Real Estate Design
Resume:
S HER I PRATHER
sheri.prather@gmai l.com
http: //sprather.110mb.com
Graphic Des igner
EDUCATION
Graduated Cum Laude, June 2011
DePaul University
Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts: Major in Art and Design, Minor in Digital Cinema
DePaul Study Abroad • Completed a 3-week study in Winter 2009 on Christian, Islamic and Traditional
Accra, Ghana beliefs as well as the history of Ghana and its role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
• Volunteered at two primary schools located in an isolated village to help
construct new classrooms allowing more local children access to education
EXPERIENCE
Men’s custom suit and shirt tailoring company
S ebastien Grey Clothiers
• Represented company at marketing events to generate new business
Intern March – June 2011
• Created leaflets, e-blasts and promotional videos as part of a design team
Chicago, IL
• Contributed ideas in weekly team meetings to improve company’s visual identity
Organization for underprivileged teens teaching them entrepreneurial skills
Art & Justice for All
Graphic Designer March – June 2011 • Developed brand ideas with the Founder and design team to create a print identity
• Designed a logo, brochure and campaign postcards within deadlines
Chicago, IL
Princess Closet Non-profit organization providing young women with the necessities for prom
Graphic Designer January – May 2011 • Liaised with Director to redesign marketing materials to reflect the company’s vision
Chicago, IL • Designed an informational brochure, marketing postcards and a campaign poster
Chicagoland real estate magazine
Chicago Agent Publishing
• Worked with the Art Director to create client ads for both print and web
Intern October 2010 – March 2011
• Designed page layouts and completed photo retouching for the magazine
Chicago, IL
• Coordinated with Web Designer to format the web pages using CMS
• Created and uploaded web pages of magazine articles to company’s website
Foundation Content Commercials, graphics, and video production company
Intern February – June 2010 • Shadowed editors to gain knowledge of various aspects of video production
Chicago, IL • Assisted on commercial studio shoots and on location as a production assistant
SKILLS
Adobe CS5 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
Design
Adobe CS5 Flash, Flash Catalyst, After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro
Motion
HTML, CSS, WordPress
Web
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mac and PC proficient
General
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Students with distinguished skills in academics, service, leadership, and character
National Honor Society
Active Member 2005 – Present
Incarnation Summer for Kids A 3-week summer camp for Preschoolers – 8th graders
Camp Counselor Summer 2005 – 2008 • Organized games, learning activities and cared for10 children, 5 days a week
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