Samantha Zid abg3fh@r.postjobfree.com 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

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