Qualifications
Strong sense for typography, graphic layout, and concept generation. Able to make deadlines and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. Able to market campaigns towards any target audience with the use of color, layout and imagery. Meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship, applied to proofreading, comp building, product rendering and photo manipulation.
Knowledge with the latest Macintosh OSX, exceptionally skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Quark and Microsoft Office. Extensive experience with Digital SLR Cameras, scanning devices and software, Minimal experience with PC environment, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash.
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, May 2008
Major: Communication Design
Concentration in Graphics and Advertising
Cumulative GPA 3.44
Internship Experience
Internship, Fall 2007, Kraemer-Schurman Advertising and Design
Worked as an intern for advertising and design agency. Developed brand identities for a growing company, created four-color multi page booklets for Schering-Plough, as well as assisted in the development and production of many professional publications and projects.
Honors
Graduated Cum Laude
Dean’s List Spring 2007–Spring 2008
Leaver Scholarship: 2004–2008
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Experience
Graphic Designer, February 2011-Present, Arcadia University
In-house designer for university relations. Develop branding and collateral for campus events, billboards and direct mail.
Freelance Designer, November 2009, Sweet Addictions Bakery
Developed branding and website design for Sweet Addictions Bakery.
Graphic Designer, April 2009-February 2010, AMResorts
In-house designer for luxury resort management office. Projects include brand development, logo creation, brochures and flyers, powerpoint presentations. Created brochures in multiple languages including English, Spanish and Russian. Developed a logo for Jack Nicklaus’ Golden Bear Lodge & Spa. Worked with printers and hotel management from Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Designer, May 2008-April 2009, 23k Studios
Designer for award-winning direct marketing firm. Projects include campaigns for ING DIRECT, Starcite, SAP, HiFi House, Integra, LG, Sharp, Barclays Bank, Samsung, HTSA. Developed informational brochures, postcards, self mailing brochures and charts, as well as product rendering, hand-crafted self mailers.
Freelance Designer, April 2008, KSA&D
Worked for advertising and design agency. Created full eight-page booklet for Schering-Plough.
Freelance Designer, January 2007, Hamilton Celtic Pipe Band
Designed four-color identity system for pipe band and prepared files for printer.
Freelance Designer, March 2007, Dream Come True: Lehigh Valley
Designed a two-color poster and two-color brochure for local non-profit company. Worked in a collegial setting within a twenty-four hour deadline to complete project.
Freelance Designer, March 2006, Bridge of Hope: Berks County
Designed four-color poster for local non-profit company event. Worked in a collegial setting within a twenty-four hour deadline to complete entire project.
Experience
Graphic Designer, February 2011-Present, Arcadia University
In-house designer for university relations. Develop branding and collateral for campus events, billboards and direct mail.
Freelance Designer, November 2009, Sweet Addictions Bakery
Developed branding and website design for Sweet Addictions Bakery.
Graphic Designer, April 2009-February 2010, AMResorts
In-house designer for luxury resort management office. Projects include brand development, logo creation, brochures and flyers, powerpoint presentations. Created brochures in multiple languages including English, Spanish and Russian. Developed a logo for Jack Nicklaus’ Golden Bear Lodge & Spa. Worked with printers and hotel management from Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Designer, May 2008-April 2009, 23k Studios
Designer for award-winning direct marketing firm. Projects include campaigns for ING DIRECT, Starcite, SAP, HiFi House, Integra, LG, Sharp, Barclays Bank, Samsung, HTSA. Developed informational brochures, postcards, self mailing brochures and charts, as well as product rendering, hand-crafted self mailers.
Freelance Designer, April 2008, KSA&D
Worked for advertising and design agency. Created full eight-page booklet for Schering-Plough.
Freelance Designer, January 2007, Hamilton Celtic Pipe Band
Designed four-color identity system for pipe band and prepared files for printer.
Freelance Designer, March 2007, Dream Come True: Lehigh Valley
Designed a two-color poster and two-color brochure for local non-profit company. Worked in a collegial setting within a twenty-four hour deadline to complete project.
Freelance Designer, March 2006, Bridge of Hope: Berks County
Designed four-color poster for local non-profit company event. Worked in a collegial setting within a twenty-four hour deadline to complete entire project.