20 Bernhardt Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254

618-402-7715 | Noah.claghorn@gmail.com

Professional History

Media and Website Design Intern

Sivia Law Firm, Edwardsville, IL | November 2023 – April 2024

·      Graphic Design & Social Media Management: Excelled in creating compelling graphics and content using Canva and Adobe Suite, significantly enhancing the firm’s online presence and engagement with clients and the public.

·      Website UX Design & Research: Created directory pages for www.sivialaw.com that were stylish, and easy to use while directing clients to the proper pages.

  • Microsoft Excel: Acquired advanced skills in Microsoft Excel during the internship, enabling efficient data analysis, and management of financial records.

  • Writing Competence: Cultivated blog writing skills, contributing to the firm’s website and social media platforms. Crafted strategic and engaging content that effectively explained complex legal concepts in an accessible manner.

  • Organizational Abilities: Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in maintaining accurate names, dates, and events records.

  • Creative Problem Solving & Initiative: Utilized graphic design skills and social media knowledge to propose and conduct marketing and communication strategies.

  • Publer, Mailchimp, & Meta Business Suite: Gained skills to schedule publishing across various social media, including Google Calendar, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. at once via these tools.

 

Home Theater Sales Associate

Best Buy, Fairview Heights, IL | April 2021 - January 2023

•      Kept abreast of promotions, sales, and special events; leveraging this knowledge to enhance customer engagement and increase sales

•      Conducted product demonstrations, addressed inquiries, and alleviated customer concerns

•      Employed exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with many customers daily

Electronics Sales Associate

Target, Shiloh, IL | May 2020 - January 2021

 

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

GPA: 3.554     Graduated: August 1, 2024

Honors and Certifications

•      SIUE Dean's List (Fall 2020 - Spring 2022)

•      National Society of Leadership & Success Certification (2021)

•      Google UX Design Certification (2024)

 

Extracurricular Involvement

•      Panther Beat Student News, O’Fallon Township High School (2016 – 2018)

•      Boy Scouts of America (2008 – 2020)

 

Skills and Competencies

•      Mac & Windows OS Proficiency

•      Adobe Creative Suite

•      UX Design and Research

•      Website Building

•      Canva Creative Suite

•      Adobe Premier and Davinci Resolve

•      Social Media Management

•      Blog Writing

•      Electronic Sales

•      Strong Written & Spoken Communication

•      Excellent Interpersonal Abilities

•      Conflict Resolution