SABRINA WAKEFIELD graphic designer photographer

*** * **** ****** ***. A Manheim, PA 17545

717-***-****

acub3t@r.postjobfree.com

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A versatile graphic designer with an innate creativity sharpened through formal training in photography, typography, advertising, marketing, logos, art and design. Enthusiastic about a career that employs design skills in a fulfilling way. Passionate creator ready to generate innovative solutions to design problems.

Education

-Art Institute of York PA Bachelor of Science Graphic Design 2016

-Lancaster County CTC Web Design Certificate 2011

Work Experience

-Direct Support Professional Community Service Group Mountville, PA May 2013 to present

-Team Member Cloister Car Wash York, PA Nov. 2011 to March 2012

Volunteer-Donating crocheted hats to cancer patients at the Ann B Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster, PA

Design- Engage in client research to create thumbnails, word maps and font exploration for brainstorming solutions. Utilize elements and principles of design to organize layouts on a grid. Develop digital version of multiple ideas to determine a final draft, leading to a finished product.

Production- Recognize when projects require Pantone colors, CMYK for digital prints or RGB for web color. Apply color theory to make educated choices, coupled with an attention to detail pertaining to paper weight and texture. Meticulous file management and formatting. Combine these considerations to insure the final design communicates its intended message effectively.

Communication- Collaborate to discuss and explore multiple solutions to design problems. Also adept at arriving at effective solutions independently.

Typography- Treat type choice as an essential component to convey message and mood by using hierarchy, leading, kerning, font size and weight.

Other Arts- Utilize fine art skills such as: painting with watercolors and acrylics, drawing using pencil, charcoal, ink, and crafting calligraphy.

Computer Systems & Programs

-Mac OSX

-Windows (98,XP,7,8,10)

-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

-Execute photo manipulation effectively by using masks, filters, adjustment layers, and blending modes in Photoshop.

-Import hand rendered drawings into Illustrator to create a digital piece by use of the pen tool and vector images.

-Organize type in full page publication layouts using InDesign.

-Use of ISO and aperture settings to compose professional level pictures with a DSLR camera.