Amy Essington Resume & Portfolio
Introduction
Hello, my name is Amy Essington, and I am currently seeking the next step in my professional journey. Over the course of my career, I have accumulated extensive experience in both the local news industry, where I worked for five years, and the private energy sector, where I spent an additional six years managing creative and communications initiatives.
In 2020, following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, I made the decision to launch my own business, adapting to the challenges of an unprecedented job market. While I have greatly valued the independence and growth that comes with running a small business over the past five years, I am now eager to transition into a new role where I can leverage my diverse skill set and experience in a larger organizational setting.
I am excited to bring my background in communications, creativity, and problem-solving to a dynamic team, and I look forward to exploring new opportunities where I can make a meaningful impact.
Resume
Experience –
Essington Creative
Creative Director, 2020– Present
- Market to individuals and small businesses for sales on services
- Managing Projects from pitch to completion
- Network with other small businesses
- Photography for businesses, portraits and weddings
- Videography for commercial and weddings
- Editing of both photography and video
- Designing Websites for small businesses
- Enhancing website’s SEO
- Graphic Design for web elements, logos, brochures, cards, menus
Murray Energy Corporation
Media Specialist, 2014– February 2020
- Worked directly with CEO on various company-related and philanthropic projects
- Designed and managed company’s websites
- Designed flyers, billboards, digital advertisements and invitations
- Assisted with installation of live broadcast studio
- Managed and operated live broadcast studio
- Shot and edited promotional and training videos
- Photographed employees and locations for marketing
- Managed all captured content files
- Traveled across the U.S. to setup and run audio and video for company meetings
- Captured photos and videos from helicopters and inside coal mines
- Underground coal mining certified
West Virginia Media Holdings
Director of Internet Operations, 2009– 2014
- Promoted from Web Producer to Director of Internet Operations within 1 year
- Broke web traffic records 4 years in a row
- Spearheaded local digital advertising opportunities
- Increased advertising revenue across the company’s 6 websites
- Required knowledge of SEO, Graphic Design and Web Design
- Designed placement ads for various advertisers
Education –
Bethany College
Graduated 2009
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications – Electronic Media
Volunteer Work
- Helped start Ohio Valley Mutual Aid group
- Volunteer to help with cleanups at local homeless encampments
- Advocate for individuals affected by homelessness
Portfolio
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