Resumé

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Industrial Design...May 2005
College of Architecture and Design
Auburn University

Traveling Studio...Spring 2003
National College of Art and Design...Dublin, Ireland
Burren College of Art...Ballyvaughn, Ireland
Sligo Institute of Technology...Sligo, Ireland
Magee College...Derry, Ireland
Glasgow School of Art...Glasgow, Scotland

SKILLS
Computer skills

Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, QuarkExpress,
SolidEdge, Rhino, Director, Flash, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Excel

Other related skills

Graphic Design, Logo & Packaging Development, Product design, Furniture design, Sketching, Freehand & Computer Rendering, Model Making, Drafting, Illustration, 3D modeling, Knowledge of materials & manufacturing, Design Methodology, Ergonomics, and Anthropometrics,
Oil painting, Ceramics, Product Photography, Printmaking


WORK EXPERIENCE

Georgia Aquarium... July.2006- Present
-Exhibition Technician, Full-time position
Design and produce graphics, print pieces and exhibit interactives for various departments within the aquarium including Education, Marketing, Guest Services, Volunteers, Husbandry and Events.

Sign Art of Auburn...Oct. 2005- APR. 2006
-Production Assistant, Full-time position
Assisted Graphic Designer with concept development, Prepared large prints prior to application, Applied vinyl graphics to various substrates, Performed general office task, maintained inventory of supplies, Surveyed and developed quotes for potential signs, Fabricated and installed signage for local businesses, Utilized problem solving, multi-tasking and critical thinking skills


Yellow Hammer Restaurant...Mar. 2005- Mar.2006
Waverly, AL.
-Server, Bartender, Hostess, Team member, Trainer
Provided quality service to customers, Aided with opening and closing duties


CORPORATE SPONSORS & OTHER PROJECTS


Unlimited Play Studio...SP 2005
-Developed concepts, final model, logo and packaging for products to aid individuals with disabilities. Final product was marketed toward fast food restaurants in order to raise awareness and profits for the Unlimited Play Association.
Final concept was presented to GameTime, a playground manufacturer in Fort Payne, AL.


Furniture Studio...SU 2004
-Created concepts, packaging, and full-scale models of furniture that are easily assembled and marketed toward contemporary furniture styles. Presented final research and concepts to Crate and Barrel Store Designers/ Employees


Habitat...Dublin, Ireland SP 2003
-Worked with team members to develop furniture concepts for a St. Patrick's Day store display


Gee's Bend Studio... FA 2003
-Developed logo, packaging, and exhibition concepts/scale models for upcoming museum exhibit. Presented final concepts to Jule Collins Smith Museum Director


INTEREST

Travel, Modern Art, Museum Exhibits, Design, Jazz/Salsa, Tennis, Jogging, Photography

Projects by Amanda Chinberg