Courtney J.

Ball
908 Kent place N.E. 20002
Cell: (202) 710-0832
Portfolio:CobaCreates.Weebly.com

By_Courtney_B@yahoo.com

Education
Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts
Liberal Studies Major
Graphic Design Minor
20102014Virginia
Arlington,
2010- 2014

Elizabeth Seton
College Preparatory High School
Bladensburg, Maryland
2006-2010

Work Experience
DC Department of Human Resources
HR Staff Assistant
Washington, DC October 2015-Present

Develop/design graphics, signage, brochures, posters, & print matter

Organizing job specification database
Creating job-fair recruiting hand-outs
Providing graphics assistance to other DCHR offices

Brainfood Youth Development Organization

Social-Media Intern
Washington, DC
February 2014-May 2015

Developed/designed graphics for social media outlets

Researched & applied digital outreach techniques
Regular contributor to organizations website & blog

DC Office of Planning, Staff Assistant/Summer-Intern

Washington, DC
July 2013-August 2013

Updated various OP blogs

Photographed historic DC buildings for archives
Researched libraries & archives for OP project database

Historic Preservation Office - DC Office of Planning, Staff Assistant/Summer-Intern

Washington, DC
July 2012-August 2012

Surveyed the integrity and brickwork of historic buildings of the 1800-1900's

Attended HPO hearings
Researched historic/archived city maps
Updated HPO Database

(Continued) Historic Preservation Office - DC Office of Planning, Staff Assistant/Summer-Intern

Contributed ideas, sketches, & prototypes for DCs 11st Bridge Project
Coordinated with local architects
Gave presentations at community meetings/informed local residents of project suggestions
Barry Art Gallery, Gallery Desk Attendant
Arlington, VA
August 2011-May2013
Directed visitors to offices, services, and locations around the building
Ensured all track and room lighting was operational
Monitored gallery signage
Historic Preservation Office- DC Office of Planning, Staff Assistant/ Summer-Intern
Washington, DC
July 2011-August 2011

Updated HPO Database

Surveyed the integrity and brickwork of historic buildings of the 1800-1900's
Attended HPO hearings
DC Department of Employment, File Clerk
Washington, DC
June 2010-August 2010

Performed periodic inspections of files in order to ensure correct placement,

legibility & proper condition.
Converted files electronically
DC Department of Employment, Visual Media Intern
Washington, DC
June 2009-August 2009

Created logos and a masthead for a citys summer newsletter

Assisted in photographing SYEP events city-wide

Volunteer Experience/Community Service

Susans Place
Arlington, VA
2012-2013
Prepared dinners for the homeless
Brainfood
Washington, DC
2006-2010
Provided community service to the Capital Area Food Bank and N-Street Village while learning
about the science of food, practical kitchen skills, nutrition, and the food industry.
D.C. Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
November 2007
Prepared and served holiday meals for the homeless
Carol Manor Washington, DC
July 2006
Visited with and assisted elderly residents

Abilities and Talents

Various computer skills including a variety of digital imaging/ editing applications, Creative
Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, & internet research
Proficient with both Mac & PC
SLR Photography
Graphic Tablets
Strong reading comprehension
Typing
Creative
Reliable

Achievements and Awards

Certificate of completion of the Customer Care Excellence Program 2015

Winner of Marymount University Shades of Blue poetry competition 2014
Published in Marymount Blue Ink Literary Magazine 2014
President, Marymount University Graphic Design Club
Contributing photographer Marymount University student handbook
Office of Planning Certificate of Valuable Contributions 2011
Invited to prepare food for the White House Congressional Luau 2009
Elizabeth Seton Community Service Award winner 2007, 2008, & 2009
Youth Leadership Foundation Award 2006