Design Graphic

education

BFA in Graphic Design, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY, 2010

AS in Fine Art, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY, 2006

Holds a degree from one of the top design programs in the country.

Possesses a refined sense of the intricacies of visual communication and

the process of designing. Disciplined in developing concepts and expressing

them clearly. A self-motivated worker and responsive team player.

design skills

Never settles for mediocrity. Willing to take direction and add own

thoughts and ideas to the mix. Skilled in the areas of: pre-press

production, branding, typography, illustration, Web design, business system

development, packaging, editorial design, poster design, brochure design,

photography, color theory, and copywriting. Experienced in concept

development from thumbnails, to comps, to finishes. Seeks constructive

criticism. Conscious and critical of design trends. Proficient in Adobe

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, and MS Word.

professional experience

Hudson Valley Community College Graphic Design and Print Services

Design Intern, Troy, NY, Summer 2009

Responsible for concept development and design of a range of printed

materials such as catalogs, planners, signage, wayfinding systems, and

brochures. Conducted meetings with clients and pitched ideas both with and

without the support of a team. Assisted with several photo shoots.

Walt Disney Company

Guest Relations Intern at Epcot, Orlando, FL, Summer 2006

Memorized an extensive amount of information about the Disney parks.

Constantly worked to exceed expectations through hundreds of guest

interactions per day.

freelance work

Created promotional packaging for Shelter Enterprises, Inc., 2010

Organized fund-raising events for "Help Haiti" campaign, 2010

Designed promotional materials for "Help Haiti" campaign, 2010

Created Web banners for Eastwood Auto Restoration, 2010

Designed identity for The Blue Collar Clothing Company, 2010

Created patent illustration for "Thumb Grip Bottle" design, 2009

Branding and identity for "Hour Time Bar and Restaurant," Valatie, NY, 2008

Book jacket design for Life on Tilt: Confessions of a Poker Dad, by J.

Zandoken, 2007

accomplishments & awards

Exhibitor at the Albany Institute of History and Art, 2010

Exhibitor at Senior Show, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY, 2010

Artwork selected for Undergraduate Show, The College of Saint Rose, Albany,

NY, 2010

Albany Ad Club, NORI Award winner, 2009

Artwork selected for Undergraduate Show, The College of Saint Rose, Albany,

NY, 2009

Artwork selected for Student Show, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy,

NY, 2005

references

John Heiser, Director of Graphics & Printing, Hudson Valley Community

College

80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180; 518-***-****; abkd5e@r.postjobfree.com

Ann Breaznell, Associate Professor, Graphic Design, The College of Saint

Rose

432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203; 518-***-****,

abkd5e@r.postjobfree.com

Kristine Herrick, Associate Professor, Graphic Design, The College of Saint

Rose

432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203; 518-***-****, abkd5e@r.postjobfree.com

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