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Michelle Wherley was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from Auburn University in December 2014 with a BSBA in Marketing with a Studio Art minor. Michelle has been able to experiment with many different mediums, but predominantly uses charcoal and acrylics. Michelle has been a featured artist at Kokol  Art Studio and Gallery, FIU Mammography Art Innitiative, the University of Tampa Art Show and around Auburn. Her work focuses primarily on Florida culture and scenery, most recently completing a series that captures fish native to the region

 

Michelle Wherley

michelle.wherley@gmail.com

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:     Developed and taught an educational art program including art history, composition, color, a variety of techniques and different mediums. Created art using acrylic paint, silkscreen, charcoal, watercolor, oil bar, india ink, graphite, chalk pastel, pen and ink. Displayed strong interpersonal skills, subject knowledge and time management skills as a student athlete tutor.  Utilized Word, Excel, Power Point, InDesign and the Internet for both education and work.  Gained a working knowledge of databases, and Photoshop.

 

EDUCATION

            Auburn University; Auburn, AL | August 2010 - December 2014

            Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing               Minor: Studio Art

GPA:  Overall 3.53/4.0   Major 3.6/4.0   Minor 4.0/4.0

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Merkle; Paid Search Analyst | Charlottesville, VA | February 2016- Present

  • Created, managed, and optimized complex online search campaigns via Google AdWords, Bing Ads and Gemini platforms

  • Maintained outstanding relations with clients and worked closely with them to help drive sales to their websites via efficient online advertising

  • Performed keyword research, wrote ad copy, developed search traffic estimates, segmented keywords into campaign structures and aligned them based on business goals

  • Utilized creative marketing skills to contribute to the idea generation for new market tests

 

iSoftStone; Global Recruiter | Charlottesville, VA | August 2015- February 2016

  • Created and managed Google Ads campaigns, in multiple languages in multiple countries

  • Developed and managed Facebook and Twitter accounts

  • Constructed job descriptions for a wide variety of positions and managed recruitment process at career fairs

  • Managed online job applications and automated application process

  • Scheduled, organized, and conducted interviews for positions in Beijing and Charlottesville

  • Conducted mock interviews at local college to help students improve interview skills

 

inSync Healthcare Solutions; Marketing Intern | Tampa, Fl | April 2015- August 2015

  • Developed and mange Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn accounts

 

Kokol Art Studio and Gallery; Marketing Intern | Tampa, Fl | January 2015-August 2015

  • Mange Facebook page and promoted Art n the Bay art show

  • Create and send eblasts 

 

Auburn University; Student Athlete Tutor | Auburn, AL | February 2014-December 2014

  • Tutor student athletes in Information Systems Management and Principles of Marketing

 

Mammography Art Initiative; Artist | Miami, FL | October 2014

  • Created four original acrylic paintings for charity art auction based on the event theme “Strength”

 

The Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE); Marketing Intern | Tampa, FL May 2013 – July 2013

  • Created poster display on InDesign showcasing FORE studies

  • Expanded FORE database of FDA Medical approved items

  • Researched on developing a brand book for FORE

  • Assisted directors at Continuing Medical Education conference

  • Worked on FORE’s Facebook page, LinkedIn page, Twitter account and webpage

 

Hillsborough County Out of School Time (HOST); Student Assistant Leader | Tampa, FL | May – July 2012

  • Presented and explained Mini Masterpieces to HOST administrators and instructors across Hillsborough County so it could be incorporated in their after school programs

  • Worked and interacted with children in a local HOST program to better understand how the program ran and to see how Mini Masterpieces would be utilized

 

Girl Scouts; Tampa, FL | August 1997- Present

  • Earned Gold Award (highest award in Girl Scouting) by creating an art lesson book for elementary aged students called Mini Masterpieces and taught it to kindergarten through fifth graders at Chiaramonte Elementary School

  • Expanded the Mini Masterpieces program which is now in every HOST program in Hillsborough County

  • Earned both Bronze and Silver Awards - painted a 105 foot mural for the Silver Award

 

NETWORKING

  • Junior League; Member| Charlottesville, VA | August 2015- Present

       Kids in The Kitchen Logistics Co-Chair, Learning Circles Mentor

  • Charlottesville Track Club; Member| Charlottesville, VA | October 2016- Present

  • High School Youth Group Leader; Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | Tampa, FL | 2015- August 2015

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SKILLS

  • Computer; Google AdWords, Bing Ads, Gemini, SQL, Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor, Microsoft Office

  • Languages; English (native), Chinese (Elementary level reading, writing, speaking) 

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LEADERSHIP

Social Sorority; Computer Analyst (2011) | Auburn University, AL | August 2010 - May 2014

  • Controlled sound, computers and projector during sorority recruitment

  • Updated sorority website

 

Tiger Splashers (Swim and Dive Team Hostesses); Assistant to the Vice Presidents (2012-2014) | Auburn University, AL | September 2010 - May 2014

  • Maintained and updated Tiger Splasher Website

  • Organized Tiger Splasher Relay for Life team

 

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