17 May 2010
25 February 2010
Volunteering
I've been putting together some designs on a volunteer basis for upcoming events at the Mercy Center for Women. Their upcoming event, the Purse and Pearls Luncheon, is in its third year and goes towards the Dress for Success program, which is a part of the Mercy Center.
front of invitation:
inside of invitation:
front of invitation:
inside of invitation:
24 January 2010
Mary Shelley
Spring 2009 my advertising and public relations class took on a local professor's branding and public relations campaign for her upcoming play, Mary Shelley and her Frankenstein. The class worked as a team to develop press releases, a brand, and web design to reach the local audience.
The first photo is the class with writer/composer Shirley Barasch:
The logo the class developed:
The first photo is the class with writer/composer Shirley Barasch:
The logo the class developed:
18 January 2010
Press Release Example
This was written for my advertising and public relations writing class where we made up the details, but used American Eagle Outfitters as our base company.
MARTIN+OSA HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AT GRAND OPENING
May 2 Retailer Re-introduces Style to South Side Works
PITTSBURGH, PA – American Eagle Outfitters Inc. opens a new store, Martin + Osa, May 2, in South Side Works. Martin + Osa’s clothing is described as business casual and for those who lead an active life.
To kick off its grand opening the store will collaborate with restaurants in South Side Works and host a block party. The store opens at 9 a.m. May 2 kicking off its 50 percent off sale for anything in the new store or the existing Martin + Osa located at the Ross Park Mall. The sale lasts until May 10.
Collaborating with surrounding restaurants, Martin + Osa hosts a block party at noon on May 2, with a boat race on the Monongahela River behind American Eagle headquarters. Customers are welcomed into the new store, and can help themselves to the catering for only $10, which will be going to American Eagle’s favorite charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters. At 2 p.m. guests can relax under a tent for $10 to take in the “Show
Your classy side” fashion show, which features all of the latest trends available at Martin + Osa. The proceeds will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation. Tusca Global Tapas will be the featured caterer during the fashion show.
James Donnelly, chief executive officer of American Eagle Outfitters, said, “We now have all of our brand names in one location, along with out headquarters, and hope to beat these touch economic trends.”
American Eagle hopes to reach its market of 25-40 year old men and women in the South Side Works by opening the new store next to its family brand.
Martin + Osa was launched in 2006, and has spread nationwide to 28 stores, including recently opened store in Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
Store hours for the new location are Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information about the grand opening at South Side Works or employment opportunities, visit www.martinandosa.com.
MARTIN+OSA HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AT GRAND OPENING
May 2 Retailer Re-introduces Style to South Side Works
PITTSBURGH, PA – American Eagle Outfitters Inc. opens a new store, Martin + Osa, May 2, in South Side Works. Martin + Osa’s clothing is described as business casual and for those who lead an active life.
To kick off its grand opening the store will collaborate with restaurants in South Side Works and host a block party. The store opens at 9 a.m. May 2 kicking off its 50 percent off sale for anything in the new store or the existing Martin + Osa located at the Ross Park Mall. The sale lasts until May 10.
Collaborating with surrounding restaurants, Martin + Osa hosts a block party at noon on May 2, with a boat race on the Monongahela River behind American Eagle headquarters. Customers are welcomed into the new store, and can help themselves to the catering for only $10, which will be going to American Eagle’s favorite charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters. At 2 p.m. guests can relax under a tent for $10 to take in the “Show
Your classy side” fashion show, which features all of the latest trends available at Martin + Osa. The proceeds will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation. Tusca Global Tapas will be the featured caterer during the fashion show.
James Donnelly, chief executive officer of American Eagle Outfitters, said, “We now have all of our brand names in one location, along with out headquarters, and hope to beat these touch economic trends.”
American Eagle hopes to reach its market of 25-40 year old men and women in the South Side Works by opening the new store next to its family brand.
Martin + Osa was launched in 2006, and has spread nationwide to 28 stores, including recently opened store in Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
Store hours for the new location are Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information about the grand opening at South Side Works or employment opportunities, visit www.martinandosa.com.
Feature Article Spring 2009
The Success Story of a Potential Train Wreck
A story by Jillian Wilson
Almost every college student thrives on the excuse, “I’m in college,” before making a questionable decision especially while drinking. According to Alcohol 101, an estimated 84% of college students are found to engage in binge drinking.
Don’t get me wrong, there are also the success stories of college students. Dean’s list, multiple extracurricular activities building different skills for the student to potentially get a job, or internship, and thus I would like to introduce Ryan Klutch.
