Objective

Seeking design position where I can utilize and expand my skills. I would love to work with a team of talented and creative individuals. My two degrees work together to give me a unique outlook on design.

Summary

Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Open Office
Brief experience with Flash, Keynote. iMovie

Experience

• Created various ads, fliers, logos, newsletters, packaging.
• Familiar with pre-press production.
• Confident in photo retouching techniques.
• Comfortable in print and web.
• Accustomed to the entire design process, from thumbnails, roughs, comps to final output.
• Have worked with business owners as well as professional programmers. I understand how to work efficiently with others.
• Able to navigate both PC and Mac operating systems.
• Previous history in writing copy.

Relevant Work History

Graphic Design Lab Assistant

Maintained Graphic Design lab and assisted students in the Adobe design programs.

Donna Marie's School of Dance

Web Design & Maintenance / Graphic Design services such as ad design, schedule design, web page design, creation and maintenance.

Internship at Beck Graphics Printing

Assisted in ad design, page layout. Was invited to expand my internship time for additional experience.

Kids Wish Network - Graphic Designer

Upgraded and maintained the Kids Wish Network website and worked in all phases of graphic design both print and web

Education / Accomplishments

The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL - 2000
B.A., Mass Communication

St. Petersburg College, Seminole, FL - 2008
A.S., Graphic Design Technologies

Member of Phi Theta Kappa - the International Honor Society of the Two Year College

Two computer illustrations (created in Adobe Illustrator) shown at the Crossroads Gallery at SPC Clearwater campus. One piece was purchased by the school.

Extra Curricular Activities

Vice President of Tampa Bay Anime, a local club that brings together fans of Japanese animation, music and culture.