Resume-Sean H. Smith

Education and Training

Master of Arts, Interactive Media Elon University

May 2010

Elon University (2009-2010)

May 1998

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Specialized Training/Professional Development Feb. 2007, Feb. 2008 Management Development Training I and II

SEAN H. SMITH www.biologydesign.com

2418L Lake Brandt Pl. Greensboro, NC 27455 sean.h.smith76@gmail.com

Top performing manager with interests in employing interactive media with biological marketing and education.

Technical Skills • • • • • • • • •

Adobe Photoshop (experienced) Adobe InDesign (experienced) Adobe Flash (intermediate) Adobe Illustrator (intermediate) HTML (intermediate) CSS (intermediate) Final Cut Pro (beginner) Various audio editing programs Microsoft Office/Outlook

Qualifications Summary

• 13 years of experience in veterinary medicine, management, and sales.

• Experience working closely with exotic animals.

• Perform medical procedures on exotic animals, bison and tigers from Greensboro Natural Science Center as a vet tech.

• Develop relationships and networks with high-level managers of multimillion dollar companies such as Volvo Trucks and Landmark Aviation.

• Communicate with accounts to determine their business goals and provide solutions.

Biology Related Experience

Veterinary Technician

Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital 2001-2002 • Assisted in routine and emergency surgery.

• Familiar with anatomy and physiology of various animals.

• Involved in doctor to client relations.

• Oversaw group of 3 kennel attendants.

• Veterinary product and supply sales.

Veterinary Technician

Lawndale Veterinary Hospital 1999-2001 • Assisted in routine and emergency surgery.

• Liaison between doctors and clients.

• Veterinary product and supply sales.

• Aided in overseeing 8-12 kennel attendants.

Internship 1998 Carolina Tiger Rescue (Formally CPT) • Worked in close proximity with exotic and domestic animals.

• Trained in feeding large cats and other exotic animals • Repaired, maintained, and cleaned animal enclosures.

• Provided medical care to young and injured animals.

Management Experience Branch Rental Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Sept. 2002-May 2008 • Increased fleet size by 14% within first nine months over taking over branch with outside marketing, aggressive brand sales, and excellent customer service.

• Oversaw operations of two separate branches with five employees.

• Opened second branch with constant fleet growth, up to 1300% in the first year.

• Averaged six quality business leads per

Multi Media

BioDesign

www.biologydesign.com • Portfolio and ecological education web site of Sean H. Smith. (in development) • created with use of CSS, HTML, Adobe Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photo shop.

• showcase of design, web site, and animation work.

Earth University, LaFlor

http://asmallbrightidea.com/downtoearth/PAGES/ indexDTE.html http://asmallbrightidea.com/laflor/PAGES/indexLAFLOR.html Ecological Advisor • educated production team in the local ecology and botany.

Photographer • captured natural scenic and production photographs for use on the various web pages.

Audio technician • recorded and edited natural sounds and interviews to embed in web site.

Photography editor • digitally edited all photographs to be used on the web site.

Web Designer • assisted in design of pages that incorporated photographs.

Copy writer • researched and identified species to

include in photo captions.

• cowrote copy describing the various tourisms.

Sugar Rush Fudge

http://student.elon.edu/dkennedy6/sugar-rush/ index.html Social Media Manager • created a social network page to increase the company’s online presence.

Photographer • assisted in taking on location and product photographs.

Doritos Commercial

Writer • involved in script writing

• month generated by cold calls and other creative means of marketing to local businesses.

• Maintained packaged sales number • of 60% or higher.

• Raised ESQI (Enterprise Service Quality Index) from low 70% to high 80% satisfaction rate, in first three months as manager.

• Reduced branch’s bad debt by 23% in fiscal year 2008.

Research

The Effectiveness of Video Live-casting in the Science Education of Elementary Aged Students • An exhibition of how video live-casting can be employed to improve science education in elementary schools.

The Effects of Multimedia on the Environment • Explains the processes of multimedia production and the impact on the environment and it’s impact on policy.

Is Science Extinct in Journalism?

• An investigation into why science doesn’t seem to be covered in regional and national news when there are issues of conservation and sustainability that affect us all.

The Future Outlook of Serious Games • A look into the interface design of educational video games and the role it plays in enhancing a game’s effectiveness in engaging students and increasing knowledge.