Career History

Originally planning to become an asset in the newspaper industry’s digital transformation, I ventured out from a career in multimedia journalism in 2009.

Since then I have partnered with small businesses and non-profit organizations to provide affordable multimedia solutions to market and promote their goods and services. Here is a little background information on my career and education.

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Current Work

April 2010 – Present
Webmaster: Lockers Unlimited

Freelance Graphic & Web Designer: The Creative Group, Lyerly Agency, Pivot PR

2003 – Present
Owner: JessicaNorman.com

 

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Education

2004 – 2006
M.A. industrial technology, technical communications: Appalachian State University

2000 – 2004
B.S. communication, journalism: Appalachian State University, magna cum laude

2008
Dreamweaver CS3 certificate: Lodestone

2007
Multimedia Bootcamp: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Community

July 2014 – January 2020
Board Member: Browne’s Ferry Homeowners Association
President // Chair: Social Committee, Beautification Committee, Grants

2017 – 2018
Board Member: Croft Community School PTA
2017-19: Treasurer
2016-17: Secretary

Former Work

January 2015 – May 2017

Content Strategist: Cube Creative Design

January 2014 – April 2017

Retained Web Support: Jimmie Johnson Foundation

January 2010 – November 2016

Practitioner Faculty: University of Phoenix

June 2011 – 2014

Online & Graphics Team Leader: MONA Group

January 2011 – December 2014

Multimedia Marketing Specialist: DurmaUSA

May 2010 – January 2013

Webmaster & Graphic Designer: ZX Fitness

February 2010 – August 2010

Contract Website Specialist: Media General

August 2008 – December 2009

N.C. Community News & Content Leader: Media General

March 2007 – August 2008

Interactive Media Producer: Media General

May 2006 – March 2007

Copy Editor: Statesville R&L

August 2004 – May 2006

Graduate Assistant: Appalachian State University

Dabblings

2004ish

Checkout Clerk & Customer Service: Walmart

2003ish

Short Order Cook & Barista: Kojay’s Cafe

2000ish

Admissions Sales & Cash Control Manager: Emerald Pointe Water Park

1997ish

Gift Wrapper & Customer Service: Belk Department Store

Associate: Toys R Us