Design Graphic

Rachel Christine Nowicki

**** **** ***** ****** . ******, IL 62959

618-***-**** home . 618-***-**** cell

******@***************.*** www.rcnillustration.com

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rachel-nowicki.html

As an Artist, Graphic Designer and Illustrator I have a proven history of

consistently exceeding client and employer expectations. "People talk about

thinking out of the box . . . for me I always wondered what they were doing

in there anyway . . . my imagination runs 24/7 . . . you should see my

dreams." I use that exceptional advantage to dazzle employers with

remarkably imaginative ideas, a relentlessly tenacious work ethic and awe-

inspiring artwork. I have been consistently complimented and endorsed by

employers, clients and employees as someone who brings unquestionably rare

talent to the table with a delightful sense of humor. I am innovative and

creative throughout the process of planning, design and production. Always

looking for the "never been seen before" image I strive to implement that

from thought to action to creation in a seamless flow of ideas.

Professional Strengths

Brilliantly Creative & Innovative Team Building & Leadership

Manages Time & Budget

Results Oriented Tenacious & Indefatigable

Patient & Lighthearted

Business Experience

Freelance Artist

Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art

Designs by Maysoon, Apparel Designs

Freelance apparel design for newborns 0-24 mo.

URS Washington Division, Olmsted Dam Project, Olmsted, IL

Drafter - Prepared engineering construction drawings using Autocad,

Microstation and Solidworks. Consistently brought new methods and

technical advice to exceed company deadlines. Used Graphic Design skills

in the redesign of the Joint Venture logo and innovative photography to

help promote the project.

Robert A. Nowicki & Associates, Ltd., Lansing, IL

Drafter & Graphic Designer - Used Autocad for drafting, general IT work

with PC's, Networking and Software issues. I was responsible for all

creative art work used in our publications, logos, signs and web site.

American Technical Publishers, Inc., Orland Park, IL

Technical Illustrator - Created technical illustrations for building trade

books. I brought fresh ideas for cover design work and also did ground

breaking work using new graphic design software that had until then not

been explored, for cover design work and marketing projects. I researched

new technology that strengthened our production process.

The Bible League, Crete, IL

Graphic Artist - I created all projects from conception to finished

product using one color to four color process. I quickly exceeded the

companies expectations with my work and seamlessly orchestrated all the art

projects staying well ahead of deadlines while bringing visually stunning

artwork to the table. I coordinated my work with the production, marketing

and management areas of the company with skill and attentiveness and I was

well esteemed for my work ethic.

Education

American Academy of Art Chicago

Areas of study: Illustration, Graphic Design, Advertising and Watercolor

Painting.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BFA

Major: Painting and Drawing. Minor: Film history, Film processes and

experimental film techniques, Animation, Ceramic Sculpture, Scientific

Illustration, Graphic Design, Anatomy and Printmaking.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Major: Painting and Drawing.

Skills

Mac OSX - CS3 Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash,

Keynote, Acrobat, iMovie, iworks, Corel PainterX.

PC - Corel Draw, Corel Paint, Word Perfect, Word and Paint, MS Suite, MS

Frontpage, Power Point, Autocad, Microstation & Solidworks.

I am also well skilled using pencil, pen & ink, oils, watercolors,

acrylics, gouache, casein, tempera, colored pencil, markers, ceramic

sculpture, mural painting, 35 mm & digital photography, digital film,

creative writing and I play the guitar.

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