Laura
Stuart
Cell 219-***-****
***********@*****.***
Summary
I am a friendly, creative, quick
study, and dedicated
individual looking for a
position in or around the field
of Graphic Design,
Marketing, or Customer
Service in and around
Northwest Indiana or Chicago
Land.
I have a solid background in
fine arts and customer
service. I enjoy a challenge
and thrive in groups as a
leader or a team player with
time management and
self-starter conviction.
Computer Skills
Mid-range Computer IT
Able to use Mac or Pc
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Flash Catalyst
Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Carrara 7
Unreal engine
Lightspeed
Shopify
Eclincher
Go Daddy
Doordash
Ubereats
Grubhub
Google docs
Ebay seller
Amazon Seller
and more
References
Heather Stombaugh
*************@*****.***
Dr.Justin LaFollette
**.*****@*******.***
Michael McLain
************@*****.***
Social Media Marketing Specialist, MastersQue and Masters Resale Merrivillie, IN — November 2020 - Current
I run all the social media pages and create all the content to be posted to them. I am in charge of keeping the brand story consistent and finding new ways to reach out to new and old customers alike and engage them. I do everything from photoshoots to measuring the metrics on how an ad landed. I also am in charge of responding to all reviews, website updates, Inventory on Ebay and Amazon, E- com, and research. General Manager and Social Media Marketing Assistant, V&S Hobart, IN — July 2020 - Mid-November 2020
I ran storefronts in Crown Point and Hobart as management. I educated clients on products while also contributing to our vast online presents with content. I was taking high-quality photography of new products, and creating marketing items such as comics, banners, advertisements, and other marketing assets. I also created images to help other sister companies under v &s management. As a GM I was in charge of purchase orders for the Hobart store, payroll, stocked and managed our inventory as well as training, schedules, and accounting. Field Photographer and Photo Editor, Interstate Studios Crown Point, IN — August 2019 - July 2020 (Laid off because covid) I went into Schools all over Northwest Indiana and parts of Illinois and Michigan with my equipment that includes a Canon 7D, lights, and a green screen In order to take school pictures for various applications. I also edited pictures and created yearbooks for the schools in our district while being a liaison to the schools and making sure all information was correct before sending it off to print.
Lead Concept Artist, Pandagon Studios
South Bend, IN — September 2014 - ( as needed currently since Jan 2020) I am the main artist vessel for this company. I create visual concept pieces of art for 3d designers to work off of. I build the world of where the video game is going to take place and the things in it and give creative ideas and overview to the game in all its steps. All 2D assets are my doing for this project. Senior Marketing and Social Media Manager, Creatures and Creations Lake Station, IN — December 2013 - Present (Weekends only since Jan 2020) I spearhead all facets of social and marketing. I create the character designs, source the items needed for the project, do the accounting and budget for the project, and make out contracts for customers to read, understand and sign. I also run all the marketing, public relations, ordering, E-Commerce, and convention sales as well. Finding new and creative ways to meet each customer’s wants and needs is my job. I also build and create these costumes from scratch with sewing, foam work, resin casting, painting, faux fur work, airbrushing, and other industry techniques. Service Agent and Management Trainee, Enterprise
Roseland, IN — March 2012 - December 2013
I worked the front and back end of the location. I cleaned cars, moved them, picked up customers, sold insurance, checked people into cars and went over contracts with clients, and worked with insurance companies for rentals for accidents while managing a fleet of 180 cars.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Granger, IN and Lake Station, IN — December 2009- February 2020 I worked with clients doing commissions to fulfill their Graphic Design needs spanning a range of logos, business cards, brochures, photo editing, flash-based websites, and artwork. Cookie Decorator, Cookies By Design
South Bend, IN — August 2006- December 2010 ( Location closed ) I decorated orders to the customer’s specifications, ran the front ( cash register, taking orders, answering the phone, baking). I would make colorful designs for the orders in a timely manner. Being from a fine arts background they would come to me with the more difficult orders.
EDUCATION
Southwestern Michigan College
Associate Degree in Graphic Design — June 2013
2d Design, Intro To Computer Art, Graphic Design 1&2, Prepress, Typography, Digital Photography, Digital Animation, Digital Publishing, Web Design, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Intro to Business, Public Speaking, and other Core Classes.
Took few semesters at AI in Chicago under the path of Game Design and Character Development. SKILLS/ ACHIEVEMENTS
● Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Catalyst)
● Won the Judge’s Merit Award for Advanced Drawing — Winter 2010
● 3.46 GPA
Penn High School
Core 40 — June 2008
SKILLS/ ACHIEVEMENTS
● 4 years of Graphic Design and Fine Arts Including Drawing, Theater ( went to state), and Orchestra( ISSMA First place for solo and Group).
● Was Recommended and Enrolled in Advanced Studio Art classes for college credit
● 3.45 GPA