Profile
Name
Fawn Linden Szymoniak
Address
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone
add3ne@r.postjobfree.com
Portfolio
http://s-kojika.com
Skype
s.kojika
Education
• Purdue University Calumet Hammond, IN
January 2006- May 2009
BS in Computer Graphic Design with Distinction
• Josai International University Tougane, Japan
June-July 2007 & 2008
Summer Exchange Program. Credit for 4th Year Japanese at UCLA work Experience
• Graphic Designer CR Publications
February 2010-Current
Designed mixed media advertisements by translating business needs into compelling visuals. Managed and regularly updated website. Managed and led design teams to complete multiple projects on a tight schedule. Communicated with clients via telephone and e-mail. languages
• English
• Japanese
• Art Instructor South Shore Arts
June 2010-Current
Created class structures and taught students from ages 12 to adult various art concepts, including comics and Photoshop.
• Designer & Illustrator Freelancer Designer
August 2004-Current
Designed and managed websites, including web graphics. Created and rebranded companies for logos, business cards, and other promotional material. Produced artwork and comics for personal and professional use.
• Japanese Supplemental Instructor Purdue University August 2006-May 2009
Assisted Japanese instructor during lessons. Offered both single and group tutoring sessions to review class lessons and expand Japanese knowledge. Skills
• Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Operating Systems: Windows, Mac
• Web Design: WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript
• Marketing: Branding, Print Design, Social Media, Typography About Me
Highly experienced in working as
an individual contributor and team
member. Outstanding attention
to detail and skilled in balancing
multiple priorities on a tight
schedule. Solid understanding of
typography and color management
to translate business information
into attractive visuals.