Graphic Designer

Claire Compton- 661-***-****- **************@*****.***- www.clairecomptondesigns.com

{Summary}

Energized artist and designer inspired by everyday life and surroundings and always eager to learn. Exceptional interpersonal skills with team members and subordinates

and is accomplished in interpreting the desires of clients with special emphasis on communication and organization. Experienced in graphic design for events, advertisements, personalized design,

{Experience}

Claire Compton Designs. Freelance . 2008 – Current

Event and wedding invitation design and assembly, graduation announcements, program design, business cards, painting, and mosaics.

Ashford University Admissions Counselor San Diego, CA Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

Enrolled students in online courses, advised them through their program of interest, trained them in the online classroom environment, instructed and motivated them through their first class, provided technical and educational support during their schooling. Maintained anywhere from 2-15 students at a time while working on mentor and management skills.

Bob Gail Special Events Artist/Designer Los Angeles, CA April 2008 - Nov 2008

Designed 2-D graphics for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and special event invitations. Original designs for menus, place cards, escort cards, stickers, table numbers, programs, etc. for these extravagant corporate and celebrity events. Created and designed 3-D centerpieces, oversized signs using vinyl lettering, painted and touched up large 3-D theme props, and attended event set up to assemble and oversee the decor.

Amy Kathryn Handbags . Internship. Marina Del Rey, CA. Dec 2007- April 2008

Collaborated in handbag design, screen printing, shipping and receiving, and book keeping. Presented and introduced designs at Magic/Pool trade show, increased number of new accounts, and established new relationships.

FX Television Series. Freelance. Los Angeles, CA . 2007

Designed unique alcohol labels such as beer, wine, liquor, and champagne that were used on the set of “The Riches”.

GANZ INC . Internship . Van Nuys, CA . May 2007- Aug 2007

Designed graphics for product packaging, product display, and graphics for actual products in the art department. Created product editorial, invoicing, labeling, and reviewed accuracy of product samples in the product department. Designed a set of 3 Dimensional vases and graphics for both Valentine's Day and Easter holidays that were produced and sold in the 2009 catalog.

{Education}

Otis College of Art and Design - Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design - Aug. 2004 - May 2008

Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY

Summer Program - Fashion Design - June 2003 - August 2003

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