Wade Pressel
abjw5f@r.postjobfree.com
wadepressel.com
Summary of Qualifications
Michigan Owned - Head of Graphic Design - 6/10 - Current
In charge of building and maintaining MichiganOwned.com. Developed and
coded the layout. Also maintain the website, making all needed updates.
Additionally, responsible for the creation of all marketing material and
advertisements for the company.
Lever - Head of Graphic Design - 12/09 - 08/10
In charge of all graphic design for Lever, a small printing company in
Southfield, Michigan. Designed a variety of printed products such as
business cards, brochures, posters, T-shirts, and postcards as well as all
digital items for the company such as websites and digital advertisements.
Also responsible for account management and customer relations.
BBDO - Detroit - Creative Intern - 04/09 - 08/09
Responsible for managing the matte room as well as brainstorming ideas for
commercial
accounts. Worked on designs for Chrysler and Smart Car as well as pitched
ideas for
commercials for AT&T.
Embassy Print & Copy - Graphic Designer - 02/06 - 02/08
Responsible for the design, printing and finishing of commercial print
projects.
Skills
Advanced knowledge in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Windows & OSX. A
working
knowledge in Dreamweaver, Flash, Final Cut Pro & HTML. I also have
experience and
knowledge in the commercial printing and finishing process.
Education
IADT - Detroit - Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Graphic Design - 08/09
Earned a degree while taking classes in traditional art, design &
advertising.
Dean's List every semester. Final GPA of 3.89
Honors and Affiliations
Member of Detroit Young Professionals Marketing Committee
Member of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists)
Winner of Detroit Craftsmen's Club Scholarship - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009