Samantha Zid ******@*****.*** 417-***-**** http://samzid.weebly.com
Objective Experience
Use my creative experience Graphic Designer
and skills to generate high Grand Crowne Resorts, Branson, MO • 5/11–Present
quality, innovative designs, • Specializes in banners, signage, advertisements, flyers
bringing new life to my • Exceptional multitasking skills used to meet constant,
clients creating, expanding tight deadlines
and renewing their • Exemplary communication skills, bridging gaps between
Marketing and Creative Services
brand identity.
Software Graphic Designer
Proficient in: Freelance • 2004–Present
Adobe CS4 • Specializes in logo creation, business cards, stationary,
Illustrator menus, direct mail pieces
Photoshop
InDesign
Art Director
Acrobat Professional
Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO • 4/09–5/11
Microsoft Office
• 1 of 2 designers that completed over 1200 projects per year
QuarkXPress
• Coordinated with Marketing and Merchandising to create
direct mail pieces, billboards, gift cards, signage, ads, banners,
Education and flyers
BS in Business • Advise and direct production/graphic artist in a team-based
environment
Marketing & Advertising emphasis
Minor in Graphic Design
Central Methodist University
Graphic/Production Artist
Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO • 10/07–4/09
Achievements • Worked closely with senior designers to complete projects
• 2010 Silver Addy Winner • Specialized in page layout and collection of images for catalog
Direct Marketing, single
and retail tab pages
• Dean’s List @ CMU: • Responsible for data accuracy, production work, and prepress
8 semesters, GPA: 3.95/4
• Hall of Sponsors Customer Service & Sales
& Curator Scholarship The Copy Shoppe, Printing & Graphics, Springfield, MO • 10/06–9/07
• Assisted clients in layout, styling and data accuracy
• Southwestern Bell Scholar
• Excelled under tight deadlines communicating with customers,
Award, Top Rising Senior: ‘04–‘05
senior designer, marketing team and pressman
• Marketing & Advertising
Outstanding Student
Award: ‘04–‘05
Graphic Design Internship
• Valedictorian
Cottonwood Graphics, Columbia, MO • 5/06–7/06
Mtn. Grove High School, ‘02
• Design assistant for logos, promotional posters and ads
• Photo manipulation and creation of ad templates
Activities
• Students in Free Enterprise
• Delta Mu Delta
• CMU Lady Eagle
Basketball Team: ‘02–‘06