Abby Balik's Portfolio

Abby Balik& communications

“design is so difficult because it is so simple.”

BEGINNINGS I was once told, design is so difficult because it is so simple. Understanding the power words and images can possess has been a driving force behind my ambitions. My evolution as a graphic designer and communicator is influenced by a combination of life and work experiences. The following is a representation of the skills, concepts and aesthetic eye I have developed as an emerging professional.

THE BASICS as a communIcatIons professIonal, learning to be direct, concise, and affective are essential characteristics that determine success from failure. The challenge of achieving affective communication with graphics, images and art became an interest that grew stronger through my undergraduate experience. During this time, I learned the importance of strategic planning and how to use industry standard software.

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My name is Abigail Balik and I am really looking to PLUNGEinto the field of public relations or advertising. I have a great passion for graphic design and love to travel. One day, I hope to experience working in the field of international public relations or g r a p h i c d e s i g n . But first, I’ll need some help getting my feet wet!

Ambitions

Elon University Welcomes

Luis Sanchez’s AbstractsOn display November 1-18

Isabelle Cannon Center

Free exhibit with Special Artist Reception November 2, 5:30 p.m.

A. Luis sAnchez, Design chALLenge. Photoshop, InDesign. 6”x 4” Created 10.09.2007. Assigned as an in-class design challenge, students were given 15 minutes to brainstorm, plan & create a postcard for an upcoming event.





B. seLf Promotion PostcArDs (set of 7). Photoshop, InDesign. 7.2”x 4.5” Created 12.11.2007. The concept for this self promotion piece was to create a tangible representation of my skills that reflects my personality. Rather than leaving a business card with a potential employer, this set of postcards serves as a personal reminder of my work.

AbigailBa l ik

My name is Abigail Balik and I am really looking to PLUNGEinto the field of public relations or advertising. I have a great passion for graphic design and love to travel. One day, I hope to experience working in the field of international public relations or g r a p h i c d e s i g n . But first, I’ll need some help getting my feet wet!

Ambitions

Abigail B a l i k

Elon University: Junior Standing

Corporate Communications Major

Asian/Pacific Studies Minor

G.P.A.: 3.27

The Beijing Center: Beijing, China , Jan. - May 2008

Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, Course Study, “Conducting

Business in the Pacific Rim”, January 2007

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; Adobe Photoshop, Image

Ready, InDesign, Illustrator; Dreamweaver; Final Cut Pro; Flash; LiveType

Volunteer Christian Adventurers Youth Ministries, Graham, NC

Sept. 2007 - Present

Volunteered as public relations specialist

Designed advertisements, newsletters, flyers, tentative website layout

Wrote press releases & pitches to compile in final media kit package

Aided in event planning & organization development

Server Benjamin’s Seafood Room, Burlington, NC

June 2007 - Present

Serviced guests executing customer service skills

Assisted in team building development

Executed team building tactics

Intern Yep Roc Records, Haw River, NC

Feb.,2007 - May, 2007

Assisted Radio Promotions Dept.

Organized tour schedules

Tracked weekly radio reports

Compiled artist files and clippings

Special Event Promotions Red Peg Marketing, Pittsburgh, PA

seasonal dates, 2006

Served as liaison between management and client

Developed product knowledge and organized client activities

Promoted product awareness with client interactions

Sigma Kappa Executive Council Social Chair, Public Relations

Student Society of America, Pan-Hellenic Council, New Student

Orientation, Phoenix14News, Elon Freshman Experience-

Adventures in Leadership

Proficient in French and Elementary Chinese

Education

StudyAbroad

Computer Skills

Internships &Experience

Leadership &Involvement

Language Skills

3287 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 [email protected] 412-551-0834E ducation

AbigailBa l ik

Elon University: Class of 2009 Strategic Communications Major Asian Studies Minor

Related Courses of Study: Digital Media Convergence Corporate Publishing Fine Arts and Consumerism Web Publishing

Language Skills: Conversational French and Mandarin

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StudyAbroad

Computer Skills



Language Skills

3287 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 [email protected] 412-551-0834

AbigailBa l ik

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, FileMaker Pro Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash Multi-media Final Cut Pro; LiveType

C omputer Skills

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G.P.A.: 3.27













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Education

StudyAbroad

Computer Skills



Language Skills

3287 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 [email protected] 412-551-0834S tudy Abroad

AbigailBa l ik

Beijing, China ; The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies–University of International Business and Economics, January - May 2008

Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia Course Study, –“Conducting Business in the Pacific Rim”, January 2007

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Language Skills

3287 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 [email protected] 412-551-0834

I nternships& Experience

AbigailBa l ik

Live Oak Communications, Elon, NC August 2008 - Present Organized media relation tactics Developed viral email campaign and client blog Supervised translation of promotional materials for Hispanic community Designed materials for web and print promotions

Pittsburgh Technology Council, Pittsburgh, PA June 2008 - August 2008 Designed advertisements for events and services Created weekly events and email blasts Wrote and copy-edited for web and print Assisted in strategic planning process

China Entrepreneurs, Beijing, China March 2008 - May 2008 Collaborated design efforts for organization materials & website Wrote and edited website content Compiled benefactor contact database for cold calls

Christian Adventurers Youth Ministries Graham, NC September 2007 - December 2007 Developed strategic campagin service learning project Designed advertisements, newsletters, flyers & other promotional items Created media kit package Assisted event planning & development

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3287 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 [email protected] 412-551-0834I nvolvement

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American Advertising FederationLambda Pi Eta Communications Honor SocietyFall 2008 Dean’s List CommendationSigma Kappa Executive Council Social Events Chair T-Shirt Design Chair

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All hail Diana!� is monthmarks the tenthanniversaryof her tragic death.

Take a look backat some moments

from the life of this iconic—and controversial—

woman.

1981Looking moregirl-next-doorthan royal(love thewellies!), pre-wedding, withCharles.

1981About 1 billionTV viewerswatched the

former teacherbecome a princess in a

seriouslypoufy dress.1993 Di with her boys, Harry,

left, and William, all

smiles at an amusement

park So Sweet.

1997Photogs wereall over Di’sromance with

millionaireDodi al-Fayed.This shotwas taken inSt. Tropez.

1997Di put the land minecause on themap—here,with the RedCross, shevisits a victim in Africa.

1996Just after her divorce, a smoking-hot

Di attended an eventwith the lateHarper’s Bazaar editor

Liz Tilberis.

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ZARA PHILLIPS

PETER PHILLIPS

PRINCESS BEATRICE

OF YORKNEWLY SINGLE

PRINCE WILLIAM

AMERICA FERRERA

Gorgeous, funny and

even her name’spatriotic—she’s perfect.NATALIE PORTMAN

She did play a queen

in Star Wars movies.

Bonus: a Harvard grad.BRITNEY SPEARS

Help a girl out, William—she needs

a happy ending.

Gasp! Exoticvacays, pub-lic make-out sessions—Chelsy Davyand Harrygive the tab-loids plentyto talk about.

Peter’s sis, sporty Zara,

26, likes tough rugby player

Mike Tindall.

Management consultant Autumn Kelly

lives with Peter, 29, on his mum Princess

Anne’s estate. Wow—the royals

have defi nitely loosened up.

Bea, 19, daughter of ex-Duchess of York Sarah

Ferguson, has gone out on the town

with Richard Branson protégéDave Clark.

Now that you’re single, Will,

how about an

American? Our top

three choices:

It was good while

it lasted: Will and

ex Kate Middleton.

He married a commoner!

It can happen. Check out these love matches:Classic story:

Prince Edward VIII gave up

being king to marry Ameri-can divorcée

Wallis Simpson in 1937.

Modern story: Prince Felipe fell

for divorcée Letizia Ortiz. How did

his country react? Media circus! Scandal alert: Prince Haakon wed

single mom Mette-Marit.

The press hounded prince and for-

mer student Princess Akishino until

they produced a male heir last year.

King Mohammed VI married Salma

Bennani, a computer engineer.

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Morocco

Norway

Spain172

Life is an Adventure!

CHRISTIAN ADVENTURERSYOUTH MINISTRIES

For the past 25 years, Christian Adventurers Youth Ministries has made the spiritual and academic development of youth in the Burlington and Alamance area it’s top priority.

