My Background
Personal Profile
The name "Extra Thumbs Up" comes from me being born with an extra thumb on my right hand, causing me to hold my artistic tools in an unconventional way from a young age. Regardless, it has never stopped my constant pursuit to create art and engage with those I encounter in a rich and deep way through my works and other communication skills. This leads me to my current professional career and drives me to continue to produce unique and quality works. My extra thumb does not make me "all thumbs," but has forced me to engage in my work in a distinctively minded way; working outside the box and exploring creative ideas and processes that are very unique to me.
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I gained my strong foundation in communication fundamentals by creating media in a variety of formats, including broadcast, film, graphic design, and creative writing; and shared my organizations' brand message across multiple platforms, directed crisis communications, and responded to current events and topics.
Relevant Work
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​Kirkwood Bank & Trust; Bismarck, NDD
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Create and distribute materials related to sales, training, and marketing
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential clients
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Identify target customers and markets
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Utilize social media platforms and other web-based tools to use to the promotion of products and services
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Oversee online marketing plans, analyze their effectiveness, and report results to management, addressing any questions or concerns
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Recommend improvements and modifications to existing programs and additional marketing strategies and opportunities
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Complete projects on time and on budget
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Collaborate and coordinate with other departments
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Create a multitude of designs for both internal and external messaging
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Design and develop a multitude of advertisements for a wide variety of mediums and locations
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Speak on several financial subjects publicly to a variety of audiences and comprehension levels
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Represent the company at public events both in group settings and individually
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​Kirkwood Bank & Trust; Bismarck, ND
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Develop and format newsletters and publications for interior communication
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Represent positions and individuals effectively and accurately
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Expand and create ways of engaging community members through W.I.M.
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Design posters and announce information clearly
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Collaborate with officers and team members to ensure effective communication in various projects over several mediums
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Fully complete projects on time for it to coincide with scheduled announcements
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Critique and review company messaging and branding
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Kirkwood Bank & Trust; Bismarck, ND
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Provide customers and businesses efficient and clear direction in financial interactions
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Establish and maintain relationship with community members and co-workers
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Placate troubled customers and/or employees in creative and efficient ways
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Communicate an understanding of financial strategies and material
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Train and supervise learning team members