Objective:
To obtain a creative design position which utilizes my skills and experience while creating a positive impact from within the organization.
Education:
The Art Institute, Digital Design Diploma. December 2008
Western Michigan University, Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts. December 2003
Oakland Community College, General Studies. April 2000
Experience:
Northern Vision Eye Care, July 2009 to present. Graphic design; Newspaper and magazine ads, Mailers/ postcards, brochures, coupons, website development. Marketing and Social Media Coordinator.
Freelance, 2007 to present. Restaurant Menus for Coney Grill in Okemos, MI. and The Clawson Grill in Clawson, MI. Ad for the MSU Tribute Book, Poster for Gilda's Club in Royal Oak, MI. Birthday, Christmas and Open House Invitations for various clients.
Skills:
Photo Retouching, Digital Illustrations, Sketching, Grid Design, Page Layout, Color
Theory.
Design:
Layout, Grid, Color Theory.
Software:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro 9, MS office
Interests:
My rescue dogs, arts and crafts, learning new things, star gazing, camping, bike riding, kayaking, traveling, reading, museums, swimming, spending time with friends and family, watching movies and sports, working out, bon fires, helping others, succeeding, being around positive people, sunny days and thunderstorms.