Rob Wirtjes

Owner of Rob Wirtjes Design

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Experience

Owner / Graphic Designer at Rob Wirtjes Design

May 2010 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Rob Wirtjes Design is a graphic design firm specializing in branding, web design, and custom print products.

We focus on creating cutting edge design products for small businesses in the Cedar Valley and Cedar

Rapids/Iowa City Corridor.

Graphic Designer at TargetClick Powered by Mudd Advertising

February 2012 - March 2013 (1 year 2 months)

TargetClick Powered by Mudd (previously TargetClick Marketing Solutions) is a comprehensive Internet

marketing and web development firm in Cedar Falls, Iowa. We implement online marketing strategies with

measurable effects for business of all sizes, utilizing a unique multi-channel digital marketing system that

drives customer interested, interaction and ultimately, conversions into real sales.

Skills & Expertise

Web Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Layout

Graphic Design

Social Media Marketing

Posters

InDesign

Logo Design

Social Media

Illustrator

Mac

Typography

Online Advertising

Mac & PC platforms

Artworking

Marketing

Web Development

Digital Marketing

WordPress

Brochures

Advertising

SEO

Branding & Identity

Graphics

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Direct Mail

Email Marketing

Package Design

Education

University of Northern Iowa

Minor, Art: Graphic Design, 2010 - 2013

University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Technologies, 2010 - 2013

Activities and Societies: UNI Dance Marathon, UNI Grafx Club

Kirkwood Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Communications Technology, 2008 - 2010

Volunteer Experience

Creative Director at UNI Dance Marathon

May 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 1 month)

The University of Northern Iowa Dance Marathon strives to provide hope and comfort for families with

children facing life threatening illnesses by raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and

hosting events that heighten student and community awareness. Get more information about this life changing

organization throughout the pages of this website. Make sure to check our countdown at the bottom of the

page to see how long until we make a big change to many kids' lives in the spring semester.

Creative Team - Committee Member at UNI Dance Marathon

October 2011 - May 2012 (8 months)

Assisted the Creative Director with all duties. Was a helping hand to the massive first year workload.

Assisted building creative for UNI Dance Marathon's overall brand and identity.

Creative Director Emeritus at UNI Dance Marathon

May 2013 - Present (9 months)

The University of Northern Iowa Dance Marathon strives to provide hope and comfort for families with

children facing life threatening illnesses by raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and

hosting events that heighten student and community awareness. Get more information about this life changing

organization throughout the pages of this website. Make sure to check our countdown at the bottom of the

page to see how long until we make a big change to many kids' lives in the spring semester.

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Organizations

UNI Grafx Club

Member

August 2010 to May 2012

The University of Northern Iowa Grafx Club is a modern student organization that brings the print and design

processes of today to the public for fast and economical printing and design solutions. The Grafx Club does a

variety of work for many customers around the community including screen printed t-shirts and sweatshirt,

screen printed koozies and bags, dye-sublimation shirts and mugs, everyday sheet printing, vinyl stickers and

decals, and dynamic graphic design solutions.

Honors and Awards

National High School Quill & Scroll

John F. Kennedy High School Torch

2008

Quill and Scroll Society is an international honorary society for high school journalists founded on April 10,

1926, and housed at The University of Iowa. The mission of Quill and Scroll Society is to champion and

improve the future of scholastic journalism and to recognize and reward student journalists for their

outstanding work in the various forms of media that exist in their school communities. Charters have been

granted to more than 14,250 high schools in all 50 states and 45 foreign countries.

Interests

Graphic Design, Logo Design, Company Identity, Web Design, Social Media Management

Certifications

OSHA 30-Hour Card

United States Department of Labor May 2012

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Rob Wirtjes

Owner of Rob Wirtjes Design

acb5jm@r.postjobfree.com

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