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.