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EDUCATION:
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
May 2009
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
Major GPA: 3.4/4.0
Dean’s List May 2009
Operators: MAC, Windows
Software:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
AutoCAD
Navision
DocuWare
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position where I can successfully develop my experience, work in a creative environment, and play a part in the building of a company’s brand
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Design Fundamentals
• Absorbed basic Gestalt Principles
• Experienced color theory
Auto CAD
• Accomplished basics of program
• Replicated chairs, buildings, and living spaces
• Learned to design in 3D
Graphic Design
• Applied page layout to all projects
• Embraced typography
• Duplicated newspaper page and its layout
• Created interpretations of advertisements
Problems in Design
• Solidified 3D shapes out of 3-ply Bristol board
• Constructed a wall from 25 cubes made out of foam board
• Captured 3D movement out of wood sticks
• Engaged in basic web design
Environmental Design
• Built functional and non-functional pieces out of recycled, natural, and sustainable materials
• Broadened my understanding of design
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Graphic Design Intern
Fashion Minga, Los Angeles, CA
July 2011-present
• Designed logos and marketing material
• Accomplished the creation of their business cards
• Applied design skills in creating fashion material
Production Assistant May 2011
Hu-Man Element, Los Angeles, CA
May 2011
• Gained knowledge of production
• Achieved the needs of everyone on the set
• Succeeded in complying with all necessary responsibilities
Accounting Department/Creative Director
Stamar Packaging, Addison, IL
June 2009-June 2011
• Creative designer of corporate web page
• Responsible for internet and web marketing
• Assisted in brochure design
• Working knowledge of accounting data entry
Art Teacher
Young Rembrandts, Elgin, IL
August 2009-September 2010
• Invigorated young minds with art concepts
• Delivered lesson plans
• Educated elementary students to draw using a step-by-step method
Intern
The Mansion, Iowa City, IA
Spring 2009
• Expanded my knowledge for interior design
• Sketched ideas for furniture placement
• Acquired furniture pricing knowledge
• Complied all fabric samples for clients
Counselor
Apachi Village Summer Day Camp, Northbrook, IL
Summer 2006-2008
• Responsible for up to sixteen 5 year old girls
• Expanded the girls’ physical and social skills
• Leader for young children
• Enhanced my ability to be alert and aware
Photographer
All Net Photo, Iowa City, IA
October 2007-December 2007
• Photographed people tailgating before football games
• Accountable for approaching everyone and asked to take their picture
• Self-starter
• Conducted job responsibilities independently without direct supervision