packaging & graphic designer — San Francisco, CA
I am a motivated self-starter & approach each new project or job opportunity as a personal challenge. I have years of experience working within in-house marketing studios & ad agencies, collaborating one-on-one with clients, & instructing future designers as a collegiate faculty member. My diverse background as a graphic designer has shaped me into a well-rounded designer & unique job candidate.
View my work at www.behance.net/emabbsbeu
DESIGNER EXPERIENCE
contract packaging designer
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. / San Francisco // 2010 – present
art director & partner
Two Birds Creative, Inc. / San Francisco & Phoenix // 2009 – present
contract graphic designer
ad agencies, in-house, private clients / San Francisco & Phoenix // 2004 – 2012
junior graphic designer
Fusion Group USA / Phoenix // 2006 – 2007
production designer
Tieken:Moret Design & Marketing / Phoenix // 2006 – 2007
EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE
faculty associate / online design courses
Herberger Institute / Arizona State University // 2009 – 2012
teaching assistant / InDesign
UC Berkeley Extension // 2012
adjunct faculty / online design courses
Scottsdale Community College // 2011
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Design / Graphic Design
Minor in Communications
Arizona State University / Tempe // 2006
Summer Abroad Program / Design & Context
Arizona State University / Italy & Switzerland // 2004
SKILL
print / packaging
Adobe Creative Suite / InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Microsoft Word & Powerpoint / Apple Keynote
ASSOCIATION
local business member
Local First Arizona / Phoenix chapter // 2009
professional member
AIGA / Phoenix chapter // 2006 – 2008
VOLUNTEER
graphic design services
Gift of Life – Arizona, Inc. / Phoenix // 2009 – 2010
outreach Troop 2109 co-leader & adult member
Girl Scouts of the USA / AZ Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. // 1988 – 2011