Résumé

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Experience

 

Graphic Designer/Social Media Specialist
ThyssenKrupp Elevator; Frisco, Texas (2012–present)

    • Act as the sole in-house graphic designer for the 13,500-employee company, handling dozens of projects simultaneously.
    • Currently manage five social media channels, and strategized a Facebook campaign that saw a reach increase of 71,000% in six weeks.

Graphic Designer
Pegasus Solutions; Dallas, Texas (2011–2012)

    • Designed collateral, large-format banners, ads and party graphics for national tradeshows, with one tradeshow design earning a gold HSMAI Adrian Award in late 2011.
    • Managed design and execution of print, email and online versions of external monthly newsletter.
    • Conceptualized and designed new company logo and brand identity, including product collateral.

Freelance Artist (2008–present)

    • Create drawings and design promotional kits and other materials for clients.

Graphic Designer/Copywriter
bluespace creative, inc.; Denison, Iowa (2010–2011)

    • Interacted with multiple clients, then designed and wrote advertisement and media-release copy to promote the products and/or services of each client.
    • Designed, prepressed and managed multiple projects simultaneously, including large-format pieces and high-quantity print runs.

Graphic Designer/Web Editor
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture; Ames, Iowa (2009–2010)

    • Conceptualized, designed and executed logo and marketing materials for the company’s largest initiative, then developed logos for the six working groups within that department.
    • Sharpened web skills by designing and editing two separate web pages.

Graphic Designer/Editor
The Write Place; Pella, Iowa (2008–2010)

    • Enhanced self-motivation and problem-solving skills by meeting deadlines from remote workstation.

Graphic Designer/Editor
Oleson Park Zoo; Fort Dodge, Iowa (2001–2009)

    • Refined computer and creative skills by editing and designing layout of quarterly newsletter.
    • Designed and edited web site.

Communication Assistant
University Honors Program, Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa (2008–2009)

    • Edited and designed biweekly e-newsletter that was sent to more than 1,000 Iowa State University Honors students.
    • Designed posters, calendars and other public relations items as needed.

Graphic Design/Public Relations Intern
Department of Cultural Affairs, State Historical Museum; Des Moines, Iowa (2008)

    • Used creative talent to design brochures, booklets and signage for the State Historical Museum and its programs.
    • Expanded public relations skills by writing news releases, contributing to newsletters and designing advertisements.

Editorial Designer
Ethos Magazine; Ames, Iowa (2007–2008)

  • Worked with photographers and creative directors to create high-quality magazine layouts while under short deadlines.

 

Education

B.F.A. Degree in Graphic Design and Journalism & Mass Communication (Magazine/Print Media Emphasis)

  • Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa (May 2010)
  • Magna Cum Laude and with Honors

 

Honors and Exhibitions

  • Fourth Place, Pencil Portrait Category, State Fair of Texas (2012)
  • State Fair of Texas, Creative Arts Exhibition Drawing Category (2011, 2012)
  • Smithsonian Folklife Festival Exhibition, Washington, D.C. (2012)
  • Gold Award, Advertising Category, HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) Adrian Award, Pegasus Solutions (2011)
  • Second Place, Pencil Portrait Category, State Fair of Texas (2011)
  • Merit Award, Fine Arts Drawing Category, Iowa State Fair (2010)
  • Iowa State Fair, Fine Arts Drawing Category (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
  • Honors Program, Iowa State University (2006–2010)
  • Best of Show, Art Directors Association of Iowa Student Design Exhibition (2010)
  • Fourth Place, VEISHEA Photo Contest (2010)
  • Dean’s List, Iowa State University (2006–2010)
  • Student Employee of the Year nominee, Iowa State University (2010)
  • Art Directors Association of Iowa Student Design Exhibition (2009, 2010)
  • People’s Choice Award: Drawing Category, Iowa State Fair (2008)

 

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite 6 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash)
  • Prepressing, color specs and printers’ file needs
  • AP Style
  • Microsoft Office 2010
  • Knowledgeable of approximately 40 social networks (especially Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google+, and Tumblr)
  • Macintosh OS X and Windows 7, Vista, XP
  • HTML, CSS and Javascript (basic)
  • WordPress
  • Freehand MX
  • Google SketchUp
  • Wayfinding design
  • Illustration
  • Photorealistic drawing