AllisonPierce
**** *. ******. *** *, Denver, CO *0218
ph:303-***-****, email: *******@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Confident, responsible and enthusiastic team player with theability to work
under stress and meet deadlines. Capable of producing designsusing a variety
of software programs. Always willing to learn and discover newtechniques.
EDUCATION
Ball State University, BFA in Fine Arts, Muncie, IN
Emphasis: Visual Communications, May 2006
Web Design Extended Studies Degree (In progress) at Art Instituteof Denver, CO
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Production work including laminating, laying, weeding, and
working on car vehicle graphics.
Front desk support and customer service for Fast Signs in Denver
Helped design A. J. Images Inc. Web Site.
Worked on book layouts and package design for publications.
Developed logos and brochures for A. J. Images Inc. 2007
Newsletter design for Department of Modern Languages and Classics,Ball State
University. September Issue, 2005.
Researched and developed Independent studies plan of
Photography and Design in Italy and Greece
on Abstract nature vs. Geometric architecture and their
interaction with one another.
Designed creative and effective packaging and marketing solutions,organized
all facets of the design process, conceptual through production.
Ability to create design effectively using animated ornon-animated websites
using Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks.
Experience with Canon and Nikon Camera Equipment, Epson Printers,Wide
format color and b&w printers (Camera Formats: 35mm, 120mm,and Digital)
WORK EXPERIENCE
FastSigns- Denver, CO – Front Desk Customer Service andPart-Time Production.
Worked with customers to identify sign needs then used machinesand other tools to create signs using laminating, vinyl lettering and otherapplications.
A. J. Images Inc. - Junior Graphic Designer 2006- March 2007.Proficient in Mac Platform using Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and InDesign.
PacSun, Denver, CO – Senior Sales Representative in Retail -
Supervised new employees Describe what PACE is showing themthe proper way of
P.A.C.E. Ability to do returns and also
detailed understanding of the store and its function.
Indianapolis Signworks- Graphic Designer 2006
Designed using Adobe programs, used administrative duties, workingwith clients
from ideas to finished product.
Made signage for various companies in the Indianapolis Areaincluding signs,
banners, yard signs, vehicle vinyl lettering and Apartment entrysigns.
Designed Indianapolis Children's Museum Haunted House signage for2006.
Computer Student Assistant and Student Secretary for ModernLanguages and
Classics
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 2004-2006
Utilized computer skills, conducted web page design, developednewsletter,
organized MLC office equipment and filing.
Answered questions and provided guidance for students that hadquestions or
concerns regarding foreign languages at Ball State.
Created thank you notes and invitations to events of MLC.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Extensive work with Adobe PhotoshopCS, IllustratorCS, MicrosoftPrograms
Familiar with QuarkXPress, Microsoft Works, Powerpoint andINDesignCS.
Some experience with DreamweaverMX, FlashMX, FireworksMX.
Wall Cutter, Laminator, Mimaki Printer, and Cyrious software.
Proficient in Mac and Windows operating systems, can workcomfortably with both
platforms.
Comprehensive understanding of printing process, colors, andphotography.
Created aesthetically pleasing art, illustrations, and logos forvarious
exercises.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Received certificate of honor for C.L.A.S.S leadership program.
Work accepted in the student art show 2002,2003,2004.
Portfolio available upon request
http://www.apinspirations.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apinspirations