Klutch is a 22 year old college senior who not only is setting himself up for success, but is also a connoisseur of which bar to go to any night of the week. A native to Pittsburgh, he lives in Mt. Lebanon and has been a waiter at Mitchell’s Fish Market for two years.
One might run into Klutch during the day when he is running around Point Park’s campus in his suit and tie, just getting out of a broadcasting “on camera” class. Or say it’s a Tuesday night and you walk into 1311 bar on the South Side, Klutch will be there, still in suit and tie, drinking his $5 Captain Morgan pitchers with friends.
This seemingly double life is very popular among college students today. Parents are disapproving, but can’t argue when they see our grades. Granted, if there is an excessive amount of partying, the grades won’t be there to back up that poor student, but a healthy dose of going out, and getting school work done, dean’s list is still possible.
Klutch started his college career at Duquesne University, joining the Roller Dukes, the campus roller hockey team, and majoring in education. Becoming a Roller Duke helped him adjust quickly to the balance of mixing studying with drinking. Klutch recalls finals weeks at Duquesne being spent at Café Fifth, a bar located one block away from Duquesne. Getting the biggest table in the bar he and several friends would hit the books and study by pitchers of beer.
By his second semester he was a business major, and looking for another major change. After a year at Duquesne, Klutch transferred to CCAC to continue his education for $20,000 less a year, and figure out where he wanted to go with it all in the end. He continued to play with the Roller Dukes, and began rooming with three of them on South Side.
While living on South Side Klutch recalls the many crazy nights, one Halloween for example, he and his three roommates thought they had a genius group costume idea. Each one dressed as a different character, there was a lawn care taker, tennis instructor, mail man, and Klutch dressed up as the pool boy. “What do all of these guys have in common you might ask yourself?” Klutch explains, “They’re all guys your wife slept with.” The costume received little recognition, but the boys were still very pleased with their group effort and consider it the most original costume they had ever seen.
Meanwhile, he picked up a major in psychology at CCAC, and also became involved in theatre. His first show he had a role in “The Bald Soprano,” and was involved in CCAC’s “One Act Festival.”
After a year and a half at CCAC, and determining he should not be allowed to analyze people as a psychologist, Klutch transferred to Point Park University. At Point Park Klutch, an average B student began making Dean’s list. He also had his stories published in the Globe, the student run newspaper, and found the major he had been searching for, broadcasting.
While at Point Park Klutch has continued meeting people and having a great time. Phil Stillwagon, 22, has gotten to know Klutch and said of him, “He’s a great student in class and a bar room hero outside of class.”
He just landed an internship at the City Paper for the summer where he will work with promotions and help develop their video coverage of events via podcasts. He plans to graduate in December of 2009 and hopes to work for ESPN or Discovery Channel and hopefully travel the globe.
Klutch is just one of the hundreds of students setting the example, as well as the bar for how to successfully survive college while having an unforgettable time. Asking Klutch about his upcoming graduation he responded with, “Do I really have to graduate? Or can I just stay here the rest of my life?”
A story by Jillian Wilson
Almost every college student thrives on the excuse, “I’m in college,” before making a questionable decision especially while drinking. According to Alcohol 101, an estimated 84% of college students are found to engage in binge drinking.
Don’t get me wrong, there are also the success stories of college students. Dean’s list, multiple extracurricular activities building different skills for the student to potentially get a job, or internship, and thus I would like to introduce Ryan Klutch.
Klutch is a 22 year old college senior who not only is setting himself up for success, but is also a connoisseur of which bar to go to any night of the week. A native to Pittsburgh, he lives in Mt. Lebanon and has been a waiter at Mitchell’s Fish Market for two years.
One might run into Klutch during the day when he is running around Point Park’s campus in his suit and tie, just getting out of a broadcasting “on camera” class. Or say it’s a Tuesday night and you walk into 1311 bar on the South Side, Klutch will be there, still in suit and tie, drinking his $5 Captain Morgan pitchers with friends.
This seemingly double life is very popular among college students today. Parents are disapproving, but can’t argue when they see our grades. Granted, if there is an excessive amount of partying, the grades won’t be there to back up that poor student, but a healthy dose of going out, and getting school work done, dean’s list is still possible.
Klutch started his college career at Duquesne University, joining the Roller Dukes, the campus roller hockey team, and majoring in education. Becoming a Roller Duke helped him adjust quickly to the balance of mixing studying with drinking. Klutch recalls finals weeks at Duquesne being spent at Café Fifth, a bar located one block away from Duquesne. Getting the biggest table in the bar he and several friends would hit the books and study by pitchers of beer.
