Margaret McGuire's Resume (Last updated March 11th 2008)

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Margaret Clair McGuire

Dearborn, MI 48126

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SUMMARY

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Young, clever, and extremely energetic film lover seeks a film to throw her enthusiasm behind. With four years of working in public relations and being raised in the family business of photography and performance, I have the fearlessness and the intelligence to be an asset to any production.

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SKILLS

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I am exceptionally dedicated and focused on my work, to the extent of being a partisan. I am willing and in fact eager to work on less desirable tasks if they benefit the company or production. Far from making me panic or crack, the only effect pressure has on me is improving my jokes.

Other relevant skills include:
  • Clean driving record.
  • Experience drafting PR releases.
  • Thorough imaging and website design skills.
  • Contacts in local media and business.
  • Experience with lighting design and digital photography.
  • Deep knowledge of fine art and theatrical technique and vocabulary.
  • Familiarity with the Canon XL1 camera and attendant sound equipment.
  • Flawless public relations skills, from convincing businesses to donate goods to one of the charities I support to dealing with irate customers at the art store I helped manage.
  • A deep love of genre films.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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2005 - 2008
Public Relations Coordinator

The Zeitgeist Gallery and Theater

Detroit, MI

Managed publicity for both gallery and theater openings and special events. Drafted press releases and served as a liaison to both the local business community and media. Designed and instituted an improved and attractive business website and mailing list, increasing the visibility of the gallery and bringing in an entirely new audience. Reorganized and redefined the file keeping system.

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2006 - 2008
Assistant Manager

Dick Blick Art Supply

Dearborn, MI

Helped manage a mid-size art store, with all the administrative and accounting responsibility that entails. An encyclopedic knowledge of the different art products, very patient customer service, and a great sense of humor are all necessary with an experienced professional artist clientele. Creating a myspace account, focusing on creative product displays, and doing outreach into the surrounding college campuses increased the store's sales more than 10% in one year.

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2000 - Present
Assistant Photographer

Laura Freeman Photography

Dearborn, MI

Works with potential clients to schedule photo shoots, prepares and sets up studio backdrop and lights, keeps track of names and shot rolls, composes and executes portraits either with or without the main photographer. Experienced in strobe lighting, portrait composition, camera technique, and coaxing wonderful portraits from sometimes reluctant subjects.

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2006 - Present
Owner

We Are Tigers

Dearborn, MI

Runs a small handmade goods and silk-screening business. Manages purchasing wholesale materials for own line of shirts and stationary as well as producing screens for other companies.

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2004 - 2005
Alternative Spring Break Project Leader

Project Volunteer

Detroit, MI

The Alternative Spring Break project, through extensive networking with numerous local businesses, and contacts with numerous government and university officials was able to place attendees with rewarding volunteer work as well as meeting local community leaders, judges, and business owners.

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EDUCATION

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June 14, 2006

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

BA

  • English with a concentration in Film Studies. Minored in Photography.

  • 3.9 Grade Point Average

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FIELD WORK

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Completed the Digital Video Certification program at The Detroit Film Center, 2007.

Authored and Co-Directed the short film "The Red-Eye" for the Detroit Film Center, 2007

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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Graduated Cum Laude

Accepted into Phi Beta Kappa, 2006

Won both Tompkins Prize in Fiction the Tompkins Prize in Poetry

Featured piece in Wayne State Undergraduate Art Show, 2006

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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Worked with local volunteer organizations and charities like Habitat for Humanity, Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision, Earthworks Gardens, Judge William Lipscomb's Handgun Intervention Program, Alternatives for Girls, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and the United Way agency People's Community Services.

Active with local theatre companies and with the Detroit Film Center.

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