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Ryan Kindinger 740-***-****

OBJECTIVE To obtain a mid-level design position that will provide creative opportunity and room for growth.

EDUCATION Ohio University

BFA in Graphic Design 2006, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, First in Class

Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0

Ohio University Study Abroad Program, Art and Design in Mexico

Puebla, Mexico, Winter 2006

Hochschule f r Gestaltung und Kunst Basel, Typography and Interaction Design Workshops

Basel, Switzerland, Summer 2005

DESIGN EXPERIENCE BROKAW, G RAPHIC DESIGNER

Cleveland, Ohio Summer 2009 Present

Working on a variety of projects for regional, national, and international clients. Main responsibilities include the creation

of motion graphics for promotional videos, web-based media, and television commercials. Other projects include website

design, branding and identity work, and the design of in-house promotional materials. Clients include Vitaminwater,

Fazoli s, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Great Lakes Brewing Co., and University Circle Inc.

EYETHINK, G RAPHIC DESIGNER

Columbus, Ohio Winter 2007 Summer 2009

Worked in a team environment with clients such as J.P. Morgan, Victoria s Secret, The Home Depot, The Ohio State University,

Case Western Reserve University, and Huntington Banks. Gained experience in branding, environmental design, web and

touch-screen projects, printed materials, and identity work.

T HIRST, G RAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Chicago, Illinois Fall 2006

Worked within the gradual program provided by Rick Valicenti. Projects included the design of a custom

typeface, a book cover design, identity work, branding, as well as presentation preparations and contributions

to various print and web projects. Experience dealing with tight deadlines, multiple projects, high profile clients,

photo shoots, and paper specification.

O HIO UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF EDUCATION ABROAD, STUDENT DESIGNER

Athens, Ohio Fall 2005 June 2006

Worked to develop promotional materials for the Study Abroad programs at Ohio University. Deadline driven jobs

with multiple clients included poster designs, T-shirt designs, brochure layouts, and the complete design of a student

handbook publication. All communication with the printer done personally.

Good with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. Can get around in Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand,

SOFTWARE

Fontlab, Keynote, and Powerpoint when needed.

AWARDS Charles Logan Smith Award of Excellence in Design, 2006

Provost Undergraduate Research Grant Recipient, 2005

School of Art Talent Scholarship, 2004 and 2005

Edna Way Academic/Talent Scholarship, 2004 and 2005

References Available Upon Request

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