Joel Thomas Van Wert
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EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Art: Graphic Design
Public Relations Minor
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
May 2009
EXPERIENCE Freelance Designer
Minneapolis, MN
Cedar Falls, Iowa
February 2010-Present
. Communicate with clients to understand their
wants and needs.
. Conduct research and create sketches to develop
design ideas.
. Create fresh and effective print and web design
solutions to fulfill the client's needs.
Graphic Communications Intern
Iowa Small Business Development Center
Waterloo, Iowa
August 2007-December 2009
. Develop and update Regional Business
Center Websites.
. Conduct and generate entrepreneurial
interviews and articles.
. Create print materials for upcoming events and
marketing campaigns
Media Kit Developer
Mind Research Network Public Relations Campaign
Cedar Falls, Iowa
February 2009-June 2009
. Generate research about the Mind Research
Network to develop promotional ideas.
. Develop public events and material to raise
donations for the Mind Research Network.
. Design brochure and flyers for potential
donators.
SKILLS Adobe Suite Programs
. Photoshop
. Illustrator
. Fireworks
. Dreamweaver
. Flash
. InDesign
XHTML
CSS
Microsoft Office Suite