NICOLE E. VAN LEER
**** ********* ******, *******, *** York 11783
516-***-**** *********@*****.*** 3.42 GPA
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position which utilizes current software to execute the most creative and diverse graphic design. Career to further my experience with a possibilty in advancement.
EDUCATION
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC 01/2010 - 12/2011
Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design
Relevant coursework in Fundamentals of 3D Design, Life Drawing, Packaging Design, Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II, Advance Graphic Design, Photography II
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT 08/2007 - 12/2009
Relevant coursework in Design I, Design II, Basic Drawing I, Basic Drawing II, Intro to Multimedia, Intro to Architecture, Web Design, Typography I, Typography II, Illustration, Photography I Mentored students of the elementary school level to develop proper skills through one on one coaching Extracurricular- Led the Women’s DII Lacrosse team to the NCAA Tournament (2009)
EXPERIENCE
Coastal Uncorked
Myrtle Beach, SC 01/2012 - 05/2012
Graphic Designer
Created web designs, event planners, restaurant banners, posters, signage
Met deadlines, attended meetings, present to all events and met with clients
Marriott Resort & Spa
Myrtle Beach, SC 04/2011 - 08/2011
Customer Relations
Multi-tasked in customer service alone and with a team, managing to meet deadlines
Martyn, Toher & Martyn (Liberty Mutual)
Mineola, NY Summer 2008, 2009; Winter 2008, 2010
Business/Legal Secretary
Main duties involved processing No-Fault Legal Documents, making every individual responsible for own automobile related injuries, regardless of who is at fault
Exposed to senior leadership through both team management and client conferences
Freelance Design
New York, NY 2008
Creative Ability
Designed and developed the front cover of Flight of the Raven by Doreen Farrell from concept to completion Coordinated with author on weekly progress
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Excel, Powerpoint