Coleman Anthony Tharpe 2300 Nueces Street Apt. #309 Austin, Texas 78705 [email protected] 904.705.5404 EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin, Expected May 2015, GPA 3.89 B.A., Anthropology B.S., Radio-Television-Film College of Liberal Arts Moody College of Communication Liberal Arts Honors Program Departmental Honors in Media Studies ! Minor, Information Studies Minor, Middle Eastern Studies Plan II Rome Study Abroad Program, Rome, Italy, Summer 2014 The University of Texas at Austin and the American Institute for Roman Culture
HONORS Dedman Distinguished Scholar in Liberal Arts Inaugural Class of Texas Exes 40 Acres Scholars, Finalist Moody College of Communications, Communication Dean’s List, Spring-Fall 2013 College of Liberal Arts, Dean’s Honors summa cum laude, Spring 2012 cum laude ampla et magna, Fall 2012 ! summa cum magna et ampla, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013 UNIVERSITY WORK EXPERIENCE Webber Energy Group June 2013-Present Communications Manager Grow and maintain media presence across multiple digital and analog platforms Update and supervise web portals for public dissemination of engineering research ! Develop and implement strategies for expanding fundraising and popular education initiatives UTAustinX Sept. 2013-Present Marketing and Communications Manager, Energy 101 Generate, curate, and edit copy for mass communications including social, email, and traditional media to publicize and market Energy 101, the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ofered by UT Austin Develop and maintain consistent digital strategy to engage students with instructors over 11 weeks Transform and expand Energy 101 beyond a MOOC experience in order to market supplemental material for ! secondary educational markets Harry Huntt Ransom Humanities Research Center Sept. 2013-Present Undergraduate Intern in the Film Department Organize and catalogue film and television collections using custom database systems Prepare and house analog audio-visual assets for long-term storage Update and verify artifact databases for the Selznick Collections in preparation for Gone With the Wind ! exhibit, opening Fall 2014 Center for Transportation Research Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013 Student Associate Receptionist Coordinated telephone and face-to-face communications between researchers and visitors Supported conference events by scheduling meetings, reserving rooms, registering sponsors ! Facilitated inter-ofce deliveries through the daily use of a University vehicle WORK EXPERIENCE Pecan Street Insurance, Austin, Texas May 2013-Aug. 2013 Information Technician Imported and processed hundreds of insurance leads daily to prepare for sales Improved networked customer relations management (CRM) software systems Troubleshot technical and data-driven problems in sales cycle and designed improved sales processes ! Coleman Anthony Tharpe
Fairhope Area Swim Team, Fairhope, Alabama May 2012-Aug. 2012 Assistant Coach Taught and trained over 300 children aged between 4 and 20 in proper competitive swim techniques Planned and supervised team building activities and events in and around pools and beaches Facilitated professional and efcient relationships between swimmers, parents, coaches, and ! board members in issues of competition, sportsmanship, and discipline ETC Creative Designs, Fairhope. Alabama Oct. 2010-Apr. 2012 Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant Manage expenses, payroll, and receiving for a small business Prepare tax summaries and file taxes 12 times yearly through Alabama Department of Revenue ! Compile year end tax information for federal income taxes Fairhope United Methodist Church, Fairhope, Alabama Sept. 2009-July 2011 Audio/Visual Technician Managed audio and visual equipment for a 500+ member church Adjusted levels and cued video and other presentation aids for services every Sunday and Holidays ! Reconciled the wants and needs of worship leaders, staf, and laypeople CK Collection, Fairhope, Alabama June 2007-Oct. 2010 Salesperson, Interim Web Store Manager Maintain face-to-face relationships with customers and management Compile ad copy and obtain photographs to advertise high end merchandise through web store ! Coordinate cataloging of new merchandise and organization of market orders and payments COMPREHENSIVE MULTIMEDIA CONSULTING In April 2012, I founded my own consulting firm to help grow and develop small businesses. Using anthropological theory and globalization studies along with technical know-how, I design and provide customized services to expand the reach and efciency of companies in all sectors. Services provided include Search Engine Optimization; digital and print advertising, including art direction, copyediting, and graphics design; database services, including customer relationship management (CRM), appointment scheduling, and automated maintenance schedules; automated bookkeeping and taxation; web design !and development; and social media marketing. Current Clients: ETC Creative Designs - Fairhope, Alabama Kemel USA - New York City, New York Coastal Seal Services - Lincolnton, North Carolina Beyond the Decorations - Austin, Texas RedSky Renewable Solutions - Austin, Texas !Advisors Marketing Group - Spring Branch, Texas VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Texas Exes October 2011-Present Student Ambassador Represent the student body at alumni events Deliver targeted presentations to prospective students in academic recruiting process ! Oversee campus tours and question and answer sessions Austin Film Festival Sept. 2012-May 2013 Intern to the Executive Director, Registration Director, Conference Director Facilitated relationship between the festival and PBS series On Story and other media outlets including KLRU, UT Press, and Texas State University at San Marcos Copyedited On Story: Screenwriters and Their Craft, the companion text published by UT Press Generated and edited biographic sketches for screenwriters and synopses for conference brochure ! Coleman Anthony Tharpe
Caribbean Students Association Sept. 2012-May 2013 Secretary Assisted in the planning and execution of cultural fairs and events Recorded and disseminated minutes and planning documents from executive meetings Designed and created authentic costumes for dance performances and cultural showcases across ! campus Texas Student Television Aug. 2012-Jan. 2013 Production Assistant for KVR News Generated breaking news, entertainment, and sports content for weekly live program Supervised script transcription and editing for teleprompter Controlled and manipulated audio capture and mixing for live broadcast
PUBLISHED BLOG POSTS Tharpe, Coleman. February 2013. “Guest Blog: AFF Intern Extraordinaire Coleman Tharpe on the Road with Oscar.” ! Austin Film Festival News.