Graphic Design

QUALIFICATIONS

• Skilled in branding, graphic design, and illustration.

• Collaborated in several marketing and advertising campaigns as a designer and copywriter through internship, academic, and freelance experience.

• Proficient skills using Flash creating 2D animations, interactive and web.

• Quickly adapt to many different environments with strong communication skills, passion, and creative thinking.

EDUCATION

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2012, GPA 3.6

• Thesis: “Branding the Band”

• Minor: English/ Business

• Dean’s List 09/10, 10/11

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance

Polygons (Musical Group) 2012

Toxic Lox (Costumer) 2011

One Sky (Clay Artist) 2011

Live-Tech (Online IT Support) 2010

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Orlando, FL

College Theme Park Internship 05/2011-08/2011

• Intensive guest relations and company ambassador

• Client direct marketing and branding

• Informative classes/ leadership training

Zimmerman Advertising, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Intern-design/copywriter 06/2010-08/20/2010

• 1 of 200 applicants for 25 positions

• Demanding project of marketing/ advertising plan for Partycity.com

• Copywriter for commercials, advertising work, etc.

• Design in various media including websites, storyboard work, interactive media, social media

Meijer’s, Florence, KY

IT/ Systems 05/28/2009-08/2009

• Guest relations internally and externally.

• Retail electronics and software regulation ad repairs

• Company data entry and research

Arby’s, Coconut Creek, FL

Cashier/ Cook 05/23/2006-09/14/2008

• Customer service

• Cash handling and sales

MEMBERSHIPS

Jacksonville University Honors Society, Historian

Jacksonville Historical Society, Research/ Data Entry

Creative Arts Society, Secretary/Member

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Keynote, Microsoft Office

Operating Systems: PC, Apple

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