résumé

ANYA XING PALKOWSKI

On paper: project manager with experience in multimedia/web design, copywriting, digital communications, and game development. In real life: huge nerd looking to do interesting, stimulating work alongside other huge nerds.

GENERAL SKILLS

● Project Management ● Communication/Presentation ● Public Speaking ● Independent Self-Starter
● Editorial/Media Writing ● Print & Online Research ● Quick Skill Intake ● Personnel Management

LANGUAGE SKILLS

● Mandarin Chinese (Conversational – Advanced) ● French (Conversational – Intermediate)

TECH SKILLS

● Windows/Mac OS ● Sound Editing (Soundforge, Audacity) ● Microsoft Word, Excel, Frontpage ● Photography/Videography
● HTML/CSS ● Video Editing (Premiere, FinalCut Pro) ● Cascade CMS ● Python (Elementary)
● Adobe Dreamweaver ● Graphic Design (Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop) ● Google Analytics ● Animation (Photoshop)
● Drupal, WordPress, Joomla! ● SPSS Statistical Analysis ● CisionPoint Public Relations Software ● Typing Speed 81 WPM

EXPERIENCE

East Harlem Tutorial Program | New York, NY | June 2013 – present

New Media & Communications Associate

Brand manager and external communications officer. Experiences include:

  • Spearheading the planning, organization, and execution of all major projects including website launches, school branding, video production, logo creation, and new design materials.
  • Supporting development and program events by creating event collateral.
  • Writing copy  for web, external ads, newsletters, and informational documents.
  • Designing graphic content for invitations, flyers, reports, ads, and web use.
  • Managing design and content of email campaigns to donors for regular newsletters, breaking news, and fundraising asks.
  • Acting as official organization photographer/videographer.
  • Established new procedures regulating creation/distribution of print materials, regulating branded item orders and distribution, and standardizing use of data across marketing materials.
  • Developed new promotional materials including trifolds, informational booklets, and organization’s first Capital Campaign case statement and Annual Report.

Studio Samuel | New York, NY | February 2013 – June 2013

Multimedia and Editorial Associate

Recorded, prepared, and edited audio files and arranged QR code support for a major event. Produced flyers, sidebar ads, and informational print materials. Developed Facebook applications to maintain social media presence.

Amnesty International | New York, NY | May to August 2011; August to December 2012

Media Relations Assistant      

Wrote, copyedited, and fact-checked press releases and media advisories. Drafted Op-Eds, Letters to the Editor, and official blog posts. Maintained PR software and news section on official website. Organized events and acted as media greeter/guest handler on-site. Designed ads for publication as posters, full-page print magazines and online actions, and assisted production of a PSA on global women’s rights. Handled queries on media line, scheduled interviews with policy experts. Secured media coverage for newsflashes, events, and interviews with organization experts. Managed two interns.

Wesleyan University New Media Lab | Middletown, CT | September 2009 to May 2012

Senior Lab Assistant                                                               

Designed, edited, and maintained content on academic department webpages. Brainstormed, tested, and implemented new features for university website. Undertook web design projects for independent new media lab clients.

Pace Women’s Justice Center | White Plains, NY | July to August 2008

Paralegal Intern                                                                     

Researched and liaised with nonprofit public service organizations. Organized research in databases for public use. Completed administrative, research, maintenance, and graphic design tasks as needed by staff members.

Wesleyan University Mock Trial Team | Middletown, CT | September 2008 to May 2011   

Attorney and Witness Roles                                                     

Played civil/criminal attorney roles and defense/prosecution witness roles in invitational and regional tournaments. Prepared cases, studied case law and relevant rules of evidence, delivered opening and closing statements, and conducted direct- and cross-examinations. Helped lead team to a 6-2 record at Tufts Invitational Tournament 2009.

EDUCATION

Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | September 2008-May 2012

BA with Honors, Government/International Relations, GPA 3.84.

  • High Honors on International Relations senior exam
  • Dean’s List
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
  • Recipient of White Fellowship for excellence in Government

The Chinese University of Hong Kong  | Fo Tan, Hong Kong S.A.R. | January 2011-May 2011

International Asian Studies Programme.

INTERESTS

Creative writing. Game design. Digital art. Violin. Erhu. Archery. Video Games.

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