Shouldn’t it be your’s too? Get involved today by contacting Terry Creech at (336) 226-4729

Join Sigma Kappa as

ElonMen’s Soccer takes on UNC Greensboro

Saturday11/3/07

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Bill Danylo - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Mike Buric - Electric Guitar,Vocals

Ben Balik - Bass Guitar, Vocals

Nick Haberman - Percussion

akrasia

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akrasia lone knights mobile studios: Pittsburgh / Mill-

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All songs written (c) 2003-2005 Bill Danylo Track 2

inspired by T.S. Elliot. Read a book, slacker. Aphrodite

Kallipygos (c) & (p) 2007 akrasia llc. this is the fourth

or � fth album by akrasia. collect them all to win. have

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AbigailBa l ik

“See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” -Matthew 18:10


Make a Di� erence Today

Visit Christian Adventurers Youth Ministries Online at ChristianAdventureYouth.Org or call (336) 226-4729


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Recorded, produced, arranged, engineered, reverbed, deconstructed, salvaged, and semi-mastered by akrasia lone knights mobile studios: Pittsburgh / Mill-vale Drums recorded at christian’s mansion on a hill All songs written (c) 2003-2005 Bill Danylo Track 2 inspired by T.S. Elliot. Read a book, slacker. Aphrodite Kallipygos (c) & (p) 2007 akrasia llc. this is the fourth or fifth album by akrasia. collect them all to win. have a good time all the time.

www.akrasia.com


Bill Danylo - Vocals, Acoustic GuitarMike Buric - Electric Guitar,VocalsBen Balik - Bass Guitar, VocalsNick Haberman - Percussion

akrasia

Recorded, produced, arranged, engineered, reverbed, deconstructed, salvaged, and semi-mastered by akrasia lone knights mobile studios: Pittsburgh / Mill-vale Drums recorded at christian’s mansion on a hill All songs written (c) 2003-2005 Bill Danylo Track 2 inspired by T.S. Elliot. Read a book, slacker. Aphrodite Kallipygos (c) & (p) 2007 akrasia llc. this is the fourth or fifth album by akrasia. collect them all to win. have a good time all the time.

www.akrasia.com

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All hail Diana!This monthmarks the tenthanniversaryof her tragic death.Take a look backat some momentsfrom the life of this iconic—and controversial—woman.

1981Looking moregirl-next-doorthan royal(love thewellies!), pre-wedding, withCharles.

1981About 1 billionTV viewerswatched the former teacherbecome a princess in a seriouslypoufy dress.

1993 Di with her boys, Harry, left, and William, all smiles at an amusement

park So Sweet.

1997Photogs wereall over Di’sromance withmillionaireDodi al-Fayed.This shotwas taken inSt. Tropez.

1997Di put the land minecause on themap—here,with the RedCross, shevisits a victim in Africa.

1996Just after her divorce, a smoking-hot Di attended an eventwith the lateHarper’s Bazaar editor Liz Tilberis.

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NATALIE PORTMANShe did play a queen in Star Wars movies. Bonus: a Harvard grad.

BRITNEY SPEARSHelp a girl out, William—she needsa happy ending.

Gasp! Exoticvacays, pub-lic make-out sessions—

Chelsy Davyand Harry

give the tab-loids plenty

to talk about.

Peter’s sis, sporty Zara, 26, likes tough rugby player Mike Tindall.

Management consultant Autumn Kelly lives with Peter, 29, on his mum Princess Anne’s estate. Wow—the royals have definitely loosened up.

Bea, 19, daughter of ex-Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, has gone out on the town with Richard Branson protégéDave Clark.

Now that you’re single, Will,

how about an American? Our top

three choices:

It was good while it lasted: Will and ex Kate Middleton.

He married a commoner!

It can happen. Check out these love matches:

Classic story: Prince Edward

VIII gave up being king to marry Ameri-can divorcée

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Modern story: Prince Felipe fell for divorcée Letizia Ortiz. How did his country react? Media circus!

Scandal alert: Prince Haakon wed single mom Mette-Marit.

The press hounded prince and for-mer student Princess Akishino until they produced a male heir last year.

King Mohammed VI married Salma Bennani, a computer engineer.

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Morocco

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Also, one winner in the New Business Category and one winner in the Existing Business Category will be announced. Each winner will receive a check for $22,500.

Date: Monday, June 23

time: 5:30 - 6 p.m. Registration and Networking 6 - 7:30 p.m. Featured Speaker and Announcement of Phase III Winners 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Venue: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse 225 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Valet parking available at Hyde Park

Cost: $25 EnterPrize participant or Council Member $50 Non-Member

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receive discounts on tuition and fees with the council’s tuition discount Program.with the addition of the Pittsburgh technical institute, Pittsburgh filmmakers and duquesne university’s Project management Professionals, now even more members can take advantage of the tuition discount Program.

the program offers significant discounts in tuition and/or fees from participating higher education institutions to council member companies and their employees. for more information, visit http://www.pghtech.org/why-join/member-benefits and click on tuition discount.

