Graphic Designer Design
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Dorothy Parenti
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Bachelor of Arts = Graphic Design
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut May 2010, Magna Cum Laude
Freelance Graphic Designer (2013 present)
Freelancing as an in-house production artist and graphic designer at Media Ventures, Inc. and Cycling Sports Group.
Media Ventures, Inc. (2012 2013)
Graphic designer/Production artist
Graphic design and production for publications, preparation of files for print production, diagram creation, Illustrator illustration, and spot ad creation. Artist and Freelance Graphic Designer (2011 2012)
Graphic design creating brochures, business cards and logos. Produced a body of work using alternative photographic methods for sale.
Maurice Sendak, Ridgefield, CT (2010 2011)
Administrative Assistant
Archived books, answered phones, filed, produced lists of artwork, scanned and photographed artwork, graphic design: letterhead, clipping paths, answered fan mail, helped with preparation for events, errands.
Steve Parenti Design, Bethel, CT (2008 2010)
Junior Designer; assist with design, client communications, prepare files for print production, print out and assemble project dummies for client approval/mark up for printer reference. Performed basic office duties.
Higgins Gallery, Danbury, CT (2010)
Gallery assistant; designed layout of artwork, hung artwork, labeled work, adjusted lighting, and produced signage for gallery exhibitions.
PRISMA (2004 2007)
Awarded the Cover Design for “Prisma 2007” from the graphic design department at Western Connecticut State University.
Creative Team / Treasurer
Part of the design and production team for Western Connecticut State University’s graphic design department’s annual student publication. Coordinate the printing production process to ensure quality and adherence to the budget.
Computer proficient with skills in:
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat, Camara Raw, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word. Photography, printmaking, and oil painting.
Passionate about design and attention to detail, with a strong emphasis on creative excellence. Great at combining practical knowledge with artistic ability to turn abstract ideas into formal design solutions.
Organized and highly effective at managing multiple projects and deadlines. Enthusiastic with strong work ethic.
W.B. Connor-Jane Sippy Trust Scholarship - 2009
Student Leadership Recognition Award 2005, 2006 for design and production of the university’s student graphic design publication. Ethel Appel Award for excellence in Printmaking - 2005 Outstanding print on a linoleum cut - 2005
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