Resume

Ryan F. Parma
31 Moro Dr .
Hamilton Twp. , NJ 08619
609-638-5922
parma@rider.edu

PURPOSE
To supplement my graphic and multimedia studies, and to gain real-world experience in the publication and design field.

EDUCATION

Rider University , Lawrenceville , NJ.
Bachelor of Arts degree: Journalism with Multimedia concentration (Graduation May 2005)
Cumulative GPA: 3.15. GPA in major: 3.45.

Honors - Dean’s List, Fall 2003.

RELEVANT COURSES
Multimedia Communication, Intro and Advanced Publication Design, Intro and Advanced
Writing for the Media I and II
Digital Media for the Internet

RELEVANT SKILLS

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. MultiAd Creator Pro. QuarkXPress. Macromedia Dreamweaver. Microsoft FrontPage, Office 2000/XP.

Technology: Working knowledge of Windows 95/98, 2000, XP/NT, and MacOS operating systems.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The Princeton Packet. 300 Witherspoon St. , Princeton , NJ
Graphic Designer, May – August 2004

- Interned at the Princeton Packet as a scanner operator, then later as a graphic designer.
- Experience scanning and touching-up photographs in Photoshop. Preparation for print.
- Advertisement building. Design of advertisements for clients for print in all 14 of the company’s local newspapers.
- Experience proof reading advertisements.

Divine Pizza & Restaurant , Trenton , NJ . 609-888-4005.
Delivery, April 2000 – Present

-Delivery of food, providing prompt and friendly service to customers in a fast-paced work environment.

ACTIVITIES

Rider University

Webpage Development Chair for the Association of Commuting Students (2003-Present).
-Design of website and graphics, maintenance and updates.

“Bronc Buddy” Freshman Orientation Group Leader (2003 - Present).
-Leader of a group of 20-25 freshmen through three-day long orientation activities.

Student Senate Representative (2003-Present).
-Representation of 100 commuter students through the Student Government Association senate.

Ambassador Program Representative (2003 - Present).
-Program includes bringing prospective students to classes and meeting with professors.

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