Emily Griffin
*** ******* **** **. *********, Tennessee 718-***-****
acokzd@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS SUMMARY
. Able to provide multiple concepts for a project
. Highly self-motivated, also works well within a team to fabricate a
project from concept to completion
. Able to explore and analyze design problems using a highly skilled
blend of classic design ideology and artistic experimentation combined
with an original mix of technical and manual skills
. Excellent customer service skills, including phone and in person
. Generate comps from various ideas and offer comprehensive sketches
. Accustomed to perform in deadline-driven situations
. Highly Proficient - Great Plains, OnBase, KRONOS, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe InDesign, Abode Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access
WORK EXPERIENCE
SMS HOLDINGS, Nashville, TN
May 2014 - Mar. 2015
Accounts Receivables Coordinator
. Complete account reconciliations and process adjustments
. Perform billing, payment allocation, collection and activity reporting
following established protocols, to tight deadlines
. Monitor customer account details and identify and investigate non-
payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
. Organize recovery system and initiate collection efforts
. Investigate and resolve customer queries
. Perform data entry
CHILI'S, Nashville, TN
Dec. 2013 - April. 2014
Server
. Promptly greeted guests and accurately took orders
. Bussed tables and stocked service areas with supplies
. Held hors d'oeuvres and drink trays with each hand
. Reputation for putting guests at ease while helping to maintain
customer composure in large crowds and stressful situations
. Provided polite and positive communication with guests at all times to
ensure their happiness
. Completed long shifts of over 12 hours without appearing tired
PEAK PROMOTIONS, Clarksville, T.N.
Jan. 2013
- Sept. 2013
Graphic Designer
. Designed and marketed t-shirts, logos, posters and other promotional
products for both Army and civilian clients
. Formatted client files and advertisements
. Designed artwork for initial concept to final production for various
clients
. Works with various materials and machines such as an Anajet printer
and a heat press
. Helped create company branding
. Helped maintain tight design deadlines
THE LANDING ZONE, Ft. Rucker, A.L
Sept. 2011 - Feb. 2012
Graphic Designer
. Designed and complied advertisements and mailers for the Ft. Rucker on
post restaurant; The Landing Zone, the on post bowling alley; Rucker
Lanes, and the on post Coffee place; The Coffee Zone
. Produced creative and original products in rushed deadlines
. Increased my knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite products
SUNY NEW PALTZ GRAPHIC DESIGN LAB, New Paltz, N.Y
Sept. 2005 - Dec. 2009
Computer Laboratory Assistant
. Provided helpful and imaginative ideas to fellow students working on
design projects
. Instructed students and faculty on proper usage of computer equipment
and software packages
. Loaded and unloaded printer inks
. Conducted software tutorials for students
MOMENTUM ADVERTISING AND DESIGN, Hopewell Junction, N.Y
May 2009 - Aug. 2009
Graphic Design Intern
. Worked on Web Design concepts
. Provided countless ideas for postcards, flyers, invitations, and
advertisements
. Complied numerous examples for projects from a wide array of ideas and
sketches
. Worked on AD's and flyers going to print
. Helped reach company deadlines
. Increased experience with Adobe Creative Suite products
EDUCATION
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts (May, 2010)
Concentration: Graphic Design
Minor: Communication and Media