Breakfast Briefing: Sources of Government Funding and Fundraising Mechanics

Join us for a special Breakfast Briefing designed to reveal sources of funding from federal, state and local government entities. Joe Kuklis, CEO of GSP Consulting Corp., will discuss important issues related to revenue generation. Douglas Rabuzzi, a partner at business law firm Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, will discuss some of the legal mechanics involved in raising equity for a business.

Date: Wednesday, July 23tiMe: 7 - 7:45 a.m. Registration, Coffee and Networking 7:45 a.m. Breakfast 8 - 9:30 a.m. ProgramVenue: Doubletree Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh City CenterCoSt: $40 Member | $80 Non-MemberReGiSteR: www.pghtech.org | [email protected] | 412.918.4229

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e. teQ radIo ad. Illustrator, InDesign. 5” x 8”. Created 07.15.2008. Half page magazine ad created for The Pittsburgh Techology Council to promote their radio program. This piece was featured in TEQ (Technology, Entrpreneurship, Quality)Magazine.

Turn OnTune In

FInd OuTKQV 1410 AM, TeQ radio

Profiling the Region’s Hottest Technology Companies & People

Tune In the 4th Mondayof each Month at 7 p.m. &

8 a.m. the following Saturday

Download TEQ Radio shows 24-7 at http://news.pghtech.org/techradio.cfm

f. Breakfast BrIefIng promo. Illustrator, InDesign. 5.065”x 6.625”. Created 07.30.2008. Quarter page magazine ad created for an event for The Pittsburgh Techology Council. This piece was featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Breakfast Briefing: Sources of Government Funding and Fundraising Mechanics

Join us for a special Breakfast Briefing designed to reveal sources of funding from federal, state and local government entities. Joe Kuklis, CEO of GSP Consulting Corp., will discuss important issues related to revenue generation. Douglas Rabuzzi, a partner at business law firm Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, will discuss some of the legal mechanics involved in raising equity for a business.

Date: Wednesday, July 23tiMe: 7 - 7:45 a.m. Registration, Coffee and Networking 7:45 a.m. Breakfast 8 - 9:30 a.m. ProgramVenue: Doubletree Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh City CenterCoSt: $40 Member | $80 Non-MemberReGiSteR: www.pghtech.org | [email protected] | 412.918.4229

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g. tuItIon dIscount ad. Illustrator, InDesign. 5” x 8”. Created 07.20.2008. Half page magazine ad created for The Pittsburgh Techology Council to promote their tuition discount program. This piece was featured in TEQ (Technology, Entrpreneurship, Quality)Magazine.

Join the in-crowd

receive discounts on tuition and fees with the council’s tuition discount Program.with the addition of the Pittsburgh technical institute, Pittsburgh filmmakers and duquesne university’s Project management Professionals, now even more members can take advantage of the tuition discount Program.

the program offers significant discounts in tuition and/or fees from participating higher education institutions to council member companies and their employees. for more information, visit http://www.pghtech.org/why-join/member-benefits and click on tuition discount.

h. enterprIze event flIer. Illustrator, InDesign. 8.5” x 11”. Created 06.25.2008. Event promotion created for The Pittsburgh Technology Council.

stanD out

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ENTERPRIZE.PGHTECH.ORG

JOIN Us FOR THE ENTERPRIZE PHasE III awaRds

Sridhar Tayur, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SmartOps Corporation, will be the featured speaker for the evening. SmartOps was the first winner of the EnterPrize Business Plan Competition in 1999. Tayur will talk about how the EnterPrize win influenced the success of his company and where they are today.

Also, one winner in the New Business Category and one winner in the Existing Business Category will be announced. Each winner will receive a check for $22,500.

Date: Monday, June 23

time: 5:30 - 6 p.m. Registration and Networking 6 - 7:30 p.m. Featured Speaker and Announcement of Phase III Winners 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Venue: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse 225 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Valet parking available at Hyde Park

Cost: $25 EnterPrize participant or Council Member $50 Non-Member

RegisteR: www.pghtech.org [email protected] 412.918.4229

sponsoReD by:Citizens Bank | Comcast Business Class | Idea Foundry | Innovation Works | KFMR Katz Ferraro McMurtry, P.C. | Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse | R.P. Simmons Family Foundation

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CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT as a communIcatIons professIonal, learning to be direct, concise, and affective are essential characteristics that determine success from failure. The challenge of achieving affective communication with graphics, images and art became an interest that grew stronger through my undergraduate experience. During this time, I learned the importance of strategic planning and how to use industry standard software.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION NETWORK

Join us Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to celebrate the launch of our new “Community Conversation Network”, the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce’s new social media network. Chamber members and community residents are all welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Where: 610 South Lexington Ave., Burlington, NC 27215When: Wednesday, September 9Time: 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.For more information, please contact the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerceat 336.228.1338.

