Alex Bird

alexbird.nyc@gmail.com
alexbird.design
(973)-476-7995

EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, expected June 2016

Major: Theatre, Psychology Minor, Honors in Directing

Cumulative GPA: 3.683
WORK EXPERIENCE
LiquidThread Starcom MediaVest Group
Brand Content Intern

(January 2016-March 2016)

Develop the production of brand content in the world of social and digital entertainment
Explore the branded content realm by compiling competitive audits and innovative inspiration for multiple accounts
Write client-facing social copy materials, contributing to all brainstorming sessions across various accounts
Provide support throughout the crafting of campaign pitches and presentations to the clients
Analyzed and reviewed legal documents for new business on a major media campaign deal

Broadway In Chicago
Marketing Practicum Designer

(January 2016-March 2016)

Contribute to strategic marketing planning meetings for the World Premiere of the upcoming The SpongeBob Musical
Attend press events, compile news and reviews, and assist other various media related programming

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University

Resident Graphic Designer

(2015-2016)

Designed graphics, logos, and brochures for each of the 8 shows in the 2015-2016 season
Collaborated with directors of each individual production, Marketing and Communications Manager, and Managing .
. Director to ensure one cohesive, artistic vision across a multi-platform marketing approach

TimeLine Theatre Company

Marketing / Administrative Intern

(June-August 2015)

Assisted the Director of Marketing and Communications with daily operations, generating web and print-based
.
. .marketing materials using Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Re-envisioned the MyLine program, TimeLines low-price ticket program, restructuring to better appeal to millenials:
Completely redesigned all graphics and generated new promotional materials (web/print)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Freshman Fifteen: All-Male A Cappella
Public Relations Manager, Producer, and Graphic Designer

Manage and produce digital media pertaining to online presence (Website, Twitter, Facebook)
Spearhead print and online marketing campaigns for quarterly, full-scale shows
Design graphics for all publicity (print and online) and distribute merchandise

(2013-Present)

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Muse, Flash), and Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Conversational French.