Resume
Objective
To obtain experience in Graphic Design with a progressive company that would benefit from the addition of a self-motivated, extremely organized, highly creative team player with the ability to meet challenges and exceed goals of the company.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite Programs
- Quark Xpress
- Proficient with both Macs and PCs
Work Experience
09/2004- Present
Paramount Arts District
Community Art Instructor
- Taught mediums: Fused Glass, Stained Glass, Photography, youth summer camps & school field trips
- Worked with community members ranging from preschool through senior citizens
05/2008- 11/2008
PRIMEVEST Financial Services/Office Team
Annuity Operations (Temp)
- Worked with Reps to process annuity fund changes and new annuity applications.
- Requesting Rep changes at the annuity carrier level.
04/2007- 04/2008
Merrill Corporation
Electronic Photo Processor
- Digitally prepared photos, submitted by clients, using Photoshop and Kodak TeamWorks.
- Efficiently processed photos in preparation for press. I had one of the highest numbers of processed photos from month-to-month in the EPP department.
- Accurately corrected and edited photos, while following corporate guidelines. I had one of the lowest returned to processed ratio from month-to-month in the EPP department.
01/2007- 04/2008
Creative Memories/OfficeTeam
Graphic Designer (Temp)
- Created the template and the presentation for the Creative Memories Regional Conferences; using Photoshop and PowerPoint.
- Participated and contributed to Creative Team meetings.
- Worked with the photography team with photo-shoots for promotional items.
- Edited various projects, which were back from review; using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark Xpress.
09/2004- 12/2006
Paramount Arts District
Graphic Design Intern
- Sparked interest in the community and tracked marketing success.
- Created postcards, ads, brochures, catalogs, and other print materials for the Non-profit Organization; using Photoshop, InDesign, and Quark Xpress.
- General upkeep of the Organization’s website using Dreamweaver.
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts
St. Cloud State University
Date of Graduation- 12/2006