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education

Associate Degree Graphic Design & Illustration
Madison Area Technical College May 2010

Associate Degree Liberal Arts and Sciences
Madison Area Technical College May 20

design skills

Involed in new media and webdesign.
Committed to quality in research, concepting and production.
Knowledge of print production including print and electronic media processes.
Applied experience in rebranding and branding implementation.
Strong communication skills.
Process focused and detail oriented.
Highly organized and dedicated.
Very motivated with a positive work ethic.

tech skills

Proficient in Adobe Design software.
InDesign for page layout.
Photoshop for photo manipulations, color corrections, effects basic animations and resizing.
Illustrator for digital drawings, 3D rendering logo development and web layouts.
Dreamweaver for website design.
Stong understading of color space usage.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Basic understading of HTML.

work history

MADISON'S CW - WBUD
Graphic design intern at Madison's CW beginning in January 2010, ongoing.
Creating web, newspaper and magazine ads for CW and its advertisers. Designing direct mail pieces and sales sheets.
Event promotions; posters, flyers and web. Attended weekly marketing meetings.

Freelance Design Branding & Web Design for Luna Perinatal Counseling 2009-2010

Freelance Design CD and DVD art for SECAP -Sargento Employees Caring About People 2009

MATC Student Help Computer Lab Monitor & Peer Tutoring for fellow students in
design and computer skills 2009-2010

HAPPY BAMBINO LLC
Retail Manager at Happy Bambino beginning in 2007, currently employed part time. Sales and
customer service, working with reps and vendors directly. Stocking, inventory, and merchandising.
Assisting in marketing and event planning. Designing signage and promotion materials.

MERMAID CAFE
Assistant Manager and Barisita at Mermaid Cafe. January 2006 thru May 2007. Job duties included
taking orders and preparing espresso drinks and sandwiches. Handling money, including counting drawer and bank deposits.
Ordering from various vendors. Designing menu layout, newspaper
advertisements and daily special boards.

personal interests

My hobbies include reading, gardening, sewing, painting, biking and attendingcommunity events.

 

portfolio and references available upon request