Graphic Designer, Page Designer, Layout Designer

Melanie R. Fiorille

**** ********* **. ****, **** 44224

330-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a challenging full-time position where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity.

Education

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

August 2012 Bachelor of Science, College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Major in Visual Journalism, Concentration in Information Design

GPA: 3.34

Cum Laude honors as well as the Dean's List.

Significant coursework: Magazine Design, Information Graphics, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Newspaper Design, Magazine Publishing, Intro to Website Tech, Visual Design for Media, Videography Basics, Media Writing, News Writing, Copy Editing.

Experience

May, 2012 – Present Page Designer and Graphic Artist

Black Pages Ohio A Minority Business Directory

I create advertisements for the company, fliers for events, created a projected magazine called The Look and I also produced an entire published magazine called The Summit. Currently, The Summit is on its sixth publication which I am still creating.

August, 2011 – December, 2011 Page Designer

Fusion Magazine A Kent State University student run LGBT magazine

Assisted in producing page layouts and design for the publication. Contributed creative concepts and ideas with the other designers on the team.

August, 2011 – December, 2011 Page Designer

The Daily Kent Stater The Kent State University student run newspaper

Assisted in production of page layouts and design for the publication. Observed and learned the system of a newsroom as well as the process of a completed publication on a deadline.

Skills

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office suite.

Succeed in a team oriented environment and can communicate efficiently.

Excel at completing work under a deadline and handling immediate changes promptly.

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