Coroflot

Resume

CHRISTY LATZ
christylatz@gmail.com, 704-297-5984
Portfolio: http://coroflot.com/davidcoppergirl

EDUCATION
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design May 2010

Charles Sturt University New South Wales, Australia
Study Abroad Program January-July 2007
• Coursework in general and digital graphic design

RELATED COURSEWORK: Communication Design, Graphic Design Studio Procedures, 2-Dimenstional Design, Life Drawing, Printmaking, Book Arts, Film Studies, Digital Illustration, Motion Graphics, Typography, Philosophy of Art, History of Experimental Narrative

GRAPHIC DESIGN & RELATED EXPERIENCE
News 8 Austin Austin, Tx
Intern June 2010-Present
• Responsible for learning how the news graphic design system works
• Creates supporting elements for TV and web
• Responsible for creating the summer edition of ‘The Weather Observer’

Studio 2K Brooklyn, NY (Telecommunication)
Intern Summers 2008 & 2009
• Assisted with the beta testing of the upcoming company website and assisted in the conception and creation of various web graphics to be featured on the site
• Acted as a creative consultant during various projects

Service Learning/Graphic Design Class Project Cullowhee, NC
Volunteer Graphic Designer January 2008-August 2008
• Created DVD cover and promotional package for student film (Matt Williams and the Particles: LIVE, an upcoming live concert DVD)
• Worked with director and talent to create a package that would appeal to the band’s current fan base while appealing the visual sensibilities of new fans and the general public
• The full promotional package includes one full size one sheet poster, one DVD cover, one DVD booklet, and a promotional postcard

Last Minute Productions Cullowhee, NC
Multimedia Coordinator January 2006-July 2006
• Assisted in the promotion of various on-campus entertainment events
• Created fliers for various shows/events, created promotional slide show presentations to be shown before movie screenings, and contacted various local radio stations, newspapers, and other media outlets throughout the year to gain advertising space outside WCU’s campus

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Aramark Food Services Cullowhee, NC
Convenient Store Clerk August 2009-Present
• Provide superior service and maintain attractive display of merchandise for campus retailer

Ramsey Recreational Center Cullowhee, NC
Stage Crew May 2008-August 2009

WCU Hunter Library Cullowhee, NC
Serials and Collection Development/Acquisitions Assistant September 2007-December 2009

COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Office Suite, Touch Typing (70wpm)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AIGA – Charlotte North Carolina Chapter February 2010-Present