AMBITION:
To gain employment in a nurturing, positive environment that will allow me to grow as a graphic designer while utilizing my need to be creative.
EXPERIENCE:
Media X Creative
[October 2006-Present]
Graphic Designer
Lead Print Designer responsible for creating identity, product photography, packaging, apparel and advertising for a variety of clients, including:
Penn State Athletics, Quaker Steak & Lube, Alive at Five Concert Series, World Marketing of America, and The Altoona Railroaders Museum
SouthPaw Studio, Yeagertown, PA
[September 2003-Present]
Freelance Graphic Designer
Designed logos, collateral material, menus, brochures, invitations, and posters from concept to final production.
Clients included:
J.P. Edwardís Grill & Bar, Landmark Landscapes, and The University Club
Micro Warehouse Gov/Edu, Reston, VA
[March 2003-August 2003]
Graphic Designer
Produced all materials for trade show events such as invitations, short animated promotional videos & and print ads. Also produced mobile billboard & bus wrap campaign from design concept to final completion, in collaboration with Senior Marketing Manager.
Mikeís Video, Inc., State College, PA
[May 2001-June 2002]
Graphic Designer
Projects included all in-house design, advertising and print production, such as store signage, ad campaigns, and promotional posters.
SKILLS:
• Familiar with programs in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially
proficient in PhotoShop Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver.
• Mac OS and PC Computer familiarity (Mac preference)
• Photography
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design [Spring 2001]
Areas of Emphasis:
B/W Photo, Color Photo, Drawing, 3D Design, Point of Purchase, Photographic Computer Imaging, and Corporate Identity.