Alec Winmill

e: alecwinmill@gmail.com
p: 701.367.4773
w: www.alecwinmill.com

internship Client Relations Intern Absolute Marketing Group

Spring 2009 Moorhead, MN
•Developed problem solving skills to help reach marketing objectives
•Performed tasks relevant to the creative process including research and execution for
projects
•Served as a support system to the agency’s award winning creative team when asked for
fresh ideas
education Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, emphasis in Advertising
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead, MN May 2009
experience Crew Supervisor Cass County Vector Control
West Fargo, ND Seasonal, 2004-Present
•Supervised a crew of eight field aides and the trucks, off-road vehicles, and other equipment
used (roughly $250,000 in property) to reduce the local mosquito population
•Planned and implemented a mosquito abatement plan with a $1,000,000 budget for pest
management supplies and equipment
•Collaborated with local government officials, including the mayor of Fargo, on mosquito
control and public health issues on a regular basis.
•Money saved from this job was used to pay for 50% of at school expenses
Bartender Mexican Village
Fargo, ND Sept. 2008-Present
•Serve food and drinks to patrons in a curteous and timely manner
•Effectively multi-tasked in a fast-paced, intense environment
•Earned repeat business from many customers due to their satisfaction
•Paid for remaining 50% of at school expenses with wages
Senior Operator Telespectrum Communications
Fargo, ND December 2004-May 2008
•Received messages for various companies and relayed them to the intended recipient while
keeping up with strict customer service standards
•Closely monitored emergency alarms for business and residential buildings, alerting the
proper authorities when necessary
extracurricular Web Manager The Advocate
Sept. 2008-May 2009
•Redesigned and continually maintained the website for MSUM’s student run newspaper, The
Advocate
•Online readership grew exponentially over the course of the school year due to increased
awareness campaigns as well as site usability
Treasurer MSUM Ad Club
Sept. 2008-May 2009
•Managed the club’s budget throughout the year
•Led group meetings and planned events with the president and vice president

skillset Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver

Web applications: Basecamp, Expression Engine, Wordpress
MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint (also iWork’s Keynote), Publisher
Hardware: Mac, PC, some Linux formats
Bilingual: Strong background in Spanish language and Spanish speaking culture
Video: Final Cut Pro, Motion
presentations Be Impressive Campaign, Co-presenter with four classmates
National Student Advertising Competition 2009 - Fourth Place, District 8

Alec Winmill | alecwinmill@gmail.com | 6139 16th St S Fargo, ND 58104 | 701.367.4773 | Portfolio: www.alecwinmill.com
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