Sam Wilken
Graphic/Web Designer
***** **** *****, ***. * Omaha, 68154
Phone: 402-***-**** E-Mail: **********@****.***
A mbition
To secure a position as a designer that utilizes my hard working attitude, outstanding creative talent, and expertise in
t he Adobe Creative suite as well as Web 2.0 standards.
Experience
PepperJax Grill 8/07-9/10
Shift leader/night closer, customer service, took phone/fax/e-mail orders worked with a crew of 20+ and took on manger
t asks from time to t ime.
All-Aluminum 5/05-8/07
Many clients, 4+ person crew, installed windows and ordered supplies.
Education
The Creative Center – Omaha, NE 2007-2010
Associate of Occupational Studies in Design, I llustration and Computer Graphics.
Bachelors of Fine Arts expected December 2011. (classes are online so they do not interfere with work week)
Skills
Technology Skills
P roficient in: InDesign, Photoshop, I llustrator, Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Acrobat, Aperture, Digital
Photography, PowerPoint, Macintosh t roubleshooting, networking and t raditional I llustration.
Personal Qualities
Great leadership skills, motivator, team player, well-organized, superb time management, fast learner, moral booster,
outgoing, and responsible.
Honors/Activities
• Published in May 2008 RevolutionArt Magazine.
• Received two bronze awards in the 2008 AIGA's.
• Received a bronze award in the 2009 AIGA's.
• Volunteer for Creative Center events.
• Participate in community art events.
• Volunteer for the Lighthouse Project.
• Presented at 2009 Omaha Pecha Kucha Night.
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