Graphic Designer/Artist
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www.blrdsgn.com
Objective
To participate in an environment that allows me to further my professional experience in
the Design industry. With my personal values and work ethics and my ability to quickly
adapt to new situations and systems, I believe I would be a valuable edition to your organization.
Employment History
Leaders1354 (clothing boutique) 5/2008 - Current
Graphic Designer/Fashion
Create graphic designs for garments • and assorted apparel applications
• Shop the marketplace for new and creative trends and ideas
• Present creative comps , visuals and forward thinking design
• Creating sketches, prototypes and choosing materials
• Show a direct understanding of successful brands inside and outside the street-wear
industry and translate that through a viable design ethic that compliments the current
direction of the brand.
Summer Internship 5/2005 - 8/2005
ABN-AMRO/LaSalle Bank: Receivables Management Group
Honors & Awards
Rich South High School 4-year Honor Roll Student
Stars for Life Award 2003
Excellence in Two-Dimensional Art Award 2004
SICA Award - Best in Class 2004
Honorable Mention for Amateur Design Competition, MotorTrend Magazine 2002
Skills
Corporate Branding
Logo design
Page layout design
HTML coding with CSS Layout
Windows & MacOS Proficient
Education
Columbia College Chicago 09 Alumni
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Focus: Graphic Design (Identity/ Typography/ Advertising/ Packaging/ Photography)
College for Creative Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Major: Industrial Design 2004 - 2006
Focus: Transportation Design/ Footwear Design
Interests
Graphic, Fashion and Industrial Design, Art, Photography, Music
Software Tools
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
QuarkXpress