I aim to blend effective typography, beautiful imagery and creative layout to enhance a message. Graphic design for me is a meticulous way to combine elements like a puzzle. I enjoy using design to increase communication and awareness. I specialize in print design, but understand web design (including HTML and CSS).
EDUCATION
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North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina
2002-2006 Bachelor of Graphic Design, University Scholar
EXPERIENCE
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Bedizen Ornaments (Ornamentea.com) Raleigh, North Carolina
Feb. 2008 - present
In-house graphic and web designer for a small jewelry/craft ingredient company. Job responsibilities include art direction, photography staging, ad marketing and graphic design of all print and web materials for two "brick and mortar" storefronts, as well as contributing to the design responsibilities of online store shop website.
Freelance Graphic Design Raleigh, North Carolina
August 2003 - present
Print & web design: logos and identity materials, promotional flyers, advertisements, postcards, posters, menus, web banners, HTML email, website design and layout. Past clients include:
Solas Restaurant / Raleigh, NC / Graphic design
Jen Arthur Photography / Cary, NC / Logo design
Jet Logistics / Raleigh, NC / Website design
Raleighwood Media Group / Raleigh, NC / Graphic Design
Steven Spacek: Realtor / Raleigh, NC / Graphic Design
Vintage21 Design Team Raleigh, North Carolina
August 2005 - present
Designer as a part of a design team that is responsible for the visual design of Vintage21 Church, including all promotional materials, branding & identity, handouts/flyers, informational brochures, and website design.
Exploris Middle School/SeeSaw Studio Raleigh, North Carolina
August 2005
Design Educator for Explorers Club afterschool program - designing and implementing weekly design workshops; organizing lesson plans; teaching lesson to 10-30 middle school students; collaboration
between SeeSaw Studio and NC State College of Design, with funding from National Endowment of the Arts
Vintage21 Design Team Raleigh, North Carolina
August 2005 - present
Designer on a design team taht is responsible for visual design of Vintage21 Church, including all promotional materials, handouts, flyers, informational brochures, stationary, and interior design
Dirtydishonline Raleigh, North Carolina
March 2005
Designer on team for Dirtydishonline, an online women’s magazine for women of Vintage21 church; collaboratively designed main logo that is used on website and promotional material; contributed to design theme and layout of magazine’s online environment (www.dirtydishonline.com)
SeeSaw Studio Slide Member Durham, North Carolina
August 2002 - present
Speaker for presentation to North Carolina Arts Council
Lecturer for SeeSaw Studio workshop entitled “Graffiti for Law-abiding Citizens” Nov. 2005
SKILLS
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Digital and analog photography; art direction; prop photography staging; Mac & PC operating systems; Adobe CS4 programs; Type & Color Management; Press & Pre-Press experience
Raleigh, NC