Alicia Carrington-Muskwe

Adver tising, Graphic Design, Marketing & Mass Communications

**** ***** ****** *****, **** NV, 89523

abqb2m@r.postjobfree.com 270-***-****

PROFILE

Detail oriented, hard working and driven Graphic Designer, with 6+ years combined

experience in Graphic Design and Advertising. Solid design skills and knowledge of design

concepts as it pertains to layout, form and function. Specialization in print media and type

design. Great understanding of and ability to execute contemporary visual aesthetic to

achieve design goals.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Murray State University, Murray KY.

Area: Mass Communications.

Bachelor of Science: Murray State University, Murray KY.

Major: Advertising, Minor: Graphic Design.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

MAC, PC, Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Express, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office

Internet and E-mail.

Relevant Courses

Advertising Script Writing, Advertising Copy Writing, Media Campaigns, and Media Sales.

CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): Currently preparing for the CAPM

Exam.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Murray State University Adventures in Math and Science Program, Murray, KY:

May 2009-July 2009

Computer Literacy Trainer

Taught how to create and edit slides.

Taught how to work with animation.

Taught how to incorporate visual images.

Taught how to enhance the visual appearance of slides using type design.

1

Alicia Carrington-Muskwe

Adver tising, Graphic Design, Marketing & Mass Communications

1350 Grand Summit Drive, Reno NV, 89523

abqb2m@r.postjobfree.com 270-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

D4 Web Design, Reno, NV:

June 2008 March 2009

Graphic Designer

Designed collateral for print media.

Designed varying marketing and media collateral.

Created illustrations as well as logo designs.

Formulated appropriate branding concepts and designs.

Created graphical user interface designs.

Murray State University, Journalism & Mass Communications Department, Murray, KY:

January 2007 May 2008

Graduate Assistant

Designed promotional print materials for departmental functions.

Re-designed the Department s web entry page.

Assisted with the Department s organizational duties pertinent to the effective

functioning of the office.

Assisted professors with academic work load.

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York, NY:

June 2006 August 2006

DCAS Graphics Design Associate Intern

Designed 20 page gift catalog for City Store, the official store of the City of New York.

Re-designed the New York City DCAS Exams For Jobs book cover.

Created print advertising for in-house purposes.

Assisted staff with design needs and work load.

Murray State University News Department, Murray, KY:

January 2005 January 2007

Advertising Production Representative

Created print advertisements to the satisfaction of each client.

Modified print advertisements to the satisfaction of each client.

Liaised with advertising sales staff to ensure accuracy of advertising requests

from all clients.

Ensured advertisements were completed to the specifications and time lines pertinent for

the efficient printing of the paper.

2

Alicia Carrington-Muskwe

Adver tising, Graphic Design, Marketing & Mass Communications

1350 Grand Summit Drive, Reno NV, 89523

abqb2m@r.postjobfree.com 270-***-****

INDUSTRY CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

AAF NSAC-National Student Advertising Competitions:

January 2004-May 2007

Clients: Coca-Cola: 2007

Postal Vault: 2006

Yahoo: 2005 (Placed)

Visit Florida: 2004

HONORS

Magna cum Laude

Awarded Who s Who Among Students In American Universities & Colleges: 2007 & 2008

Most Outstanding Advertising Senior: 2007

Nominated for the Vance L. Stickell Memorial Award: 2005

Dean s List: 2004-2007

Alpha Delta Sigma National Honor Society.

Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society.

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society.

Regents College Honor Society.

ACTIVITIES

Murray State University

Advertising Club: August 2006- May 2007: President

: August 2005-May 2006: Vice President

: January 2004- May 2005: Member

Murray State University

Institute For International Studies: August 2006- May 2007: Tutor

Murray State University

Housing Department: August 2004- May 2007: Residential Advisor

Murray State University

International Student Organization: January 2004- May 2007: Member

Murray State University

Rotary Club: January 2004- January 2005: Member

3

Contact this candidate