Education

Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA May 2009

Major

Communication Design

Professional Profile

• Enjoy learning new things about all aspects of design
• Hardworking
• Enjoy problem solving aspect of design
• Strongly skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and Flash
• Fluent in HTML and CSS
• Understands PHP Javascript actionscript
• Excellent craftsmanship skills
• Diligent worker
• Works well with other people as well as independently
• Experienced with both PC and Mac platforms
• Ability to conceive and compose projects for a specific audience

Design Experience

• Frelance Graphic / Web Designer

  Self Employed {March 2008 - Present}
  Designed Websites, Brochures, Logos, Identity Systems
  Designed Wedding Invitations
  Pro-bono work for non-profit organizations



• Temporary Designer

  Brink Media, Tucson, AZ {October 2009 - November 2009}
  Design and Code Websites (HTML CSS Javascript)
  Worked with a team of programers and designers
  Redesign of Websites
  Developing / Designing Brochures



• Design Intern

  Sposto Interactive, Kutztown, PA (Spring 2009)
  Designed E-Mailers for Yahoo
  Researched and edited photos for State Farm Insurance web site
  Designed comps for the new sposto web site



• Design Intern

  SLAMM Creative, West Chester, PA (Summer 2008)
  Designed comps and logos for web sites
  Designed flash banners
  Edited photos for web sites

Related Work Experience

• Graphic Designer

  Kutztown University Designathon (April 2007, 2008, 2009) Volunteered to design for local, non-profit organizations Concept and produced designs within 24 hours Worked with a team of class mates



• Lab monitor

  Kutztown Universitys Communication Design Department (Fall 2006 Ð May 2009) Printed a variety of full color projects for students and faculty Trouble-shot printer errors as well as file issues with print jobs Ensured security of computers as well as cleaned equipment Helped people that have questions about design applications



• Art Teacher

  Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA (Summer 2005 Ð 2008) Served as a vital creative resource for the community Responsible for putting together lesson plans in painting drawing and sculpture Taught children painting, drawing, ceramics

Work Experience

• Community Assistant,

  Kutztown University Housing and Residential Services (Spring 08 Ð Spring 09) Responsible for overseeing the residents Assisted students in the adjustment to community living Made myself available to counsel, advise and refer students as appropriate Helped create a community that is both welcoming and inclusive of all students



• Desk Receptionist

  Kutztown University Housing and Residential Services (Fall 06 Ð Winter 07) Helped to maintain safety and security in the residence hall Enforced University policies and procedures Served as a resource for residents and other campus constituents Provided a friendly customer service environment



• Courtesy Clerk, Bakery Assistant, Frozen Food Assistant

  Giant Food Store, Exton PA (Summer 2001 -Winter 2006)