education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown PA
BFA Communication Design, December 09
graphic, advertising & interactive design concentration
3.9 gpa
capabilities
Fluent with Mac OSX, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash
Knowledge of pc operating systems, Microsoft Office and Adobe After Effects.
Superior work ethic. Advanced creative and brainstorming skills.
Eagerness to expand knowledge and grow as a designer.
Capable of working in both group & individual environments.
design experience
Art Director, TracyLocke, Wilton, CT | Current
Clients: Starbucks, Quaker Brand.
Designer, ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA | Spring 10
ArtsQuest is a not-for-profit thats aim is to strengthen the Bethlehem community through the arts. My role within this company is to produce a wide range of materials including: advertisements, annual reports, brochures, mail, logos and a variety of other promotional publications.
Designer, Student Services & Campus Life, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA | Summer 07–Fall 09
Created various publications and promotional materials including annual reports, orientation guides, logos, posters and web banners. Arranged and shot staff photos.
Guest Lecturer, Kutztown University Communication Design Department, Kutztown PA | Fall 08–Fall 09
Invited by multiple professors to lecture and provide in-class demonstrations of techniques and processes including hand-rendered typography, creating texture and Photoshop techniques.
Designer, AIGA, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA | Fall 09
Designed and screen-printed promotional materials for AIGA and other events.
Head Lab Monitor, Communication Design Department, Kutztown, PA | Winter 2006–Fall 09
Organized employee work schedules, arranged meetings with department chair, instructed employees in operation of printers, prepared and executed students’ digital files for output to printers, recorded and organized print jobs, collected fees and assisted students with program inquiries
Designer, AIGA Designathon, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA | Spring 07–09
Volunteered time to design a complete project within a 24-hour period for non-profit organizations. Work was completed independently under the supervision and art direction of a professor.
Design Intern, The Anderson Group, Sinking Spring, PA | Fall 08
Created promotional material for organizations and businesses. Aided in filming of local television program. Assisted in design briefs, daily conferences and paper work.
work experience
Landscaper, Riedel’s Gardenpatch, Blandon, PA | Spring 03–Present
Sales, customer service, delivery, landscaping
Barista, Marie’s Hardbean Cafe, Fleetwood, PA | Summer 05–Summer 07
Sales, customer service, brewer, food handling, opening and closing duties.
honors/activities
CHA Designer Presskit Award Winner | Winter 10
Sharadin Award for Distinguished Achievement | Fall 09
Dean’s list/3.9 gpa | 05–09
Member of AIGA | Fall 89–Current
UCDA design competition award winner, poster