ntacosta@gmail.com ♦ 336.971.6739 2945 Canter Lane ♦ Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Nathan Acosta
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Elon University, Elon, NC Major: Strategic Marketing/Corporate Communications Self-financed approximately 30% of college expenses by working 30 hours per week while enrolled full-time
May 2009
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Marketing/Communications Intern Cirrus Medical Staffing, Charlotte, NC Fall 2009 – Present Researched, planned, executed, and evaluated elements of a social media campaign emphasizing new media tactics Administered a promotion to drive volume and leading to a 40% increase of Facebook fans in one month Media Intern Summer 2008 National Agents Alliance, Burlington, NC Produced video training materials for the organization’s 8,000+ independent agents using Apple Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion Provided media support at special training events at the NAA “Campus” training facility INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Study Abroad in London, England Winter 2008 Submersed in 2,000 years of culture, art, history, and literature while studying English in the world’s capitol Sharpened interpersonal communication, critical thinking, strategic, problem solving, and navigational skills while gaining a deeper perception of world affairs and an increased sense of resourcefulness/ versatility when responding to frequent change LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Executive Director Spring 2008 – Spring 2009 Preheat 350, Elon, NC Designed a student-run, college-themed cooking television show and granted approval to produce from the student media board Managed all facets of the production, including planning/research, production, post-production, promotion, and evaluation RELATED EXPERIENCE Campaign Developer Fall 2008 Alamance Veterinary Hospital – Burlington, NC Engaged in small business development by designing a campaign based on a thorough understanding of target audiences Introduced a Twitter element into the proposal in October 2008 – several months before the site gained mainstream popularity Media Relations Coordinator Spring 2008 Plaid Day – Village of Alamance, NC Produced a media kit, two radio public service announcements, blog, and YouTube video for a small town’s annual festival Distinctly noted for creating a flexible communications package compatible with both old and new media channels Research Analyst Spring 2008 The Lighthouse – Elon University, Elon, NC Presented findings to university administration after conducting market research to determine student feedback regarding imminent changes to “The Lighthouse,” a near-campus tavern popular with generations of alumni and acquired by the university Assistant Project Manager Fall 2007 Residential Treatment Services of Alamance County – Burlington, NC Developed new business relationships and facilitated communication between the client and student web team Conducted video interviews and other media capture to provide an enriching multimedia experience NEW MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS INCLUDE Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, WordPress, Blogger, YouTube, Delicious, Digg, RSS, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, Office 2007 OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Collectively 5 years of experience in fast-paced, team-oriented, customer-first environments Server Summer 2008 – Summer 2009 Server Spring 2007 – Spring 2008 Sales Associate Summer 2006 – Winter 2006 Olive Garden, Burlington, NC Rockola Café, Burlington, NC Sheetz, Winston-Salem, NC and Mebane, NC Sales Associate Summer 2006 American Eagle, Winston-Salem, NC
Page Assistant I Fall 2003 – Fall 2005 Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC
Cashier Summer 2003 Food Lion, Winston-Salem, NC
Portfolio available at www.nathanacosta.com/employers