SUMMARY
Adaptable, imaginative, and highly motivated college graduate looking for a graphic design
position where I can utilize marketing strategies and art skills to create designs to attract customers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design:
Computing and Digital Media
DePaul University
2021-2025 3.6 GPA Chicago IL
• Relevant Coursework: Semiotics and Visual Design, Web Design for Artists and Commerical Projects, Typography, Animation, Playgramming, Digital Photography, Digital Illustration, Publication Design, Logo, Branding, and Visual Identity, Advertising Design.
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Intern
DePaul USA, Graphic Design Intern
2023-2025 Chicago, IL
• Designed original promotional graphics including brochures, flyers and posters using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Delivered world-class customer service to all retail customers by receiving and processing packages for courier shipment and operating copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, laminating machines, and point-of-sale devices.
• Developed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks using WordPress website builder and successfully increased web tra!c.
• Produced and edited engaging video content for Facebook and Instagram using Adobe Premier contributing to a increase in follower growth.
• Collaborated with teammates to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements.
• Observed the lead graphic designer at work to learn about the daily operations of the role and adhered to their feed- back to improve my processes.
Senior Sales Associate
The UPS Store, Senior Sales Associate
2022-Present LaGrange, IL
• Promoted to senior sales associate within six months responsible for opening and operational procedures for three area branch stores. Retrieved packages from customers' vehicles when requested.
• Assisted in merchandising the store, including: stocking shelves with product, ensuring clean and orderly appearance of product, informing appropriate personnel of inventory levels for re-ordering supplies.
• Performed end of day duties: reconciliation of cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, and all other transactions accurately and in accordance with company policy and procedure. Sales Clerk
Kramer Foods, Sales Clerk
2017-2022 Hinsdale, IL
• Packed items for storage and retail display.
• Notified supervisors and managers of inventory levels.
• Greeted customers and carried groceries to their car.
• Restocked shelves and maintained the store's cleanliness by completing various chores.
• Labeled items for pricing, storage and transfer. CURRENT PROJECTS
Web Design
Passionate about staying updated with the
latest advancements in technology and their
applications in various industries.
Animation Production
Creating animated scenes, learning keyframing
techniques, timing principles, and developing
original character movements.
Sound Design
Covering the basics of sound, microphones,
and analogue-to-digital conversion while
editing sound assignments with Pro Tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Creativity
Topography
Innovation
Layout Design
Branding
Digital Scrapbooking
Illustration
Print Design
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Staying Updated With Industry Trends
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AWARDS + INTERESTS
Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign
WordPress
Social Media
Video Editing
Branding & Identity
HTML/CSS
Web/Logo Design
Canva
Dean's List 2022 - 2025
Rugby Team 2022 - 2024
I want to explore distant lands, I like getting lost in a good book. I enjoy volunteering as a youth counselor. I participate in every kind of sport. I am at my best when I am painting, sketching, and cooking.
MICHAEL RIMMELE
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