arielle.sheffield@gmail.com
Bio
My goal is to make a difference in other’s lives through the work I produce. And the work will be developed simply, consistently and efficiently. With the gifts and talents I have been blessed with, I will continue to cultivate them to the very best.
The interactions I have with people strengthen me professionally to be ready for any situation.
My strengths include creating, collaborating, organizing ,managing projects & events in a responsible manner. I work well in groups but tend to gravitate toward task leadership to assure the project is completed on time.
Education
Spring Arbor University (SAU), Spring Arbor, MI : Awarded May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations, minor in art/graphic design
Client Work
- Cousin Curtiss | Branding | Juneau, AK
- Take Charge Phone Model: Executive M Series | Package Design | Portage, MI
- Sydney’s Boutique | T-shirt designs | Grand Rapids, MI
- FancieFibers | Banner & Profile for Etsy shop | Manitou Beach, MI
- Take Charge Phone Models| Logos & Package Design | Portage, MI
- Mini Mogul Group | Logo | Grand Rapids, MI
- The Story Cords | Logo/packaging design | Traverse City, MI
- Arbor Agency | Re-branding/Marketing | Spring Arbor University
- Sydney’s Boutique | Graphic Design Marketing Campaign | Grand Rapids, MI
- Dr. Robert Busha, Lifewiseliving Resource Center/Nudge Books | Copy Editor for two of his book transcripts: Minute Master, Writer’s Nudge | Jackson, MI
- The Pulse, SAU Student Run Newspaper: Communication Consultant Team | problem solve to create more effective communication
- Bethany Jelen | logo design to brand her three businesses in event planning, photography and design
- Preferred Therapeutics, LLC Massage Therapy | create consistency throughout all mediums
- Katelynn Mayhew | Business card design
- Beka Schaefer | Five logo designs to use for a Vlog series called Antiquity Voyages
- Manistee Recreation Association (MRA) | re-branding ad campaign celebrating 70 years
- Paine Aquatic Center: ad campaign | new logo, website
- The Sugar Cookie | Re-branding, ad campaign
- Sacred Grounds/Starbucks: ad campaign | website design
- Municipal Supply Company | Re-branding, ad campaign
- Jackson Community Foundation (JCF) | public relations campaign
Skills |Expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Visual Communications
- Photography
- Public Speaking
Awards | Honors | Memberships | Conferences
- May 2014 – July 2015 | Manistee Community Kitchen Board | Marketing & Advertising
- January 2014 | Sheffield family awarded with Outstanding Service from MRA
- April 2012 | Attended WIL (Women in Leadership) Conference in Spring Arbor, MI
- February 2012 | Attended NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Nashville, TN
- November 2011 | Attended the AWNY(Advertising Women in New York) Conference in NYC
- May 2010 | Public Relations client (Jackson Community Foundation) winner
Volunteer
- October 2015 | Manistee Vogue Theater Costume Contest | Guest Judge
- September 2015 | Manistee’s Hop’s & Prop’s | Bartender
- July 2014 | Manistee’s Aquapalooza | Ticket Sales
- 2014 | Manistee Vogue Theater | Usher, Concessions & Sales
- September 2013 | Manistee’s Hops & Props – set-up for event
- August 2013 | MRA/Kiwanis Club Tennis Camp – instructed kids ages K-8
- July 2013 | Traverse City Film Festival – worked concessions at the Open Space
- Oct 2012 | Jackson First Church of the Nazarene – face painting for Halloween party
- (on-going since 2009) | Manistee Recreation Association
- May 2012 | Forget-Me-Never event – welcomed the citizens and pinned corsages to the ones featured in the film
- April 2012 | American Red Cross – worked the sign-in table
- Manistee Vogue Theater | welcome center – introduce people to the restoration of the building
- Manistee H.A.M. Week | face painting for kid’s activities
Work Experience
January 2014 | Present
Sales Associate, Snyder’s Shoes, Manistee, MI — “Shoes that Fit the way you live”
- customer service
- measure and fit shoes
- stock/ inventory
- social media/update website
- shoe buy: have attended MRA and Windy City
- sell quality shoes!
January 2014 | April 2014
Assistant, Manistee Recreation Association, Manistee, MI — “Promoting healthy lifestyles”
- answer phones
- sign people up for recreational programs
- clean & organize the office
- run errands
- assist the director
2013|2014
Daybreak Gallery & Studio, Manistee, MI
- Greet customers
- Share knowledge of artwork
- Cash handling
January 2013 | April 2013
Internship, Sydney’s Boutique, Grand Rapids, MI
- Advertising/Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Social Media
June 2012 | February 2014
Beauty Advisor, Walgreens, Manistee, MI & Jackson, MI
- Customer service
- Sales
- Stock/ Inventory
- Answer phones
- Clean & organize
I have been working with the public since age 13.