Rick Quintana

410 West 7th St., Apt 205

Pueblo, Colorado 81003
E: rick.quintana76@gmail.com
P: 719.251.1976
09/23/2015
Meredith Vaughan
Vladimir Jones
6 N. Tejon St., Fourth Floor
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Dear Meredith Vaughan,
I'm writing to apply for the position of junior media planner at Vladimir Jones. I am confident that my
skills are well-aligned with the role, and that I would be an excellent fit for your organization.
My skill-set and integrated communications expertise is comprehensive and up-to-date. I make it my top
priority to see that junior media planner is done well and efficiently. My career has also seen its share of
achievements; while working as a social media and event planner at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference
Center, I helped coordinate the annual gala and many other art exhibits and special events.
My studies at Colorado State University-Pueblo have revolved around mass communications, allowing me to
hone my skills emphasizing in integrated communications. I believe my knowledge of junior media planner
would make me a great addition to the Vladimir Jones team.
I believe my experiences and track record make me an excellent fit for this opportunity. I have enclosed
my resume for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email at a time of your
convenience to discuss my background as well as the requirements for the role.
Sincerely,

Rick Quintana
719.251.1976
rick.quintana76@gmail.com

Rick Quintana
410 West 7th St. Apt. 205
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
719.251.1976
rick.quintana76@gmail.com

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Skills
Natural Flair
Communicate new ideas and techniques for projects
Leader and self-starter and equally effective in self-managed and group projects
Advertising and marketing background experience in retail and wholesale
Note Pad++, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Course-work Highlights: Marketing and Advertising, Public Relations, Scriptwriting, Media Law, Audience
Research, Marketing Campaign, Professional Writing
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Education
Colorado State University-Pueblo

Pueblo, CO

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication | Emphasis in Integrated Communication

Minors: Professional Writing | Communication in the Rhetoric

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Experience
RQ Logos and Artwork by Design

Design logos for local businesses

Create graphic designs to help individualize small and large companies
Hand paint interior designs in residential home and businesses
Provide artwork to individuals for personal satisfaction

Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center

January 2014 | May 2014

Pueblo, CO

Wrote press releases to major broadcast news casters and local papers
Designed and managed entertainment for local events
Updated the company website and managed social networking sites
Planned and executed major events and concerts

Pueblo Community College

May | Present
Pueblo, CO

September 2011 | May 2013

Pueblo, CO

Maintained the college grounds and buildings

Fixed and repaired broken equipment
Managed a team for major group remolding

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Volunteer
CSU-P Today magazine spring 2015 - Ad sales | Placed 2nd for most ad sales sold.
Published photographer in the spring 2015 issue of the CSU-P Today magazine.
Published author in the spring 2015 issue of Tempered Steel Literary Magazine.
Co-Editor for the spring 2015 issue of Tempered Steel Literary Magazine.
Scriptwriter and Director in spring 2015 playwright, "The Debt Collector."