IMPROVED INTERACTIVE

and

Join us as theAlamance County Area Chamber of Commerce becomes

09.09.09

who W h a t where W h e n WHY ? 09.09.09

Join us Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to celebrate the launch of “Community Conversation”, the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Social Network. Chamber members and community residents are all welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Where:610SouthLexingtonAve., Burlington,NC27215When:Wednesday,Septermber9Time: 7:30-10:30p.m.

CommunityConversationisasocialnetworkandresourcesupportedbytheAlamanceCountyAreaChamberofCommerceandservestobenefitchambermembersandAlamanceCountyresidents.

Wearelookingtoexpandthechamberbyworkinghardertopromotethebusinnesdevelopmentandcommunityinolvement.TheofficiallaunchofourCommunityConversationnetworkissoonapproachingsowehopeyouwillbesuretosavethedateandjoinusinthecelebration.

Untilthen,besuretocheckoutallofthenewresourceswehaveaddedwithourinteractivenetworkbyvisitingwww.alamancechamber.com.

IMPROVED INTERACTIVEand

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!?

Wearestillthesamechamberbutnowwehaveextendedourbenefitssothatwearebiggerandbetter.LogonandbecomearegistereduseronlinetocheckoutallthegreatfeaturesoftheCommunityConversationandyoucanhelpus,helpyoumakethemostofyourmembershipandcommunity!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CommunityConversationworkstoreachouttopromote thedevelopmentoflocalandregionalbusinessesinAl manceCounty.Thebenefitstobusinessdevelopment include: • ImprovingBusinesstoBusinessrelationshipswithquickand

convenientmemberlog-inaccess• Increasingawarenessofeconomicdevelopmentthrough

ourE-Newsletter• Creatinganopencommunicationamongmembers,employees,

andresidentsbyutilizingtheCommunityConversation bloganddiscussionboard

• Strengtheningmemberandemployeerelationsbyusingsocial mediaoutletssuchasFacebookandLinkedIn

• Promotingbeneficialbusinnespracticesthroughour MonthlyEmailBlasts

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CommunityConversationworkstoreachouttopromote thedevelopmentoflocalandregionalbusinessesinAl manceCounty.Thebenefitstobusinessdevelopment include: • Improvingcommunityandbusinessrelationshipswithopen

communicationthroughtheCommunityconversationblogand discussionboard

• Increasingawarenessofjobandvolunteeropportunitiesthrough ourEmailBlastsandJobResourcelistings

• Promotingcommunityinvolvementthroughchamberevents announcedinourE-Newsletter

• Strengtheningcommuntityawarenessandinvolvementsbyusing socialmediaoutletssuchasFacebookandLinkedIn

We’re Going Green and Getting Online!

ALAMANCE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau is switching from your mailbox to your inbox. Starting next month, we will distribute the Chamber Monthly Mailers via email to go green and save some green. As a valued member, we hope you will join us in our interactive move. However, if you would prefer to continue to receive the mailers directly to your home, just let us know. Either fill out the information below and return this postcard to our office or email us at [email protected] in order to request to stay on our mailing list.

Name Address

I would like to remain on the direct mailing list for the Chamber’s Monthly Mailers

A L A M A N C E C O U N T Y A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

A strategic campaign for the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce, introducing innovative member outreach strategies through social media tactics.


Presented by Amanda Peterson, Jonathan Isley, Cameron Miller, Katherine Painter, and Abby Balik

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Impact Member behavior and

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A L A M A N C E C O U N T Y A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

A strategic campaign for the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce, introducing innovative member outreach strategies through social media tactics.


Presented by Amanda Peterson, Jonathan Isley, Cameron Miller, Katherine Painter, and Abby Balik

over my last colllege semester, I worked with a team of my peers to develop and pitch a proposed social media campaign for a local chamber of commerce. I was appointed Creative Director to supervise the visibility initiatives. The planning involved a tiered system of development through three distinct phases.

i. monthLy mAiLer PostcArD. Illustrator, InDesign. 6”x4” Created 04.21.2009. In order to drive members to social media and Web 2.0 outlets, traditional mail newsletters were converted to an e-newsletter campaign. To inform members, this postcard was created and pitched as a“going green” effort.

