TIMOTHY SHINNY GAUSS
EDUCATION
ITHACA COLLEGE, Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications (08/03 – 05/07)
GPA: 3.8/4.0; magna cum laude
Activities: Ithaca College TV; Panorama Television Show, Audio Engineer and Video Production; Ithaca Crew Team.
Coursework: Integrated Marketing; Advertising; Market Research; International Marketing; Buyer Behavior; Organizational Behavior; Microeconomics; Copywriting; Public Relations; Business Law; Poetry; Creative Writing
Honors: Third Place Winner, AAF NSAC National Adlab Competition: Created and executed a national marketing campaign for Coca-Cola, which included graphic illustrations, print advertisement creation and execution, deck production, IMC/promotional tactics.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES - Sydney, Australia Study Abroad Program, (08/06 – 01/07)
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Coursework: Marketing Distribution Law; Customer Relationship Management; Images & Sound
WORK EXPERIENCE
Molloy College ( 6/11- present)
Manager Client Services/IT; Teacher
Manage all staff.
Righteous Pictures (3/11 – present)
Social/New Media; Outreach; Marketing; Social Action; Writer
Responsibilities include web design, using online tools and connective technologies to create social change, write blog posts.
Molloy College (9/07 – 6/11)
Media Center/IT Technician Specialist; Teacher
Responsibilities include graphic and web design, integrating technology into classrooms, maintaining computer networks and teaching classes on video production to faculty and students.
RELEVANT GRAPHIC DESIGN, ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PR EXPERIENCE
- Al-Kimia – Developed the website/community around the novel Al-kimia: Code Of The Guild www.codeoftheguild.com
- Worldrefugeeday2011.com – Developed the website www.worldrefugeeday2011.com
- Shinister.com – Designed and created the “Shinister” brand. Developed the website
www.shinister.com – featuring originally designed and produced merchandise, artwork and short-films. - Pedal Pushers Online – Contributed original articles; coordinated press coverage and media appearances; and shot/edited promotional videos. www.pedalpushersonline.com
- Engine Room Recordings – Oversaw marketing for an up-and-coming artist, including the creation of advertisements, merchandise, and promotional material to increase exposure.
- Poetry Slam Inc. (PSI) – Developed advertising campaign and designed three print advertisements.
- Finger Lakes Land Trust – Coordinated events, drafted press releases, and created informational brochures about sustainable agriculture and land conservation.
- Jimmy John’s – As part of college coursework, created and organized a public relations campaign that was featured in both the Ithaca Times and Ithaca Journal.
OTHER CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
- Writer/co-director of a socially driven documentary based on human trafficking/indentured servitude.
- Authored a young-adult novel and self-published book of poetry.
- Freelance artist – design and sell graphic art, screen prints and t-shirts.
- Bass player.
SKILLS
Proficient PC/Mac: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, HTML