Angela M. Wyro

October 2007 - Present
Graphic Artist
National Natural Toxins Research Center at Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas

• Responsible for writing, production and design of NNTRC newsletter, brochures, posters and other printed materials
• Responsible for re-design and updates of NNTRC web page
• Programed new NNTRC Snake Database in PHP/MySQL
• Creates slideshows and other promotional material
• Performs photography duties - edits and manages photos
• Helped design new NNTRC Serpentarium building
• Performs technical support duties
• Trains students in use of photo editing and graphic software
• Contact for Tours of the NNTRC Facilities
• Helps with production of special recruitment events

July 2000 - October 2007
Graphics Specialist
Kingsville Publishing Company
Kingsville, Texas

• Seven years experience in Classified and Business Display Advertising production using Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for three print publications
• Instituted use of computerized layout for Classified section, leading to computerized layout for entire publication
• Responsible for: Ad Creation, Photo Editing, Webpage Updates, Runsheet Lineage Tallies, Filing and Logging of Ads, Electronic File Backups, Layout of TV Guide and other Special Sections, Some Price Quotes on Advertising, and Legal Pricing Reports for Accounting Department, as well as some front desk duties

Bachelor of Fine Arts • Graduated May 2000
Texas A&M University - Kingsville • Kingsville, Texas

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Kleberg First National Bank Full Ride Scholarship Recipient
• Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Member
• Produced Senior Art Exhibit

High School Diploma • Graduated May 1995
Bishop High School • Bishop, Texas

• Honor Graduate
• National Honor Society
• Member of Chemistry Club
• Participated and placed in UIL Ready Writing and Literary Criticism competitions
• Member of the BHS Singers

• Proficient in Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, Microsoft Word,, Power Point and Excel
• Familiar with Flash CS4
• Understanding of PHP/MySQL Database construction, editing and maintenance
• Learn new programs quickly
• Familiar with and can perform some technical support duties for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems
• Participated in the layout process of Texas A&M University - Kingsville’s Writer’s Bloc Magazines: Fall 2000 - Spring 2001 and Spring 2002 issues
• Assisted in setup and submission receipt for V-Day Charity Art Shows in 2006 and 2007