An enthusiastic and consistent honor roll graduate interested in obtaining a sales, marketing and design position within a company that provides guidance, leadership, and growth while bringing creativity, critical thinking skills and a strong background in assessing the needs and preferences of clients. Longing to help generate innovative ideas, work with a team, wear multiple hats and gain industry experience.
Computer Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom
WordPress
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Dreamweaver
Final Cut Pro
Image Management
Keywords
Illustration
Web Design/Layout
Mac
Professional Skills:
Ability to meet deadlines
Analytical
Attention to detail
Branding
Brand awareness
Banner design
Customer service
Content management
Digital layout
Deadline management
Design strategy
Digital Production
Editing
Email marketing
Presentations
Problem solving
Proof reading
Print layout
Social advertising & Social Media
Tracking viewer/visitor statistics for digital entities
Visual problem solving
Written communication
Writing
Experience with both print and digital graphic design
Advanced skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
Knowledge and experience using HTML & CSS
Ability to be hands-on conceptually
Experience working in a Business to Customer environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to take complex issues and simplify them into easy to understand visuals that resonate with the target audience
Results driven, demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize deliverables.
Ability to work independently and with a team
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Implement designs edits to print media using client brand standard colors, images, type style, and layout
Create consistent design across print media jobs with similar formatting and layout
Accountable for the highest quality of work output
Maintain active understanding of brand guidelines, brand goals and core value propositions for client
Work professionally with internal departments
Demonstrated experience with software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator; as well as Microsoft office.
Exceptional communications, project management and organizational skills
Exceptional proof reading skills and knowledge of applying Brand and Style Guidelines
Experience in implementing marketing and communication deliverables
EXPERIENCE
Current and ongoing:
Freelance Graphic Designer January 2014-current
Work for multiple businesses and always looking for more!
*WordPress maintenance behind the scenes @ CMG
*Logo and business card design for Sinkfield concrete and stone
*Logo, business card design and website makeover for Eastern Exposures
*Logo and business card design for Ellie Weiss interior designer
Responsibilities
Develop concepts, designing and producing company’s materials such as: direct mail, ads, postcards, newsletters, flyers, invitations, vouchers, company logo, website, banners, pamphlets, pricing sheets, promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, develops signs and PowerPoint presentations while preparing creative solutions for these projects. Assists marketing team with brainstorming, digital marketing and advertising strategies. Maintain, organize, and deliver proper files.
Bartender with The After Midnight Group (Cowboy Jacks) Nov 2016-current
Multiple locations
Typical Restaurant/Bar Duties: Crafting and serving alcoholic beverages and food as well as providing exceptional service to customers. Engaging the guests in conversation while ensuring they receive efficient and prompt service. Promoting and building a connecting team and atmosphere
PREVIOUS
Warkwyn, Minneapolis, MN
Sales and Marketing Management intern June 2016 - Sept 2016
Assists in developing concepts, designing and producing company’s materials such as: direct mail, ads, postcards, newsletters, flyers, invitations, vouchers, company logo, website, banners, pamphlets, pricing sheets, promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, develops signs and PowerPoint presentations while preparing creative solutions for these projects. Assists marketing team with brainstorming, marketing and advertising strategies. Maintains and organizes files.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute International Minnesota, Minneapolis MN
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Graduated: September 2016
The Art Institute International Minnesota, Minneapolis MN
Diploma: Photography Digital Image Management
Graduated: December 2013
Globe College, Oakdale, MN
Degree: A.A.S. Veterinary Technician
Graduated: December 1999
AWARDS
Consistent Honor Roll Student
AIGA Member Since 2014