Design Graphic

Larissa Arkema

**** ***** **. 641-***-**** (cell)

Pella, IA 50219 *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A graphic design position which will utilize what has been learned in

college classrooms and build on those skills, while becoming a more

effective designer.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA May 2010

Art GPA 3.6 on a 4.0 scale

Fine Arts Studio and Graphic Design

AWARDS

Dordt College Presidential Scholarship

Dordt College Distinguished Scholarship

Tri-State Art Show, Rock Rapids, IA, 1st Place 2007

Tri-State Art Show, Rock Rapids, IA, Honorable Mention 2007

Original Design selected for local Christian rock band 2008

Student juror for Dordt/Northwestern Art show 2009

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant: Art Department - Dordt College 2008-2010

Clean and maintain classroom and printmaking spaces.

Layout and hang shows. Take down shows and reorganize the

gallery.

Format and mount tags for shows. Create posters for

shows. Maintain art equipment.

Developed a greater appreciation for the effort needed

outside of class to maintain spaces for optimal

artistic creativity with minimal effort.

Exposure to another facet of the fine art world through

gallery experience. Ability to effectively hang shows in an

aesthetically pleasing and professional manner.

Graphic Design Internship: Ozone Solutions, Inc.- Hull, IA Spring

2010

Create brochures and product information sheets to be

included in mailings.

Design fliers and press releases for distribution.

Create web banner for old site to help redirect traffic to

new site.

Reformat catalog and redesign catalog cover.

Experience how graphic design fits into a real world

company setting. Exposure to the demands of

designing in a corporate setting.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Team member, PLIA (Putting Love Into Action) Club affiliated with

Dordt College, Neon, KY March, 2008

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Computer Knowledge: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,

Dreamweaver, AfterEffects, and Lightroom, with exposure to Quark and

Adobe Flash.

REFERENCES and Portfolio: Available upon request

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