We’re Going Green and Getting Online!

ALAMANCE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau is switching from your mailbox to your inbox. Starting next month, we will distribute the Chamber Monthly Mailers via email to go green and save some green. As a valued member, we hope you will join us in our interactive move. However, if you would prefer to continue to receive the mailers directly to your home, just let us know. Either fill out the information below and return this postcard to our office or email us at [email protected] in order to request to stay on our mailing list.

Name Address

I would like to remain on the direct mailing list for the Chamber’s Monthly Mailers

J. LAunch PArty sAve the DAte/invite. InDesign. 11”x17” Created 04.25.2009. A launch party was suggested to highlight the social media campaign. The concept of the invitation is to serve as a tangible desk item, with each flap of the invite serving a call to action or information design aspect.

A Special Message f rom ALAMANCE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 610 South Lexington Ave., Burlington, NC 27215

Mr./Ms.Valued Member123 Valued Member Lane

Burlington, NC 27215

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who W h a t where W h e n WHY ? 09.09.09

Join us Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to celebrate the launch of “Community Conversation”, the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Social Network. Chamber members and community residents are all welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Where:610SouthLexingtonAve., Burlington,NC27215When:Wednesday,Septermber9Time: 7:30-10:30p.m.

CommunityConversationisasocialnetworkandresourcesupportedbytheAlamanceCountyAreaChamberofCommerceandservestobenefitchambermembersandAlamanceCountyresidents.

Wearelookingtoexpandthechamberbyworkinghardertopromotethebusinnesdevelopmentandcommunityinolvement.TheofficiallaunchofourCommunityConversationnetworkissoonapproachingsowehopeyouwillbesuretosavethedateandjoinusinthecelebration.

Untilthen,besuretocheckoutallofthenewresourceswehaveaddedwithourinteractivenetworkbyvisitingwww.alamancechamber.com.

IMPROVED INTERACTIVEand

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!?

Wearestillthesamechamberbutnowwehaveextendedourbenefitssothatwearebiggerandbetter.LogonandbecomearegistereduseronlinetocheckoutallthegreatfeaturesoftheCommunityConversationandyoucanhelpus,helpyoumakethemostofyourmembershipandcommunity!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CommunityConversationworkstoreachouttopromote thedevelopmentoflocalandregionalbusinessesinAl manceCounty.Thebenefitstobusinessdevelopment include: • ImprovingBusinesstoBusinessrelationshipswithquickand

convenientmemberlog-inaccess• Increasingawarenessofeconomicdevelopmentthrough

ourE-Newsletter• Creatinganopencommunicationamongmembers,employees,

andresidentsbyutilizingtheCommunityConversation bloganddiscussionboard

• Strengtheningmemberandemployeerelationsbyusingsocial mediaoutletssuchasFacebookandLinkedIn

• Promotingbeneficialbusinnespracticesthroughour MonthlyEmailBlasts

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CommunityConversationworkstoreachouttopromote thedevelopmentoflocalandregionalbusinessesinAl manceCounty.Thebenefitstobusinessdevelopment include: • Improvingcommunityandbusinessrelationshipswithopen

communicationthroughtheCommunityconversationblogand discussionboard

• Increasingawarenessofjobandvolunteeropportunitiesthrough ourEmailBlastsandJobResourcelistings

• Promotingcommunityinvolvementthroughchamberevents announcedinourE-Newsletter

• Strengtheningcommuntityawarenessandinvolvementsbyusing socialmediaoutletssuchasFacebookandLinkedIn

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k. LAunch PArty Poster. Illustrator, InDesign. 11”x17” Created 04.28.2009. A poster promoting the launch party was created for chamber members to display in the window of their businesses.


Join us Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to celebrate the launch of our new “Community Conversation Network”, the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce’s new social media network. Chamber members and community residents are all welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Where: 610 South Lexington Ave., Burlington, NC 27215When: Wednesday, September 9Time: 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.For more information, please contact the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerceat 336.228.1338.

IMPROVED INTERACTIVE

and

Join us as theAlamance County Area Chamber of Commerce becomes

09.09.09

ART ADMINISTRATION workIng for an art center, my visual communication skills and creativity are tested daily to produce marketing, promotional, and advertising materials at a grass-roots level. The area of non-profit art administration requires working with limited resources and relying on innovation; a lesson that cannot be taught in a classroom or found in a book.

