Laura DeVito

Resume:

  Laura DeVito - laura@lauradevito.com
Education: Oregon State University
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Winter 2008-Present
University of Kansas
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
Graduated May 2003
Emporia State University Graduate
Photography Studies
Fall 2003 - Spring 2004
Employment:
Atalaya Global
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Proofreader
Sept 2007-Present
Proofreading translated documents.
Xi'an Polytechnic University
Xi'an, China
English Teacher
Sept 2006-July 2007
In charge of strengthening conversational English skills for approximately 240 post-graduate level students & 60 sophomore level students.
Blue Heron
Lawrence, KS
Sales & Graphic Design
Oct 2005 - Aug 2006
Involved in marketing and sales including graphic design.
Raintree Montessori School
Lawrence, KS
Teacher's Assistant
Oct 2005 - Aug 2006
Supervised and organize activities for preschoolers. Previously, designed layouts for children’s Montessori lessons and projects. Learned infinite patience.
Euphoria ia Fine Art Gallery & Wine Bar
Emporia, KS
Manager
July 2004 - Aug 2005
Coordinated art recruitment and artist relations, created exhibition display, provided overall marketing promotion and graphic design. Also, managed wine and food sales.
Université d'Auvergne Clermont
Ferrand, France
English Lecturer
Sept 2003 - Mar 2004
Presented 10 lectures and discussions with approximately 200 students weekly. Chose my own lecture material which allowed me to use my creativity and to increase my presentational skills. Required that I handle pressure and deadlines well.
Lyceé Albert Einstein
Montluçon, France
English Assistant
Nov 2003 - Mar 2004
Researched material at this technical high school that would interest students and increase their attention and motivation to learn English. Provided lesson plans to other teachers at the school to use in their courses.
Honors & Activities:
  • Photography Exhibition at Interzone, Oct 2008-Present
  • Internship with IDEA (International Degree & Education Abroad) at Oregon State University, Fall 2008
  • Internship with CIBER (Centers for International Business Education Research) at the University of Kansas, Summer 2008
  • Free-lance Photography : Emporia Gazette Newspaper, July 2007
  • Sustainable Travel International Volunteer, April 2007-Present
  • Photo & Article Contributor, ViaMei Magazine, Oct 2006 & April 2007
  • Photography for Hint Magazine, March 2007
  • Chinese Kung Fu, Sept 2006-Present
  • Chinese Language Studies, Oct 2006-Present
  • English Tutor for Chinese Montessori Kindergarten, Oct 2006-Present
  • Freelance Photography, ViaMei Magazine, October 2006
  • Logo and flyer design: Peter Pan Playground Project, August 2005
  • Exhibited in Day Lily Art Festival, July 2005
  • Japanese Language Studies: September 2004 - July 2005
  • Tae Kwon Do: orange belt, March 2004 - July 2005
  • Book cover published: Principles of Public Speaking, June 2005
  • Identity system design: Better Business Governance, May 2005
  • Big Sister for Big Brother's Big Sister's, September 2004 - February 2005
  • Graduate Photography Exhibition at Emporia State University, August 2004
  • Freelance Graphic Design: Chester Press Inc., March 2004 - June 2004
  • Study Abroad in France, Fall 2003 - Spring 2004
  • Exhibited in Graphic Design Senior Show, May 2002
  • Exhibited in Design Department Scholarship Show, May 2000
  • Designer for program invitations for musicians' recitals, Fall 2002 - Spring 2003
  • Book cover published: Devils and Car Parts, May 2001
  • Member of Prototype, University of Kansas Student chapter of AIGA, Fall 1999 - Fall 2002
  • Study Abroad in Ireland, Summer 2002
  • University Singers & Concert Choir, University of Kansas choirs, Fall 1999 - Fall 2002