Elizabeth Varville

Elizabeth Varville

1702 Archway Belton, TX * 254-913-8964 * elizabeth.varville@gmail.com

 

 

I am a dedicated storyteller with a strong belief in my creative ability to document life events through my images and thoughts. I feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment through all my channels of work whether it be photographing a family, covering an editorial event, or platform posting about the everyday happenings of ordinary life. I am seeking a career in Public Relations and/or Communications with a company that shares my desire for adventure disguised through experiences.

 

EDUCATION

 

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor * Belton, TX * May 2016 * GPA 3.3

Bachelor of Arts Degree * Major – Mass Communications/Journalism * Minor – Education

Dean’s List – Spring 2014, 2015

 

The Art Institute of Houston * Houston, TX * June 1990

Associate Degree * Major – Photography

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Social Media Post Writer * Jan. 2016 - Present

Townsquare Media * Temple, TX * 254-773-5252 * Jason Eisenberg

Develop stories for social media platforms from concept to completion.

 

Substitute Teacher * August 2016 – Present * August 2009 – October 2010

Belton Independent School District * Belton, TX * 254-215-2021 * Jo Ann Avila

Substitute for all levels of education for the district.

 

Editorial Writer * Nov. 2015 – July 2016

The Belton Journal * Belton, TX * 2545-939-5754 * Annie Dockery

Develop assigned weekly stories to include photographing storytelling images and interviewing individuals relevant to the story.

 

Transportation Assistant (GS 5) * Oct. 2010 – March 2012

U.S. Government * Ft. Hood, TX * 254-288-9832 * Barbara Quiney

Answered incoming calls – inputted requests for soldier household good movement – managed filing system – managed spreadsheet of all applications of household goods

 

 

 

Cash Office Attendant * May 2000 – April 2004

Sam’s Club * Temple, TX * 254-774-8402 * Mike Newsome

Encoded all incoming checks for bank processing – balance registers – prepared beginning register till – prepared nightly bank deposits – inputted incoming cash – answered incoming calls

 

Studio Manager/Photographer * March 1995 – Oct. 1998

PCA International * Temple, TX

Photographed incoming customers – provided excellence customer service – responsible for all money and paperwork – trained new employees – answered incoming calls – managed scheduling of customers

 

Secretary * August 1994 – March 1995

Dean Witter * Temple, TX

Answered multi-line phone system – greeted and directed incoming visitors – managed office appointment calendar – created required documents – documented accurate messages

 

Assistant Manager * August 1993 – July 1994

Wash -n- Press Laundry (Family Business) * Killeen, TX

Greeted incoming customers – provided excellent customer service – placed incoming orders – balanced all money and processed payroll – hired and trained new employees – ordered and maintained inventory – managed production – prepared invoices for commercial accounts

 

Manager/Photographer * May 1992 – March 1993

Kmart Portrait Studio * Killeen, TX

Provided customers with professional quality products – responsible for all money and paperwork – provided excellent customer service – answered incoming calls – managed scheduling of customers

 

Photographer * Sep. 1991 – May 1992

Lifetouch Portraits * Houston, TX

Photographed students in the Houston and Fort Bend School Districts – responsible for all paperwork

 

Photographer * August 1990 – March 1991

Olan Mills Portrait Studio * Houston and Killeen, TX

Photographed incoming customers – answered incoming calls – promoted and sold photography packages – scheduled customer appointments – provided excellent customer service

 

Receptionist * August 1989 – May 1990

The Art Institute of Houston * Houston, TX

Answered multi-line phone system – documented accurate messages – greeted incoming visitors

 

Clerk Typist (GS 3) * August 1987 – May 1988

Civilian Recruitment Center * Leimen, Germany

Entered all applications for employment to work in Germany

 

Receptionist * August 1985 – June 1987

The Commander-In-Chief * Heidelberg, Germany

Greeted incoming visitors – answered incoming calls – created required documents

 

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

 

Owner/Photographer * 2002 – present

Varville Photography * Belton, TX

Provide exceptional customer service – established repeat and future clients – photograph special events, weddings, bridals, seniors, and sports – create custom photo albums and pricing brochures – manage scheduling calendar – manage social media platforms

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 

Joe M. Pirtle Elementary PTA

 served as Treasurer, Historian, Yearbook, and Spirit Store Chairman

 

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

The Bells Newspaper, The Bluebonnet Yearbook

Writer/Photographer/Page Designer

 

SKILLS

 

AP Style – 10-Key – Typing (50 WPM) – Photography – communication – leadership  

Microsoft Office – InDesign – WordPress – time management – detail-oriented – administrative customer service – editorial writing – social media platform writing

 

 

 

facebook.com/elizabethvarville                       Instagram.com/beltonbaseball

 

                twitter.com@Twinsphoto                                           pinterest.com/beltontigers23

 

 

linkedin.com/Elizabeth.varville        Digital portfolio @ evarville.wixsite.com/lizph