Hodgman

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abhzov@r.postjobfree.com

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Elk River, MN 55330

Qualifications

Experience

Strengths

• Motivated self-starter, quick learner, excellent

• 6 years Graphic Design experience developing and designing all marketing

multi-tasking skills, high attention to detail

materials for The Edge Gallery including brochures, invitations, ads, direct mail

• Ability to work well under pressure and time

pieces, retail displays, signage and newsletters

sensitive deadlines

• 10 years experience as a professional photographer and digital artist

• Effectively able to manage multiple

• Extensive experience with marketing and design conception, plan of action and

responsibilities simultaneously

completion through visual and technical execution

• Solid communication, organization and

leadership skills

Employment

• Ability to work effectively as an individual as

well as in a group environment The Edge Gallery, Elk River, MN January 2005 to Present

www.theedgegallery.net

Computer Skills

Co-Owner/Advertising and Creative Design Manager

• Proficient with both Mac and PC platforms

Responsible for branding and identity, developing and designing all marketing and

• Proficient in Adobe CS4 Creative Suite,

communication materials as well as overseeing daily studio operations and customer

Microsoft Word, Keynote

service.

• Knowledgeable with Social Media

• Strong sales, marketing and customer satisfaction skills

• Excellent Digital Workflow and Organization

• Effectively balanced managerial, sales and creative responsibilities

Achievements • Excellent presentation and sale closing skills

• Using branding/identity, design and advertising efforts, increased visibility and

• President’s List - Fall 2008, Spring 2009 & Fall

business for The Edge Gallery in the industry and community by developing the

2009, Spring 2010 Semesters

studios unique identity

• 1st Place Skills USA Advertising Design

Championships, Minnesota

Michelle’s Portrait Design, Medina, MN September 1996 to December 2004

• 7th Place Skill USA Advertising Design

Photographer/Designer/Office Manager

Championships, Nationals

Exclusive Photographer and Graphic Designer for Michelle’s High School Senior

• Design work for the Edge Gallery featured by

Portrait line. Also responsible for overseeing daily studio operations as well as

White House Custom Colour in Professional

directing sales presentations.

Photographer Magazine

• Efficiently managed studios daily operations and managed staff effectively

• Design chosen for Hennepin Technical College

• Developed the studios Senior Portrait Identity by developing and designing annual

Horticulture and Greenhouse Annual Event Staff

Senior Portrait mailing campaigns

T Shirt 2010

• Developed a strong ability to multi-task

• Dinner Program design chosen for Hennepin

• Increased number of sessions and income in the Senior Portrait division of the

Technical College Advisory Board Dinner 2010

studio by developing the studios style and identity

• Association Print Competition in 2003

• Professional Photographers Association Print

Education

Competition in 2001

Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN August 2008 - Present

Organizations Graphic Design

• AIGA Pursuing Graphic Design AAS Degree

• Skills USA Current GPA: 4.0

• MN Profession Photographers Association 95% of technical courses completed

References Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN August 1998 - May 2001

Professional Photography Diploma

Available upon request

GPA: 3.8. Major course of study and concentration in Portrait Photography

Kristin

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