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FEATURED PERFORMANCESEVERY FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY 7-9 PM

Join us for an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and jazz at Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

SWEET

February 5 – Jessica LeeFebruary 12 – Howie Alexander Trio

February 19 – Robbie KleinFebruary 26 – Max Leake

200 Broad St. Sewickley, PA 15143412.741.4405 SweetwaterArtCenter.Org

Frits 7-9 pm

CAROLYN PERTEETE - September 18 This rising star with incrediblevocals will perform original musicthat combines jazz, R&B and soul

A music series featuring 4 concerts showcasing a different style of jazz each week. Refreshmements, wine and hors d’oeurveswill be served.

Purchase your tickets early and save. Seating is limted

Sweetwater Center for the Arts200 Broad StreetSewickley, PA 15143412.741.4405

Price-Members-$8 advance / $10 day of eventNon-Members- $12 advance / $15 day of event

www.sweetwaterartcenter.org

Fridays 7-9 pm

Members: $8 advance / $10 day of event Non-members: $12 advance / $15 day of event

200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-4405 www.SweetwaterArtCenter.org

The “Dwayne Dolphin Presents” Music Series, Fridays 7:00-9:00pm

Doors open 6:30 pm / Seating is limited

Members: $8 advance / $10 day of event

Non-Members: $12 advance / $15 day of event

MARTY ASHBY TRIO September 11 Ashby, Executive Producer of MCG Jazz, will perform his exhilarating sounds of straight jazz

CAROLYN PERTEETE September 18 This rising star with incredible vocals will perform original music that combines jazz, R&B and soul

SALSAMBA October 9 Salsamba combines American jazz with the spicy rhythms of Cuba, Brazil and the Caribbean

DWAYNE DOLPHIN PICCOLOBASS BAND October 16This band will electrify the audiencewith their own blend of jazz & funk

MAVUNO XIIIP E R F O R M A N C E S

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Sponsored by the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce & Sewickley Borough Councilwww.sewickleychamber.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 530-9 PM

SEWICKLEY FALL

GALLERY WALKSewickley Gallery and Frame Shop549 Beaver StreetDwelling Places, Mixed mediaFront: Caught Up by Jean K. Stephens.

The House of Two Sisters549 ½ Beaver StreetDwelling Places, Works on paperFront: Big White House by Bill Stephens

The Sewickley Café409 Beaver StreetSelected artists will be on display.

International Images, Ltd.514 Beaver StreetFrom Mod to Modern: Celebrating Pittsburgh Associated Artists of the 60’sFront: Mardi Gras Vortex by Aaronel deRoy Gruber

Clearview Federal Credit Union510 Beaver StreetWatercolors and Wood BurningsTom Malagise, displays works in watercolors, wood burnings, and pen & inkFront: Barn in Winter by Tom Malagise

The Penguin Bookshop420 Beaver StreetSelected artists will be on display.

Gallery -30-533 Beaver StreetWest Hills Art League ExhibitArtwork ranges from portraits and landscapes, still-life and abstract in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Front: Monet’s Church by Dianne Bauman

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Elan Gallery427 Broad StreetPaintings from the Patio Showcases: Joan Barenbregge, Linda Breen, Darlene Dech, Marianne Fadden, Claire Hardy, and Gail Murray

Cuttings524 Locust PlaceFall into BloomVarious everlasting and fresh botanical sculptures by CuttingsFront: Bittersweet Orchids by Jim Price

The Market341 Beaver StreetVarious WorksIllustrations, paintings, embroideriesFront: The Portrait by Anne Eden

Sweetwater Center for the Arts200 Broad StreetFirst Fruit XIIISouls of my Sisters: Dedicated to First Lady Michelle Obama, MAVUNO’s 13th annual exhibition, performance by Joy Ike at 7:30pmFront: Mother Earth by Terri Perpich

The Gift Corner422 Broad StreetOil Paintings by Bill CookCollection of Landscapes, Seascapes, and Marine PaintingsFront: Crossing the Little Sewickley by Bill Cook

Gallery Walk Extension (GWX)Showcasing local talentA. 439 Broad StreetB. 507 Beaver StreetC. 511 Beaver StreetD. 541 Beaver StreetE. 417 Beaver StreetF. 510 Beaver Street

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 530-9 pm

L. fALL gALLery WALk Poster. Illustrator, InDesign. 11”x17” Created 09.01.2009. A poster promoting an event for Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

Sponsored by the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce & Sewickley Borough Councilwww.sewickleychamber.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 530-9 PM

SEWICKLEY FALL

GALLERY WALKSewickley Gallery and Frame Shop549 Beaver StreetDwelling Places, Mixed mediaFront: Caught Up by Jean K. Stephens.

