Laura Gabbert
WEB DESIGNER
*****@************.***
Columbus, OH
Education
Cedarville, OH
Bachelors in Graphic Design
Aug 2008 - May 2012
Cedarville University
Minors in Creative Web Design and Studio Art. Personal focus on
Web Development and Design.
Skills
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
(InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and
Fireworks).
Skilled at information architecture and usability for web, with
working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript and Jquery.
Experience with drafting and 3D CAD software.
Experience in broadcasting and designing for digital media.
Microsoft Office and iWorks.Experience
Gahanna OhioWeb DesignerJun 2012 - Present
CVCO Inc. / 104.9 the River
Jeffersonville, OH
AthleteSep 2011 - Apr 2012
Nike Outlet
Sales, and customer service.
Clarksville, IN
Visual Merchandiser & Set ExecutiveMay 2011 - Aug 2011
JC Penney
Contributed to the advertising, marketing, and sales efforts of the
store by designing, creatively developing and taking charge of the
visual look of the store and its merchandise.
Cedarville, OH
Student DesignerJan 2010 - PresentCedarville University: Creative
Services
Marketing, design, layout, print and web.
Assisted Carrie Savage, Publications Designer.
Marketing and web design under Chad Jackson, Creative Director.
Current Publications:
http://www.cedarville.edu/advancement/publications
New Albany, IN
Graphic Design InternMay 2009 - Aug 2009
Graceland Baptist Church
Marketing, design, layout, print and web. Creative Designer for
God and Country, Graceland Baptist's largest annual production.
Clarksville, IN
Sales AssociateMay 2009 - Jan 2010
JC PenneyNew Associate Trainer and Supervisor. Awards and recognition for
excellence in customer service.
Scottsburg, IN
Assistant PhotographerMay 2009 - Aug 2009
Polly Images
Assisted in shoot set up, creative input, and execution.
Scottsburg, IN
Freelance PhotographerMay 2009 - May 2012
Laura Ward Photography
Photography of graduating seniors, and engaged couples.
Scottsburg, IN
Graphic DesignerMay 2008 - Aug 2008
Go' In Postal
Performed layout, illustration, and print design for local clients.
New Albany, IN
Assistant Media DirectorAug 2007 - Aug 2008Graceland Baptist Church
Directed video and camera.
Scottsburg, IN
Manager and BaristaJan 2008 - May 2008
The Coffee House
Assisted in customer service, mastered barista knowledge and
maintained quality operations.
Scottsburg, IN
Public Relations AssistantMay 2004 - May 2008State Farm Insurance
Maintained client relationships through assistance in marketing
and customer service.
Student Involvement
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Graphic Designer, January 2009 - May 2011.
The Studio: Cedarville's Art and
Design Student Organization
Co-Founder,
Vice President, September 2010 - May 2011
.
Junior Senior Committee of 2011
Creative Director, Responsible for all design, branding, and
printing. January 2009 - May 2011.
AIGA
Member,
January 2011 - Current
.
Student Government Association:
Exectutive Council
As the
2011-2012Communications Director, these were my
responsibilities:
Organizing and overseeing all promotions, marketing, publicity
relating to SGA, and its respective initiatives.
Organizing the formation, management and leadership of the
Communications Committee.
Overseeing the coordination of communications between all
avenues of on-campus and off-campus media.
Working closely with the website director to ensure effective and
congruent communication via the SGA website.
Ensure that SGA's connection to and understanding of the student
body translates into clear communication to the SGA administration
as well as effective marketing schemes.
References
References
References available upon request.
Honors and Scholarships
"Who's Who" Among American
Colleges and Universities 2011-2012
Nominee
Cedarville University Student
Government Executive Council
Communications Director and Graphic Designer
Cedarville University
Legacy Scholarship Recipient
Cedarville University
Nashville Baptist Church Scholarship Recipient
Laura Gabbert *****@************.***