Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Resume:
Joanna Greenwood
Graphic Designer/Production Artist
Objective
My working experience has taught me that my strongest talents are in production art. I have proven capabilities to combine my creativity with working knowledge of media and production to achieve defined objectives. Therefore, it is in production art that I believe I can make the strongest contribution to the success of my employer and the advancement of my career.
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2007
Major: Graphic Design
Coursework included: print design, Web and multimedia design, video editing and production, and digital photography
Skills
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Apple LiveType, Final Cut Express HD, iMovie HD, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office; experience with Macromedia Studio
Experiences
Completed study abroad program in Rome, Italy, August – December 2006;
have traveled to Italy, France, England and Switzerland; participated in ISU Design Exchange program, August 2003 – May 2004; attended AIGA Conference, April 2006
Employment
Creative Commune, Chicago, Ill.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist; January - May 2008
Worked on Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXpress
Designed print promotional materials for Ravinia, Wolf Trap for the Performing Arts,
George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Washington National Opera
CZ Marketing, Wheaton, Ill.
Part-time In-house Graphic Designer, August 2007 – January 2008
Worked on Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress and Microsoft Office;
designed print promotional materials, a book, calendars and Web site elements
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Ill.
Graphic Design Intern in Communications Department; May – August 2006
Trained on Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, Flash Macromedia and Microsoft Office; assisted with design of print promotional materials and Web site
Printfin Service Bureau, Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Office assistant, October 2002 – March 2003
Freelance Work
Designed logos, letterheads, business cards, e-books, packaging and promotional materials for SpiceStack, Inc., Common Sense at Work, GreenMark Public Relations and several not-for-profit organizations
Activities
Member of American Institute of Graphic Arts, Graphic Design Student Association, ISU Democrats, Habitat for Humanity and ISU Ski and Tennis Clubs; participated in ISU intramural sports including tennis and softball
References
Available Upon Request
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