Jessica Bertsch
Plattsmouth, NE *8048
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Objective
. To work within a collaborative creative environment; generating new
avenues of communication through effective design.
Summary
. Proficient in PC & Mac platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress,
Freehand and all Microsoft Applications.
. Experienced with design concepts for advertising, direct mail and
packaging.
. Understanding and experience with web design and coding.
. Working knowledge of print preparation and production.
. Photography skills in product shoots and photo color correction.
Experience
. Accomplished at applying my skills to make team contributions.
. Ability to organize and meet tight deadlines with great attention to
detail.
. Complete knowledge in planning newspaper inserts, newsletters and
catalogs.
- Editing and creating copy format, style sheets and clipping paths.
- Proofreading and copy editing to make sure finished product is
flawless.
. Experience designing and putting together tradeshow booth graphics.
. Communication of corporate identity through the design of logo and
collateral.
. Have an accomplished professional knowledge of direct mail.
. Able to use a wide range of typography to appeal to specific audiences.
Relevant Work History
Jun. 08 - Present Independent Designer, Pixel Pro, Plattsmouth, NE
Sep. 05 - Aug. 07 Graphic Designer, AccuCut, Fremont, NE
Oct. 03 - Aug. 05 Co-owner, A&J Trends retail and on-line store,
Fremont, NE
Jan. 01 - Jul. 03 Graphic Designer, Lortz Direct Marketing Inc.,
Omaha, NE
Education
May 06 - Present Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh, PA
Studying for Bachelors of Science in Advertising
Jul. 06 - Dec. 00 Southeast Community College, Milford, NE
Associate degree of Applied Science in Graphic
Design
- Recognized on the Dean's list.
- Received an academic scholarship.