Revision Week 1 Project: A Tailored Resume

This a re-submission for an assignment in my Career Development online course.  In this assignment I was to create a tailored resume for a specific job opportunity.  The style of resume design I chose from Steve Harris's Designing a Resume tutorial the artistic resume style.  At this time I chose this specific style because it best fits with the design and layout of information I have to present.  While I like the looks of the other layouts I believe that to truly showcase my talent as a graphic designer this style is best suited for this job posting.
Please find the link to my resume below.
Felisha Ray Graphic Design Tailored Resume

Week 3 Analysis: Virtual Interview Preparation

This post is an assignment for my Career Development online course.  In this assignment I am preparing for a virtual interview.  I am to have a dress rehearsal with proper attire and location.
Please view my video below:

Week 3 Practice: Company Questions

This post is an assignment for my Career Development online course.  In this assignment I am to determine 5 questions I would ask at the end of an interview to determine if a potential position is the right opportunity for my career goals.  Please find my questions and notes below.

Will this position be specific for this company or is it a multi-client position?

      

     The reason this question is important to me is I am looking to work for an

     individual company or corporation.  I do not want to move into a role where I will

     be working for multiple clients.

Will this position require business attire or casual attire?

      

     My reason for this question is to gain an idea of the environment.  Generally I

     have found that in a business casual environment I am more comfortable.

Are you looking for an individual who works without constant direction?

     

      I am the type of person who takes a list of tasks and can complete them without

     being constantly reminded of the tasks I have to complete.  I do not like an

     employer who hovers over my work.

What do you consider an ideal Marketing Designer can do?

      

     Having a clearer idea outside of the described requirements of the position will

     give me a better idea of what they feel this position should really accomplish.  For

     example, some would describe a Marketing Designer as someone who has

     experience with brand development and other forms of marketing media and

     some people are really just looking for a graphics designer who can create

     promotional designs

What is the your team atmosphere like?

     

     Some employers have a group of individuals who never truly connect with each

     other and there are some who rely heavily on being able to work together to

     accomplish tasks.  I enjoy working in a team environment, especially when

     designing because I have the ability to gain insight from a different perspective

     than my own.

Week 3 Exploration: Company Research

This post is an assignment for my Career Development online course.  In this assignment I was to research my top target company.  I was to explore their history, core mission statement, corporate information that included addresses, influential personnel, and competition.
Please find my Prezi presentation and link below.

Pepsico Presentation

Week 2 Project: Network Email

This is an assignment for my Career Development online course.  In this assignment I am to draft a networking email letting my contacts know I am graduating and in the process of searching for a potential career.  I am to detail my situation and specific skill set as well as request a referral or to ask my audience to forward my information to the correct contact person.
Please find my email below:

Subject Line: Strategic Designer now Available!

Email body:

Hello,

     I hope your Monday has gotten off to a great start.  My name is Felisha Ray, and I have recently graduated from Full Sail University with my Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Media Communications.  I have been in the graphics design business for 5 years and have grown from a Customer Relations and Customer Consultant position into a Lead Graphics Design position.  My ultimate goal is to become a Media Strategist or Marketing Director for a business in search of a new and innovative design and marketing direction to reach their target consumer market.

     I have contacted you today, to help narrow my search.  I would greatly appreciate a referral from you for potential employers.  You have a unique perspective of the work ethic as well as quality of work I am able to execute.  Below I have provided links to my portfolio website as well as my professional blog that both showcase quality work from my time at Full Sail as well as designs that I have completed for my current employer.

http://www.felishahodges.com/

http://felishahodges29.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your help,

Felisha Ray

Full Sail University

felishahodges@live.com

Twitter: @felisha_hodges

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/felisharay

Week 2 Practice: Elevator Pitch

This is an assignment for my Career Development online course.  In this assignment I am to record an effective elevator pitch to a potential employer.
Please view my video below:

My MCBS MultiMedia Video

This is an assignment for my Media Communications Portfolio 5 online course.  My objective was to create a professional multimedia presentation reflecting on my time at Full Sail as well as showcase what I have learned and taken away from my courses.
Please view my video below.