Graphic Designer Social Media

graphic designer & illustrator

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EDUCATION

Indiana University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Graphic Design

Aug 2018 - Dec 2022

•Executive Dean’s List Recipient

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•AIGA Student Group Member

2019-2022

•Hudson & Holland Scholar

2018-2022

•Hudson & Holland Academic

Honors Graduate

Dec. 2022

SKILLS

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Acrobat

Fresco

Premier

Microsoft Office Suite

Print Design

Brand Identity

Typography

HTML/CSS/Java

Website Management

Multiple Project Coordination

Teamwork

Fast Learner

Resourceful

WORK EXPERIENCE

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(219) 218 - 1526

Chicago, IL

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