased awareness and engagement of the Simpson College intramural program by creating and designing promotional materials such as

logos, fliers, ads, graphics and photos to post on social media and around campus.• Increased reach, followers, engagement and awareness by creating, and assisting in updating the organization’s Facebook and Twitter pages

with engaging posts, videos, photos, and responsive feedback.• Demonstrated event production knowledge by setting up, working, and tearing down intramural and community events.

MARKETING INTERN • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY • AMES, IA [MAY 2012 - AUGUST 2012]• Collaborated with various staff members in Recreation Services Department to develop lists of marketing and promotional needs and projects

for each division.• Developed methods for accessing the effectiveness of various marketing materials currently being used in the Recreation Services Department

through surveys conveying awareness and recall.• Designed brochures, fliers, fillable forms, advertisements, logos, t-shirt designs, and other promotional material for Recreation Services to be

used during the 2012-2013 year.

Charlie Sandvickcharlie.k.sandvick@gmail.com | 319-930-2186 | West Des Moines, IA 50265

linkedin.com/in/charliesandvick

Self-driven marketing communications professional with a passion and enthusiasm for social media and graphic design. Works well with deadlines and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Takes initiative to self-teach in order to finish projects and meet goals in a timely and efficient manner. Excels when working independently as well as in a committed team dynamic. Familiar with grassroots initiatives and able to do more with less.

Core competencies include:Social Media • Graphic Design • Photography • Video Editing • Relating to Target Audience • Blogging

Content Creation, Filtering & Recycling • Event Production • Organization

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIESMac/Windows • MS Office • Final Cut Pro • HTML (basic)

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign: Experienced) (Photoshop: Moderate) (Illustrator: Beginner) (Acrobat Pro: Moderate)

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts • Simpson College, Indianola, IA [April 2013]

Major: Integrated Marketing Communications - CreativeMinors: Sociology • Multimedia Journalism