KAREN KALBACHER

ILLUSTRATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

215-***-**** 12601 Ramer Rd, Apt 1

acribv@r.postjobfree.com Philadelphia, PA 19154

JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in an artistically inclined company where I can use my digital and traditional drawing skills to enhance the company and to enhance the company for the benefit of its employees and customers.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Outstanding customer service skills; friendly and diplomatic with all personality types

Organized with attention to detail and excellent follow through

Strong work ethic and drive to solve problems

Self starter – Sets tasks and completes them to meet deadlines

Artistic background – easily able to create print work, signage and illustrations

Program familiarity: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw, Quattro Pro, Dreamweaver CS4, Macromedia Flash 8

Strong sketching skills

Familiarity with traditional mediums: Acrylic, Color Pencils, Ink & Water Color

RELEVENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As Illustrator & Designer for 1 FUZZY MONSTER DESIGNS:

Creation of Illustrations for Picture Books

Human & Animal Portraiture

Creation of business logos in Illustrator

Maintenance of Etsy & Wordpress sites.

Work to spec on various conceptual pieces

Creation of handmade items; jewelry, stuffed animals, paintings, etc…

Data entry for record keeping

As Graphic Designer for MEDIACRAFT, INC:

Creation of Templates for Websites

Maintenance of Websites

Copywriting/Editing

Creation of simple Flash Animations

Photo Editing/Retouching

Creating Banner Ads, Print work as needed

WORK HISTORY

June 2014-Present Esp Information Editor ASI, Trevose, PA

April 2012-Present Owner & Illustrator 1 FUZZY MONSTER, Philadelphia, PA

Jan 2011-Oct 2012 Tier1 Analyst CHARMING SHOPPES, INC., Bensalem, PA

May 2008-Dec 2010 Admin Assistant MCNAUGHTON’S GARDEN CENTER, Somerspoint, NJ

Oct 2006-Dec 2007 Tier1 Analyst CHARMING SHOPPES, INC., Bensalem, PA

Nov 2005-Feb 2006 Freelance Reporter ORIGIVATION MAGAZINE, Phila, PA

Aug 2005-June 2006 HTML page maker/Copy Writer THEFURNITURE.COM, Trevose, PA

April 2003-Nov 2004 Corian Fabricator/Finisher LAMACRAFT, INC., Tulleytown, PA

Nov 2000-April 2005 Web Graphic Designer/Copywriter MEDIACRAFT, INC., Mt. Laurel, NJ

Sept 1997- May 2003 PT Manager/Cashier/Stock KB TOYWORKS, Philadelphia, PA

EDUCATION

ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia Pa Associates Degree in Animation Major: Computer Animation, June 1998- March 2000

SELECTED PUBLISHING CREDITS

The Angry Rabbit - Kid-lit Illustrated - Self Published Sept 2011

The Flower Monster - Kid-lit Illustrated - Self Published Dec 2008

My Big Fat Friend - A Romantic Comedy Self Published Sept 2008

Intrigue Magazine for "The Career Gene" November 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Feature Interview with ABT September 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with Matt Roach September 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with Simple & Supreem July 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with The Girls of Head June 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with Stacie O. Heyday June 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with The Silence May 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with Andy Browne Trio April 2006

Origivation Magazine for an Interview with Rock Star LP February 2006

Intrigue Magazine for "No One Sleeps in September" June 2005

FlashQuake.org for "Anniversary" - June 2005

SnifftheCork.com for Hardcore in March 2005

Eternal Night Chronicle for No One Swims in September 2002

INTERESTS

Writing (samples on request), reading (1-2 books a week), painting, sewing, knitting, drawing, silk screening, music appreciation, going to concerts, swimming, walking/hiking, physical fitness, heading web lists, TV enthusiast, travel

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