Lindsey Garland
Marketing Graphics and Window Display Coordinator at The Outdoor Gear Exchange- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Nonprofit Management Certificate
University of New HampshireOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Grantsmanship Certificate
University of New HampshireJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Vermont Online Mandated Reporter Training
KidSafe CollaborativeAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Digital Marketing Fundamentals Professional Certificate
University of VermontJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
SOLO Wilderness Medical SchoolApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced CPR
SOLO Wilderness Medical SchoolApr, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Outdoor Gear Exchange
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Graphics and Window Display Coordinator
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May 2018 - Present
• Develop and execute new window displays weekly; taking them from concepts to sketches and scale models, to construction and finished installation using a variety of media, including graphic design, drawing, painting, sculpture, and woodworking, with high-level attention to detail and craft.• Juggle multiple projects at once and see each one to completion. • Communicate with outside brand reps and marketing departments about planning their sponsored windows• Design website banners for gearx.com• Design various display ads for Outdoor Gear Exchange• Design fliers for our sponsored events and promotions• Create in-store signage for various brands, using Adobe Suite or hand lettering• Keep an in-depth knowledge of Posim POS software• Have a basic knowledge of warehousing procedures and product locationsAwards:Church Street Marketplace Best Holiday Window - 3rd Place 2019Church Street Marketplace Best Holiday Window - 4th Place 2018
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Clothing Department Head
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Oct 2017 - May 2018
• Worked closely with the clothing team to ensure visual merchandising is kept current• Trained new floor staff of clothing department procedures and technical products• Maintained knowledge of technical and casual clothing from various outdoor brands• Created in-store signage for various brands, using Adobe Suite or hand lettering• Provided excellent customer service by answering any customer questions• Maintained awareness of all sales, promotions and general product knowledge within the store• Communicated customer needs to co-workers and management appropriately• Kept an in-depth knowledge of Posim POS software• Had a basic knowledge of warehousing procedures ie: back stocking and inventory control
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Sales Associate
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
• Provided excellent customer service by answering any customer questions• Maintained awareness of all sales, promotions and general product knowledge within the store• Communicated customer needs to co-workers and management appropriately• Kept a working knowledge of Posim POS software• Was trained to work in the ski & ride, climbing, camping, packs, footwear, clothing and consignment departments
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Freelance Photographer
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2014 - Present
• Skilled in adventure sport, lifestyle, portrait, and event photography. Lindsey uses her photojournalistic background to capture creative and unique candid moments while providing classic portraits.• Clients include: Oboz Footwear, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Therm-A-Rest, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Kismet Rock Foundation and MWV Ice Fest
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Virtual Program Staff
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
• Responsibilities include meeting with students on a weekly basis over the course of four weeks and ensuring that they complete a virtual curriculum for the 2020 summer season by running classroom sessions via Zoom.• Additional responsibilities include caring for our students, engaging them in conversation and activities, ensuring safety and appropriate conduct, establishing and maintaining regular communication with students, parents, and the entire program staff
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In-House Staff
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
• Provided daily living support, supervision, and organization for groups of 8-10 students between the ages of 12-17.• Responsibilities included caring for our students, engaging them in conversation and activities, ensuring safety and appropriate conduct, preparing meals with students and other staff members, housekeeping, transporting students to evening activities, establishing and maintaining regular communication with entire program staff on a day to day basis and updating all necessary documents, such as incident reports and log entries.
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Intern
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
• Served as a liaison between students and in-house staff• Remained available and listened to students needs• Empowered students to talk to us if they were unhappy in any way• Was given required readings throughout their internship that focus on the ins and outs of non-profitsThis position required an understanding of clear communication and the vulnerabilities, limitations, feelings, and strengths of others.
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Saint Michael's College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Managing Editor for Design and Visuals
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
• Oversaw all of the visuals for The Defender by aiding staff in selecting images that are appropriate for the storytelling of an article.• Worked closely with the Design Editor to ensure the overall layout and design of a 24 page monthly paper.• Lead the paper through a front-page redesign.• Wrote stories for news, features, and op-ed sections for the award-winning student publication.• Other responsibilities included: layout design, photo editing, video editing and copy editing.
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Photo Editor
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
• Oversaw all of the visuals for The Defender by aiding staff photographers in selecting and editing photos that are appropriate for the storytelling of an article.• Organized and gave photo assignments to myself and staff photographers, using a pitch pick-up style meeting where photographers choose which stories they would be best suited for them.• Recruited a staff of illustrators for the publication to diversify the visuals that accompany the stories.• Wrote stories for news, features, and op-ed sections for the award-winning student publication.• Other responsibilities included: layout design, photo editing, video editing and copy editing.While in this position I was selected by our advisors to attend the Associated Collegiate Press Conference in Washington, DC. Where I sat in on sessions and workshops on career development, news design, photojournalism, and creative content and listened to speakers including Donna Brazile, Bob Woodward, and Edward Snowden talk about the role of journalism and the media today.
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Staff Writer
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
Reported news and feature articles for an award-winning student publication at Saint Michael's College. Circulation 3,000.
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Saint Michael's College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Photographer
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
• Worked on various photography assignments for the Saint Michael's College marketing department• Collaborated with a team of four to compile content for the school's various marketing campaigns
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Climbing Programs Coordinator
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May 2016 - May 2017
• Responsible for aiding the Directors in the professional development of climbing instructors and in assuring adequate staffing of climbing programs• Lead primarily climbing trips, and taught a variety of skills including: climbing techniques, belaying and top-rope anchor building• Managed the on-campus climbing wall
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Student Instructor
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Sep 2014 - May 2017
• Lead trips in various outdoor pursuits with student, faculty and staff participants from Saint Michael's College. • Was responsible for the management and safety of groups with up to 8 participants• Taught practical outdoor skills to participants• Mentored and taught skills to incoming instructors• Obtained Wilderness First Responder and Advanced CPR• Received training for the following disciplines: rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, hiking and snowshoeing.
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Office Assistant
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Aug 2013 - May 2017
• Ensured the completion of various daily tasks• Assisted peers in signing up for seasonal programming • Cleaned and organized the outfitter• Sold Smuggler's Notch season passes to the student body
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Summer Field Instructor
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Lead and participated in discipline-specific professional development for instructors• Lead and assisted in summer programming• Scheduled the programming calendar for the 2016-2017 school year• Aided in the department rebranding from the "Wilderness Program" to "The Adventure Sports Center"• Aided in the production of the 2016-2017 Guide to Adventure
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Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
• Edited photos from full wedding shoots in Adobe Lightroom• Prepped packages for clients• Received instruction in climbing, commercial and wedding photography
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Saint Michael's College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Studio Art and Media Studies, Journalism & Digital Arts - Double Major -
2019 - 2020
University of New Hampshire
Professional Certificates, Nonprofit Management and Grantsmanship -
2017 - 2017
Community College of Vermont
Continuing Education, Graphic Design -
2012 - 2012
The Institute of Art and Design at New England College
Pre-College Art Intensive, Photography
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