JAMES G. IRVING 558 Church Street New Britain, Connecticut 06051 (860) 832-8138 irving@ccsu.edu www.jamesgirving.com SUMMARY: M.S.

in Educational Technologies, B.A. in Communications. Diverse managerial, sales and customer service experience. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Britain, CT M.S. in Educational Technologies, May 2014 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Britain, CT B.A. in Communication, May 2010

EDUCATION:

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2012Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut Present University Assistant Installation and maintenance of security camera, alarms, and electronic lock systems. Installation of handicapped access systems. Purchasing and upkeep of professional audio and video equipment. Supervision of student workers. Training and development of student workers in above duties. Maintenance of auditorium electronics and systems. 2002Present WEDDING AND PARTY CONNECTION, New Britain, Connecticut Owner Provide a full array of event planning services including entertainment, digital and film photography, video production, computerized digital video editing, and custom client website design. Negotiate terms and conditions with clients. Design and maintain the company website. Perform various bookkeeping duties including the maintenance of the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable database. Recruit and supervise all subcontractors. VALARIS MEDIA, LLC, Hartford, Connecticut Project Manager Facilitated relationships with businesses and negotiate terms and conditions with clients. Designed and maintained clients websites and optimize images In Photoshop for the Internet. Facilitated and supervised design teams. Performed various media planning and production duties as needed AFTERHOURS FORMALWEAR, Danbury, Connecticut Assistant Manager Consulted directly with customers to sell retail and rental formalwear items. Resolved client issues. Recruited Personnel. Trained store personnel. Performed various bookkeeping activities. LIFETOUCH PORTRAIT STUDIOS, Danbury, Connecticut Studio Manager Produced family portraiture and sold portrait packages. Developed in-store promotions to increase sales. Resolved client problems. Recruited personnel. Trained store personnel. Processed weekly payroll. Completed bookkeeping activities

20052008

20052006

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COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint FrontPage Flash CS6 Various Others

Final Cut Pro 6 Adobe Indesign HTML Photoshop iBooks Author Smart Board Tools Excellent Aptitude for Learning New Software

EXTRA-CURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: 2008-Present Brotherhood Knights Of Gore Public Relations Officer/Marketing Manager Promoting a non-profit, medieval performance group. Creating Press Releases when appropriate. Designing advertising. Designing brochures, flyers, and business cards. Designing and revising a website for the organization. Publicity Photography and Video Production

2008-Present

WFCS 107.7 FM DJ/Trainer Hosting two weekly radio shows Keeping Show Logs & Playlists Recruit members Training New Djs in procedures & FCC Regulations WAMBLI TOKODA President/Founder Created new cultural organization at CCSU Created and presented budget proposals Recruited New Members Manage budget Act as liaison between club and CCSU Educate members on Native traditions Facilitate meetings Implemented & promoted events encouraging diversity

2008-2010

2008-2010

OFF-CENTER MAGAZINE Webmaster/Layout Editor/Staff Writer Designed, Updated and Laid Out Web Site Wrote articles for publication

Magazine Layout Formatted Magazine Layout For Web publication

2008-2009

CCSU RIFLERY & MARKSMANSHIP CLUB PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Helped create new organization at CCSU Promoted Club & Club activities Recruited members Graphic Design of Posters and Flyers Handled PR Problems Managed Clubs Image By Promoting Club Objectives