Overview
I am a new media designer located in the heart of the midwest. Currently I’m working as a multimedia graphic designer
brochures, catalogs and full websites. Everyday I strive to dive deeper into my career while exploring new means of
Experience
Multimedia Graphic Designer, Minerva Promotions (September 2007 Present)
Create and maintain a variety of internal and client websites including static xHTML/CSS, CMS, eCommerce and blogging
solutions. As well as various print projects including catalogs, brochures, apparel, and corporate identity packages. I am
also part of our sales and customization team that travels to various events across the state including IHSA State Finals.
This job also requires interaction with clients via phone, email and face–to–face.
Day Camp Counselor, State Farm Insurance (May 2005 September 2007)
Responsible for co–leading a group of children through a daily schedule and organizing small group activities.
Freelance Web Designer, Connect–A–Tech, Inc. (September 2003 Present)
Designed and created websites for Denver, Colorado, based businesses beginning with desired content
and ending in a complete, uploaded, website.
Interactive Developer, John Brown University (January 2005 May 2007)
Further developed Interactive Design skills through editing projects for better operation and display on
the department website, created gallery previews using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Final Cut Pro, and
DVD Studio Pro and maintained student gallery portion of department website. As this was a teacher’s aide
position I also helped grade occasionally and served a substitute when the professor was away.
Editor, Nesher (August 2006 May 2007)
Created a theme conceptualizing the design for the cover and templates for the 2006–07 yearbook as
Graphic Designer, John Brown University SIFE (August 2006 May 2007)
Organized video footage and edited it into a digital presentation for regional and national expositions using
Final Cut Pro and Photoshop. I also designed the annual report.
Phonathon Caller & Data Entry Assistant, John Brown University (March 2005 April 2007)
Maintained good relations with university alumni and parents to promote the school and seek funds for scholarship funds
as well as recorded information into the database.
Skills & Attributes
Quark; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,
InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand; xHTML, CSS, Magento eCommerce
Experience with ActionScript, JavaScript, Director, Apple Motion, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Digital SLR Cameras, PHP,
MySQL, WordPress, Joomla, ASP, CorelDraw
Integrity, Independently Motivated, Leadership & Team Skills, Organized, Flexible, Responsible, Interpersonal
Education
Bachelor of Science, John Brown University
Major: Graphic Design. GPA: 3.68
Awards: State Farm Scholarship (2003–07), Provost Scholarship (2003–07), Leadership Scholarship (2003–07),
President’s List (2003–04), “Way to Gogh” Award (2005), The National Dean’s List (2005), 2006 Artie Nominee for
“Outstanding Interactive Designer of the Year”, 2006–07 SIFE Service Leadership Award
Organizations: Honors Program, iLead@Life, Yearbook Editor, RHA, COAST (AIGA Student Group), SIFE, Impact
Bachelor of Science, John Brown University
Major: Digital Media Arts. GPA: 3.68
Illinois Central College
Major: Graphic Arts. GPA: 4.0
Awards: President’s Honor List (2002–03)
Organizations: Honors Program
References
Joe Walenciak, Director of Graduate Business Programs at John Brown University, 479–427–1815
Patrick Carr, Owner at Broadway Screen Printing & Embroidery, LLC, 479–549–5058
Tony Todaro, Owner and President at Minerva Sportswear, Inc. DBA Minerva Promotions, 309–661–2387
301 w monroe street apt 7 • bloomington, illinois 61701 • 309–530–1126
abnugi@r.postjobfree.com • www.sherrierohde.com