Dream Big, Aim Higher
Carefully crafted since , there are no boundaries for this 4thgeneration Colorado native. As a wife, mother, and student —
Jaime dreams big but aims higher!
Jaime Gorman is a creative visionary who thrives on molding passion into ambition. A lifetime interest in storytelling and media propelled her to pursue an undergraduate degree in Journalism & Media Communication at Colorado State University and a minor in Language and Creative Writing.
Jaime also published poetry and non-fiction work in coordination with Thompson Fine Arts at the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
As a creator for over twenty years with a diverse background across a variety of corporate and creative industries —
Jaime turns creative dreams into reality.
Let’s Create! Available in a creative cloud near you.
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
– Present
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Communication
Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO
Associate of Arts, Communication Emphasis
summa cum laude, Phi Theta Kappa
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England ( – )
Writer & Editor
- Wrote blogs aimed toward the international student body, emphasizing life, social, and academics of Uni living
- Edited blogs written by English second language international students for grammar, cohesion, and voice
- Wrote headlines and intro blurbs for Faculty Newsletter Articles
- Edited individual articles for the Faculty Newsletter
Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO ( – )
Adjunct Instructor
- Provided comprehensive instruction for a semester average of 60+ students across several courses
- Semester courses include Microsoft Office programs, DOS, SQL, Database, and Keyboarding
- Assisted with creation and implementation of course restructuring aimed at increasing enrollment and student success
- Developed assessment benchmarks to gauge student comprehension and real–world program applicability
Women's Foundation of Colorado, Denver, CO ( – )
Independent Database & Events Consultant
- Trained staff on database best practices and procedures for event management, queries, reports, and data entry
- Integrated new event module to track gift/participant information for multiple annual events
- Reorganized donor database with consistent coding and eliminated duplications to improve reporting accuracy
- Volunteered at as needed with annual events, mailings, data entry and administrative support
Water for People, Denver, CO ( – )
Database Manager
- Managed database operations and software/hardware upgrades
- Trained staff on database functions and Microsoft Office products
- Created Standard Operating Procedures manual for database and digital filing system
- Assisted with 30+ annual workplace giving campaigns, including event planning and donor reporting
Thompson Fine Arts, Denver, CO ( – )
Writer, Website Designer, & Sales
- Wrote and published non-fiction book (illustrated by Dan Thompson) for sale at Colorado Renaissance Festival
- Wrote poetry to accompany artwork on display at Colorado Renaissance Festival and online
- Designed company website via Microsoft FrontPage
- Assisted customers at festival
Skills
Software
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- HTML & CSS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Raiser's Edge
Professional
- Creative Writing & Editing
- Professional Writing & Editing
- Corporate Communications/PR
- Proofreading
- Administrative Services
Interpersonal
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Instruction & Training
- Adaptability
- Organization
Certifications
- Premiere Pro
- Learning Photoshop: Photography
- Introducing Photoshop: Design
- Raiser's Edge Database Consultant Certification
- Raiser's Edge Advanced Database Operation Certification
Interests
Professional
- Storytelling
- Creative Writing
- Media
- Language & Linguistics
- Non–Profit Organizations
Personal
- Film & Television
- Leatherworking
- Psychology
- Photography
- Experimental Communication