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www.joelbenedictdesigns.com
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Objective To obtain a position in a creative agency that will offer opportunities for professional
growth utilizing my experience, education and love for design
Education Art Institute of Pittsburgh December 2011
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Presidents List and Deans List
Robert Morris University June 2008
Bachelor of Science and Business Administration in Marketing
Deans List
Experience Graphic Design Intern, Matthew James Creative
May 2011 - August 2011
Developed concepts and designs for existing client base
Assisted in day to day production
Tutor of Graphic Design, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
February 2011- December 2011
Clients schedule appointments with me to help them with their work
Subjects include and are not limited to Typography, Perspective, Color theory
Concept Design and Development, Mircosoft Of ce, Corporate ID, Personal ID, Logo design
Design Studio, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
April 2011 - June 2011
Worked to meet the needs of clients chosen by the Art Institute
Worked on print, website design/programming and brand identity individually as well as a team
Account Representative, Canon Business Solutions
November 2008 - April 2009
Prepared and presented product proposals to corporations
Prospected and quali ed potential clients within a territory using various
marketing strategies
Proactively developed new client contacts while discovering and ful lling their needs
Maintained high level of organization and database
Interacted face to face with business professionals on a daily basis
Clients Sierra Club
Chevrolet
Buon Giorno Cafe
Princeton Brewery
Coraopolis Community Development Foundation
Ravinia Festival
PCS Engineering
Affordable Indian Hair
Professional American Marketing Association (AMA)
National Honor Society (NHS)
Affiliations National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
Honors Awarded with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh selected design to enter into the prestigious One Club in New York
Student of the Quarter, Summer 2011
Project selected by the Sierra Club to aid in their awareness efforts on various applications
Ravinia Festival poster design contest Honorable Mention
Honored by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for consecutive Deans List, Presidents List and Perfect Attendance
Traditional artwork selected to be displayed in Art Institute Gallery and Showcases