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

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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

To see more of my video work, visit my YouTube Channel

The Santa Claus Experience (Video)

Waterfront Fest 2024 (Video)

HER Closet Grand Opening (Video)

Mugshots Coffee (Video)

Shania & Anthony’s Wedding (Video)

Mr. Gnome Live Music (Reel)

Hair Salon (Reel)

The Movement (Reel)

Waterfronthall.com (website)

Primandbrash.com (website)

Thepublicmarket.org (website)

Mountaineerwheeling.com (website)

Milestonecompany.com (website)