By his second semester he was a business major, and looking for another major change. After a year at Duquesne, Klutch transferred to CCAC to continue his education for $20,000 less a year, and figure out where he wanted to go with it all in the end. He continued to play with the Roller Dukes, and began rooming with three of them on South Side.
While living on South Side Klutch recalls the many crazy nights, one Halloween for example, he and his three roommates thought they had a genius group costume idea. Each one dressed as a different character, there was a lawn care taker, tennis instructor, mail man, and Klutch dressed up as the pool boy. “What do all of these guys have in common you might ask yourself?” Klutch explains, “They’re all guys your wife slept with.” The costume received little recognition, but the boys were still very pleased with their group effort and consider it the most original costume they had ever seen.
Meanwhile, he picked up a major in psychology at CCAC, and also became involved in theatre. His first show he had a role in “The Bald Soprano,” and was involved in CCAC’s “One Act Festival.”
After a year and a half at CCAC, and determining he should not be allowed to analyze people as a psychologist, Klutch transferred to Point Park University. At Point Park Klutch, an average B student began making Dean’s list. He also had his stories published in the Globe, the student run newspaper, and found the major he had been searching for, broadcasting.
While at Point Park Klutch has continued meeting people and having a great time. Phil Stillwagon, 22, has gotten to know Klutch and said of him, “He’s a great student in class and a bar room hero outside of class.”
He just landed an internship at the City Paper for the summer where he will work with promotions and help develop their video coverage of events via podcasts. He plans to graduate in December of 2009 and hopes to work for ESPN or Discovery Channel and hopefully travel the globe.
Klutch is just one of the hundreds of students setting the example, as well as the bar for how to successfully survive college while having an unforgettable time. Asking Klutch about his upcoming graduation he responded with, “Do I really have to graduate? Or can I just stay here the rest of my life?”
12 January 2010
Frenchie
Favorite morning in Paris: witnessing a Frenchman with a baguette at the metro stop. I really wanted him to laugh loudly and sound like the chef from The Little Mermaid.
Graffitti-Paris
I tried to take photos of any graffitti I saw where ever I was, in Paris most of the vans were even covered in tags.
Eiffel Tower
If you don't know much about the Eiffel Tower, I would highly recommend checking out its history. On a walking tour I took in Montmarte I learned that the tower was actually only supposed to be a temporary structure, but was saved time and time again throughout the years and wars by the radio tower it has on the top.
10 January 2010
Hop On Hop Off
Last day in London I finally did a bus tour, which was great and I would recommend. We were able to see all the major sites and hop on and off as we pleased.
08 January 2010
Snow Day...Again
1/8/10
A look outside my window this morning told me I'd be staying indoors. So Much Snow in McKean.
06 January 2010
Red Dress
In 2008, Alpha Phi at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) held it's first Red Dress Gala, to raise money and awareness for Cardiac Care, one of the main causes Alpha Phi supports. As a sister, I was more than enthusiastic to help in any way possible, and I was lucky enough to have the easiest task-of creating the logo. I handpainted the 'red dress woman' with acrylics, and am thoroughly pleased that the sisters still use it today.
(the original display case at Duquesne University)
(a copy of the original logo painted)
(the original display case at Duquesne University)
T-Shirt
The t-shirts were a big hit at the announcement event with over 200 of them being passed out to students.
Mattress Factory
Fall '08 I was a part of Advertising and Public Relations Graphics course at Point Park University. In the class we learned more fine tuning for Photoshop, Powerpoint, and InDesign.
As part of the final project we were assigned to create an entirely new advertising design for a local company, my group chose the local Mattress Factory Art Museum in Pittsburgh.
The Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh is extremely unique in its pieces, with entire rooms filled by different artists and many different ideas.
My group created a bulletin board, newsletter, post cards, and an event to help advertise the unique art available for spectators at the museum.
The following is the post card I created specifically for our event, the back and front included.
(back)
(front)
(front)
Photography
I thoroughly enjoyed all of my classes in photography, I was even close to a minor. With everything going digital these days, it's hard not to switch, but black and white I and II were a couple of my favorites, nothing is better than spending an afternoon in the dark room.
This photo is a friend from my Studio Lighting (digital) Final Portfolio.
This photo is a friend from my Studio Lighting (digital) Final Portfolio.
I'm still working on getting all of my photos online.
Stay tuned for updates.
04 January 2010
Big Ben
One of my favorite parts of London (and Europe in general) was wandering around. There's a story behind every building, monument, and statue.
03 January 2010
Buckingham Palace
"The Jump" is mandatory at every major landmark, it's a shame it was too cold
this day to hit up any other landmarks.
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