Objective
- To secure an entry-level position focusing on print media or web design that will challenge me creativity and technically.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Commercial Art, December 2007
- Millikin University, Decatur Illinois
- Cumulative GPA: 3.567
Skills
- Adept in programs Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Dream Weaver.
- Adept at hand-coding websites with HTML and CSS.
- Skills in photography, both digital and analog. Passionate and skilled in the fine arts of painting and drawing.
Related Experience
- Freelance Designer; Spirit and Design, LLC; Antioch, IL
January 2007 – Present
Created websites for both Jose A. Vasquez Life Coaching, A Touch of Class Cavaliers, and Supreme Mix. Created a fully illustrated map of downtown Antioch, IL used in promotional materials by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce. Illustrated and designed children’s book S.O.A.P. Assisted with print designs. - Graphic Designer; Bronze Man Books; Decatur, IL
January 2007 - May 2007, August 2007 - December 2007
Created promotional posters of events for this student run publishing company. Assisted with book production, both in the design and print phases. Assisted with managing projects, promotion of books at events, and organization of design team. - Assistant Manager Internship; Blue Connection Art Gallery; Decatur, IL
January 2006 - May 2006
Coordinated student run art gallery for Spring semester. Hung art shows, managed opening receptions, coordinated employees, and general business managment. - Graphic Designer; Blue Connection Art Gallery; Decatur, IL
January 2005 – May 2005, August 2005 - December 2005, August 2006 - December 2006
Created promotional materials for gallery’s After Five Live events, created gallery brochure. Responsible for branding materials used as templates by future students.
Special Recognitions
- Graduated Cum laude
- James Millikin Scholar, Honors Thesis Project
- Dorothy Sellers Art Award, 2005
- Dean’s List Honors
- Member, National Alpha Lambda Delta, Honors Fraterinity/Soriety
Activities
- President, Millikin Art Club Fall, 2005 - Spring 2006
- Secretary, AIGA, Millikin Chapter, Fall 2005 – Spring 2006
- Co-President, Dimensions Gaming and Anime Club, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
- Secretary, Dimensions Gaming and Anime Club, Fall 2004 Spring 2005- Spring 2006
- Volunteer, Artistic Pursuits Ltd. Non-Profit Art Center, 2000 – 2002
References available upon request.
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