William K. Porterfield
609 Calle Rinconada Santa Barbara, CA 93105 614.325.6876 Porterfield17@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a creative position with an innovative company or P.R./advertising/marketing agency where my writing expertise, global mentality, and imaginative energy will translate into success for the business and clients alike.
EDUCATION
Franklin College Switzerland ‐ Lugano, Switzerland May 06 – Present B.A. International Communications (Media Production), Minor in French Academic Travel Programs: Egypt, Germany, Greece, and Morocco Wabash College – Crawfordsville, Indiana Aug. 04 – May 06 Languages Computer Proficiency • English: Native • Windows & Mac OS X Operating Systems • French: Fluent • Microsoft Office • Italian: Conversational • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
WORK EXPERIENCE
Writer / Intern Feb. 09 – Present Touring & Tasting Magazine, Santa Barbara, CA Write advertorial articles and monthly newsletter. Assistant to the Editor‐in‐Chief. Contribute to the editing, design, and layout. Develop and manage the magazine’s online and social networking presence. Preschool Teacher Aug. 06 – Dec. 06 Burbank Early Childhood School, Columbus, OH Responsible for the daily classroom activities and education of children ages 3 to 5 in the Upper Arlington City School District. Studio Manager Aug. 05 – May 06 Wabash College Electronic Recording Studio, Crawfordsville, Indiana Managed, monitored, and operated the college’s music studio. Administrative Assistant Portwales Investments LLC, Columbus, OH May 07 – Aug. 07 A small investment management firm.
Administrative Assistant CPH & Associates, Chicago, IL June 05 – Aug. 05 Liability insurance provider for mental health professionals.
ACIVITIES & VOLUNTEERING
• Opinion, arts, and sports writer for Wabash’s student newspaper, The Bachelor. • Unpaid graphic design work for Universal Language Productions Ltd. and others. • Event coordinator for several of Franklin College’s student clubs. • Alumni Relations Chairman and Social Chairman at Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. • After‐school tutor for state placement exams at Kent Elementary, Columbus, OH. • Middle school and lower school Lacrosse coach.
References available upon request.