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Hannah Portello-Swagel
66 Wyman Street #2
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

617-710-7776
hannah@swagel.com

Education:

Smith College - Northampton, Massachusetts Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Concentration in Mechanical Engineering	May 2005
Sitka High School - Sitka, Alaska Salutatorian and school service award recipient	May 2001

Work Experience:

Assistant Registrar for Preparatory and Continuing Studies Longy School of Music -Cambridge, MA		7/05-present
Process all phone, e-mail and walk-in registrations for Preparatory and Continuing Studies Departments Designed new database and implemented new procedures for the Preparatory Scholarship Program Designed new database for the Financial Aid Department Designed new database for the Preparatory Young Preformers Program
Graphic & Web Designer, Performing Arts Publicity Intern Performing Arts Department, Smith College - Northampton, MA		5/04-present
Design print advertising for Performing Arts Department performances and events Design mailers and season calendars Updated web publicity Worked in Box Office during occasional evening performances
Program Director Alaska Arts Southeast, Sitka Fine Arts Camp - Sitka, Alaska		Summer 2002-2004
Worked with Executive and Artistic Directors to plan, organize, and implement all camp activites, performances and events Worked with Executive Director for all pre-camp responsibilies, including registration, class selection, auditions, payment and check-in Created and designed all camp programs, directories, name tags and forms Managed camp office and oversaw all office responsibilities, including phone fax, e-mail, copying, filing and walk-ins.
Arts Lounge Intern Smith College Campus Center - Northampton, MA		9/03 - 5/04
Planned, organized, and executed all Campus Center Art Lounge needs, including coordinating with artists and venue, installing and removing displays, buying and maintaining tools and supplies, and advertising for exhibits and receptions
Clothing Painter and Retail Sales Clerk Fairweather Prints, Sitka, Alaska		4/97-1/02
Hand painted clothing at studio for local Alaska-design clothing and crafts store Assisted owners with office duties including packing, mailing, phone, fax, filing and data entry Worked in store helping customers, attending to register, and re-stocking items
Freelance Graphic and Web Designer		9/01 - Present
Designed, launched, and maintain organization websites: www.sitka.com/recycle.htm, www.sitkasoup.com, www.cityofsitka.com/alaskaday.intro.htm. Created and designed music programs, posters and CD covers for Sitka High School and the Sitka Jazz Festival Designed posters, invitations and announcements for the director of admissions for the Smith College Campus School

Computer Experience:

Extensive graphic and web design and layout experience
Excellent computer problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Self taught database design and maintenance experience
Comprehensive knowledge of:
- PC and Macintosh computer systems
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, and Access
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- FileMaker Pro
- Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Contribute
- Simple Text Web Coding

References:

Mark Lakirovich	Dean of Preparatory and Continuing Studies, Longy School of Music	Cambridge, MA
Jim Moylan	Registrar, Longy School of Music	Cambridge, MA
Joan Maxson	Publicity Manager, Performing Arts Department, Smith College	Northampton, MA
Roger Schmidt	Director, Alaska Arts Southeast, Fine Arts Camps	Sitka, AK
Shelly Krause	Teacher, Friend and Mentor	Tucson, AZ
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