Graphic/Web Designer

Emily Benfield

**** ****** ****, **********, **, 21769, 240-***-****, **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of the elements and principles of art & design

• Strong interest in art history

• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, & communicating ideas clearly and effectively

• Background with foreign languages such as Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Latin

• Skilled at working with groups of people of all ages

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Adobe CS5 programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in both MAC and Windows platforms

EDUCATION

B.A., Studio Art, December 2010 3.3 GPA

Minor: Art History

High Point University, High Point, NC

Study Abroad (fall 2009) – Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy

Completed courses in High Renaissance art history, painting conservation, intermediate drawing, and beginning Italian

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Reynolda House Museum of American Art September December 2010

Intern Winston-Salem, NC

• Expanded personal knowledge of the specific artwork and artifacts in the collection, and the historic house, and gave a gallery talk on Frederic Remington’s The Rattlesnake at the conclusion of the internship

• Gave tours of the historic house and the collection of artwork and artifacts, and assisted with classes, for a variety of museum visitors

AWARDS & SHOWS

First place, Congressional Artistic Discovery Competition- oil on canvas, 2007

First place, The Great Frederick Fair- oil on canvas, 2008

Student show, pastel on paper, fall 2007

oil on canvas paper, fall 2008

charcoal on paper, fall 2009

Senior Seminar show, acrylic on canvas paper, spring 2009

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member, National Society of Leadership and Success

Member, Studio Art Club

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mamma Mia’s Italian Ristorante January 2010 – April 2010

Hostess High Point, NC

• Functioned as the first point of contact for dining patrons displaying a warm and cheerful greeting & aiding guests in answering their questions

• Answered incoming telephone calls, using a positive manner, and showcased strong time management ability

Target Stores June 2006 – April 2009

Softlines Team Member Frederick, MD

• Provided extraordinary service to guests, working as an effective team member, in delivering results

• Aided guests in answering their questions accurately using strong product knowledge

• Handled a significant amount of money, each work shift, totaling hundreds of dollars

Contact this candidate