Design Graphic Designer

Christina Koch

Graphic Designer

I am a young, smart and passionate designer, hoping to be able to send a message through innovative graphics. I am capable of working with others, grasping their concepts and executing them well. My education has given me a broad range of skills, not only in computers but as well as with people and communication skills. I believe that design is more than simply creating something beautiful; it also requires problem solving and logic.

As a young designer, still new to the game, I am looking to be challenged and pushed to create amazing designs that will benefit both the client and myself.

Resume

Relief International 2/18/2012 - Present

Associate Graphic Designer

- Spearheading design concepts given by the heads of the Communications and PR

department

- Designing Banners and graphics that are displayed on the company s website

homepage, the company donation page and two different types of e-mails

- Manipulating and Enhancing photos taken out in the field to be displayed in

Headquarters and DC Office

- Creating all graphics for the company Twitter page (@ReliefIntl) including Profile

picture, and multiple background images

- Maintaining the same responsibilities I had as an Intern (listed below)

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photo

Manipulation/Restoration, Verbal and Writing skills

Zoe Media Group 8/15/2011 Present

Graphic Design Intern

- Assisting the Art Director and Marketing Editor in graphics and design aesthetic for the

website which includes;

- Creating Polaroids with images of products inside that are used in the three different

newsletters on the website

- Using existing templates, modifying e-mail templates and data pages to send out to

existing and potential clients

- Very detail oriented work; making sure there are smooth lines with cutouts and those

images are placed directly in the middle, etc.

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Color Theory, Photo Manipulation

Boyle & Huard Wedding 11/2011- 5/2012

Graphic Designer

- Designed and typeset 100% of Wedding Invitations, Menus, Escort Cards and

Programs

- Worked with the bride and groom to create one cohesive look for the stationary that

worked with the style and theme of the wedding

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory,

Typesetting

Press Book 1/2012 6/2012

Graphic Designer

- Creating and Designing an 100 page Press Book/Portfolio for Chuck actor Ryan

McPartlin

- Enhancing and editing all photos and magazine clippings

- Designing a clean, professional and interesting book to be shared with family as well

as possible employers

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Photo Manipulation/Restoration

Relief International 7/18/2011 2/18/2012

Graphic Design Intern

- Designing Thank You banners for e-mail templates

- Designing and assembling Thank You cards to send out to clients and donators as

well as online advertisements placed on company website

- Assisting the Development Officer/ the Communication and Public Relations

department in any graphic or PR work

- Manipulating and color correcting Country Directors portraits to make them more

professional; included removing facial hair, placing business shirts on them and color

correcting

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Manipulation/Restoration, Verbal and Writing

skills

Koch & Rodrigues Wedding 1/2011 - 3/2011

Graphic Designer

- Designed and typeset 100% of Wedding Invitations, Menus, Escort Cards and

Programs

- Worked with the bride and groom to create one cohesive look for the stationary that

worked with the style and theme of the wedding

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory

Loyola Marymount Photo Lab 9/2010 -12/2010

Lab Assistant

- Mixed chemicals, maintained darkrooms, assisted students with printing and

photography questions

- Learned more about the photo developing process which gave me an even greater

respect and love for the art

- Gained a great knowledge of Color Theory and was complimented on my quick ability

to balance colors while making prints and my fast understanding of the art

Skills Used: Color Theory, Digital and Film Photography (Developing and

Printing)

American Institute of Graphic Arts at Loyola Marymount University Fall 2009

President of Finance/Student Reserve Board Liaison

- Presented proposals from Professional Practices class for student art shows to try

and receive funding

Skills Used: Written, Verbal and Creative Communication Skills

Viva La Rock 12/2009 - 5/2010

Graphic Design Intern

- Designed website banners and advertisements featured on the company s website

- Designed band flyers to be seen on company s website, emails to clients and at

shows

- Revitalized the company s logo and began work on a logo for their subsidiary

company

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

Loyola Marymount Center for Service and Action 9/2008 - 5/2009

Graphic Designer

- Designed flyers that were passed out to students during events held at LMU

convocation hour

- Designed the Official CSA 2009 sweatshirt, which consisted of placing their logo on

the front and choosing typefaces used for the sweatshirt

Skills Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word

EDUCATION

Loyola Marymount University May 2011

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design

Overall GPA 3.4

SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Digital and Film Photography (Developing and Printing), Strong understanding of Color Theory, Photo restoration/manipulation, Brief Knowledge of HTML and CSS (I am currently taking online classes)

Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills

REFERENCES

Maryam Fesharaki - ******.*********@**.***

Kelly Agnew - ******@*****.***

Saeri Cho Dobson - ********@*****.***

Terry Dobson - ************@*****.***

Garland Kirkpatrick - *******.***********@***.***

Osvaldo Trujillo - ***************@*********.***

Seeking

Full-time, Permanent position

Experience

Mid-level

Skills

Design, Creative Direction

Industry

Advertising, Fashion

SAMPLE WORK

KROP.COM/CHRISTI...

POST DATE: 10.15.2012

Los Angeles, CA

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