Assistant Design
Resume:
LAUREN BAIER
EDUCATION
Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis,
MN
Bachelor of Science: Visualization 2006 -
2010
The Visualization program is based heavily on team projects for real
clients. I've had the opportunity to take on many different roles and
experience several projects from start to finish. Took courses in design,
marketing, PR/brand strategy, and anthropology.
Victoria University of Wellington Wellington,
NZ
Study Abroad Fall 2009
Took courses on design, anthropology, and sociolinguistics while studying
abroad in New Zealand.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant Minneapolis,
MN
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2008 - 2010
T.A. for two semester-long core classes within the B.S. Visualization
program. I acted not only as an assistant to the teacher but as a peer-
level advocate and point of contact for the students.
Service Bureau Employee Minneapolis,
MN
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2006 - 2010
Assisted students with printing and scanning needs, made copies for faculty
and staff, provided technical direction for Epson inkjet printers.
Streamlined processes and provided efficient service.
Summer Intern Minneapolis,
MN
Effect Partners (formerly MusicMatters) Summer 2009
Developed content for 'Go Organic! for Earth Day' social networking and
monthly e-newsletters. Participated in ideation sessions for upcoming
projects surrounding sustainability and social change.
Social Networking and Web Assistant Minneapolis,
MN
American Refugee Committee 2008 - 2009
Created/maintained social networking profiles, fostering meaningful
relationships with supporters. Repurposed lost content. Worked on the
ideation, planning, and execution of a year-end campaign.
Designer, Production Assistant
Muskego, WI
The Printing Pod, LLC 2007-2008
Pre-press and post-press work; layout and design for booklets, brochures,
flyers, and screen-printed items; communicating with customers. Redesigned
and streamlined online apparel order system.
Designer, Production Assistant
Waukesha, WI
Webz Sunset Printing and Graphics, INC. 2005-2007
Pre-press and post-press work for local companies; layout and design for
business cards, flyers, and menus; packing and shipping orders; finishing
services including saddle stitching, collating, and folding.
WORK FEATURED IN:
Commencement Exhibition April/May
2010
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Piece: Ten Little Chocolate Factories
I conducted ethnographic interviews with chocolate makers from around the
world and collected my findings in a book. I also created an interactive
experience called the "chocolate confessional," which contained a candy jar
full of individually wrapped chocolates with questions inside the wrappers.
Passers-by were encouraged to answer these questions, which pertained to
their personal emotional connections to chocolate, in the form of a video
on the adjacent computer. Viewers were able to watch responses from others.
Over 200 videos were collected.
Visualizing the Future April/May
2010
Science Museum of Minnesota
Piece: "Personal Geographies"
A celebration of the innovators of tomorrow, a visual exploration of the
idea of "the future." A juried show featuring a dozen students'
interpretations. My piece was a triptych of physically interactive images
constructed with multiple layers of transparency film. Pertaining to my own
personal geographies, these pieces consisted of images of online maps
overlayed with photos of myself in the corresponding locations.
Creating Context March/April
2009
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Piece: "Melting of the Cryosphere"
A collection of juried work by past and present students of the Bachelor of
Science: Visualization program. My piece was a case study from a group
project that involved the re-design of a museum exhibit.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
MEMBER OF:
Twin Cities UX Meetup & Book Club
American Society for Information Science and Technology
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
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