Brief Summary
Objective: To obtain a position as a Graphic Designer
Design Skills: Mac and PC platforms of: Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, Macromedia Studio, Audacity, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of pre-press and numerous printing processes.
Manual Skills: Metalcasting, bookmaking/binding, letterpress, metal sculpture, B&W photo processing and developing
Education: BFA in Communication Design, Concentration in Graphic Design May 2006 from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Design Experience: 2006-Present Specialty Insurance ( Graphic Design)
Created website, redesigned logo. Responsible for Creating/Designing brochures, emails, mailers and faxes annual reports and maintaining website.
2007 Stussy, DC and For the Greater Good, DC
Helped concept ideas for the interior design of both stores as well as helped choose brands of clothing and literature to be carried at For the Greater Good.
Freelance Experience: 2007 VCU Fashion Department
2007 Ed Knight Communication Arts
2007 Hedlund Homescapes
2006 Lockett's Mill
2005 Tuckaway
2005 Boy Scouts of America
Additional Experience: 3/03 -9/06 Tuckaway Childcare, Teacher's Assistant
Coordianted activities and art projects for the children. Responsible for keeping open communication with the parents, took on role as lead teacher in their absence. Developed time management skills while working part time, and attending school full time.
6/00-8/02 Brusters, Assistant Manager
Acquired team working and leadership skills, money management and organization skills
6/98 8/99 Stoneman Heating and AC, Secretary's Assistant
Learned how to meet and deal with the needs of customers. Gained computer/data entry and payroll management skills.
Interests: Architecture, Fashion, Vegan baking
Accomplishments: Dean's List
Honors Program
Member of AIGA student chapter
VCU Senior Design Show
Clients
Hedlund Homescapes
VCU Fashion Department
Ed Knight Communication Design