The House of Two Sisters549 ½ Beaver StreetDwelling Places, Works on paperFront: Big White House by Bill Stephens

The Sewickley Café409 Beaver StreetSelected artists will be on display.

International Images, Ltd.514 Beaver StreetFrom Mod to Modern: Celebrating Pittsburgh Associated Artists of the 60’sFront: Mardi Gras Vortex by Aaronel deRoy Gruber

Clearview Federal Credit Union510 Beaver StreetWatercolors and Wood BurningsTom Malagise, displays works in watercolors, wood burnings, and pen & inkFront: Barn in Winter by Tom Malagise

The Penguin Bookshop420 Beaver StreetSelected artists will be on display.

Gallery -30-533 Beaver StreetWest Hills Art League ExhibitArtwork ranges from portraits and landscapes, still-life and abstract in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Front: Monet’s Church by Dianne Bauman

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Sweetwater Center for the Arts®200 Broad St., Sewickley PA 15143 sweetwaterartcenter.org 412.741.4405

Elan Gallery427 Broad StreetPaintings from the Patio Showcases: Joan Barenbregge, Linda Breen, Darlene Dech, Marianne Fadden, Claire Hardy, and Gail Murray

Cuttings524 Locust PlaceFall into BloomVarious everlasting and fresh botanical sculptures by CuttingsFront: Bittersweet Orchids by Jim Price

The Market341 Beaver StreetVarious WorksIllustrations, paintings, embroideriesFront: The Portrait by Anne Eden

Sweetwater Center for the Arts200 Broad StreetFirst Fruit XIIISouls of my Sisters: Dedicated to First Lady Michelle Obama, MAVUNO’s 13th annual exhibition, performance by Joy Ike at 7:30pmFront: Mother Earth by Terri Perpich

The Gift Corner422 Broad StreetOil Paintings by Bill CookCollection of Landscapes, Seascapes, and Marine PaintingsFront: Crossing the Little Sewickley by Bill Cook

Gallery Walk Extension (GWX)Showcasing local talentA. 439 Broad StreetB. 507 Beaver StreetC. 511 Beaver StreetD. 541 Beaver StreetE. 417 Beaver StreetF. 510 Beaver Street

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SEWICKLEY FALLGALLERY WALK

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 530-9 pm

m. sWeetWAter course cAtALog. Illustrator, InDesign. 8.5” x11”, 32-pages. Created 11.15.2009. As graphic designer at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, I am responsible for creating our quarterly course catalog.

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Sweetwater Celebrates 35 years in 2010!See page 2 for details.

SweetwaterCenter for the Arts

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n. mAvuno PerformAnces Poster. Illustrator, InDesign. 11”x 17” Created 08.20.2009. A poster to promote an annual festival of African-American culture, held by Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

Frits 7-9 pm

CAROLYN PERTEETE - September 18 This rising star with incrediblevocals will perform original musicthat combines jazz, R&B and soul

A music series featuring 4 concerts showcasing a different style of jazz each week. Refreshmements, wine and hors d’oeurveswill be served.

Purchase your tickets early and save. Seating is limted

Sweetwater Center for the Arts200 Broad StreetSewickley, PA 15143412.741.4405

Price-Members-$8 advance / $10 day of eventNon-Members- $12 advance / $15 day of event

www.sweetwaterartcenter.org

Fridays 7-9 pm

Members: $8 advance / $10 day of event Non-members: $12 advance / $15 day of event

o. sWeetJAzz PostcArD/AD. Illustrator. 8.622”x5.5905” Created 12.01.2009. Promotional postcard to highlight annual music series held at Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

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FEATURED PERFORMANCESEVERY FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY 7-9 PM

Join us for an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and jazz at Sweetwater Center for the Arts.

SWEET

February 5 – Jessica LeeFebruary 12 – Howie Alexander Trio

February 19 – Robbie KleinFebruary 26 – Max Leake

200 Broad St. Sewickley, PA 15143412.741.4405 SweetwaterArtCenter.Org

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www.abbybalik.com.

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Allison Park, Pennsylvania [email protected]

412.551.0834

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