Austin L. Fjerestad
Hopkins, MN 55305
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that will utilize my education, hands-on experience and
enthusiasm for my work environment as well as driving myself to excel at
any trade I peruse.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Successfully learned the process of prepping files, mail merging and
printing postcards for ...an EDDM (Every Door Direct
Mail) client.
. Designed layout and unity for two self-published collector's
books.
. Successfully archived and organized files for several future
books.
. Designed new media for IdentiSys using the new look from the new
catalog.
. Designed new catalog layouts, from the IdentiSys layout, for other
branch companies.
. Redesigned inside layout for IdentiSys catalog to provide unity,
balance and consistency.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The UPS Store Minnetonka,
MN
Sales clerk and customer service 2006-2014
. Provided Customer service in Packing, Shipping and Printing.
. Successfully packed a variety of items from modern iPhones to
various furniture items.
. Aided owner in creating, editing, and designing multiple files for
customers.
Austin's Awesome Graphics Hopkins, MN
Freelance Design 2008-present
. Designed layouts and edited photos for upcoming publications.
. Redesigned silent auction cards for non-profit organization.
. Printed, Designed and self-published four separate books from 2010
to 2014
IdentiSys Eden Prairie, MN
Identity software and solution provider.
Part Time Graphic Designer 2006-2008
. Redesigned entire company catalog as a template for future media.
. Re-branded, designed and updated media for company datasheets and
catalogs.
IOT International Office Technologies Eagan, MN
Office product and solution company offering re-manufactured toner
cartridges.
Graphic Design Internship /Warehouse Assistant
2005-2006
. Assisted Managers in stock and organization of Warehouse.
. Worked effectively in production line of both packaging and
labeling toner cartridges.
EDUCATION
AAS Degree in Advertising Art Hennepin Technical College,
Brooklyn Park, MN
. Studied collateral advertising, Packaging Display and Corporate
Graphics.
COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
. Photoshop CS3 . InDesign CS3 . Illustrator CS3
. Adobe Acrobat Professional . Microsoft Word 7