Design Assistant

Salaon Silver Takona

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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position and experience that may benefit my pursuit in the field of architecture, graphic design, advertising, and entrepreneurship.

Salary requirements: Negotiable

EDUCATION: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

5th year student, BS in Architecture Candidate May 2012

GPA: 2.7/4.0

EXPERIENCE:

SMUDGED – Graphic Design Company - Ann Arbor, MI - Feb 2010 - Present

Owner/Lead Designer - Produce custom designed garments and advertising materials, design consultation, maintain financial records, maintain customer filing system, expand customer database.

University of Michigan – Center for Educational Outreach- Ann Arbor, MI – Jan 2011 – Present

Graphic Designer – Design graphic materials such as brochures, flyers, shirts, stickers, business cards, website materials, and television advertisements promoting higher education.

RNL Design – Architecture Firm - Los Angeles, CA – Feb 2011

Architect Intern – Assist in the creation or architectural drawings, meeting with clients about designs, and visit construction sites to insure build guidelines are followed by contractors.

University of Michigan - Transportation and Parking Service - Ann Arbor, MI - Aug 2009 – Aug 2010

Student Coach Operator - Chauffer individuals on designated route, maintain a safe comfortable environment for passengers.

Multicultural Engineering Programs Office - Ann Arbor, MI - Aug 2009 – Apr 2010

Peer Mentor - Create a supportive, social, resourceful, and friendly environment for incoming freshman student(s).

General Electric Aviation - Cincinnati, OH - June 2008 – Aug 2008

Intern – Engine services dept, designed spare parts forecasting modules for, profitability analysis of top CF-6 customers.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program - Ann Arbor, MI - Nov 2007 – Apr 2009

Student Research Assistant - Program, run, collect data for social psychology projects, research, analyze, and record data relating to vehicle accidents in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.

Circuit City - Southaven, MS - Sept 2005 – Aug 2007

Mobile Electronics Installer – Sales and installations of mobile electronics, maintained customer satisfaction.

SKILLS: Basic HTML, Basic C++, Bilingual in Swahili- Spoken and Written Language

Applications: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Media Lab, Rhinoceros 4.0, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop CS5, In-Design CS5, Illustrator CS5,

Platforms: XP, Vista, Linux, Windows 7, Some MAC OS

ACTIVITIES: National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS)

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS) Mentor

LEADERSHIP Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Regional Conference Lead Designer 2012

Biltmore Who’s Who Award –Lifetime Achievement

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. – Treasurer and Graphic Designer

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. – Assistant Membership Intake Coordinator

National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS) – Parliamentarian

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