Resumé

Objective
To gain employment in a professional and creative atmosphere where I can utilize and further develop my skills as a graphic designer and writer.

Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
BFA Communication Design—May 2012
Dual concentration in Illustration & Graphic Design
Minor in Professional Writing
Accumulative GPA 3.3

Sun Area Career & Technology Center New Berlin, PA
Certificate in Advertising Art and Design—May 2008
Accumulative GPA 4.0

Capabilities
· Proficient at using PC and Mac computers
· Focus on detail & accuracy
· Exemplary leadership abilities
· Strong written & verbal communication skills
· Experience with multiple forms of professional writing
· Knowledge using a variety of cameras & equipment
· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
· Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
· Experienced in Microsoft Office programs
· Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Commitment to hard work & cooperation with peers
· Extensive organizational skills
· Works steadily to meet deadlines with multiple tasks
· Strong sense of layout using multiple elements of illustration, graphic design & text

Other Work Experience
Theater Associate, Cinema Center, Selinsgrove, PA 2007–Present
Interacted with patrons and co-workers, trained new employees and engaged in customer service.

Campus Involvement
Event Coordinator, Book Reading Event, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA–Fall 2011
Successfully coordinated a book reading event by famous children’s book author Dallas Clayton at Kutztown University, where over 250 attendees received a free book.

Accomplishments
· Dean’s List from 2010–2011
· Awarded scholarships for leadership, outstanding  academic performance, bowling and art
· Opinion based literary work published in The Morning  Call Newspaper, Allentown, PA

Design Experience
Marketing Assistant Intern, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, PA—Winter 2011–2012
Worked under the Marketing Manager to create press releases, edit existing material, compose graphic design pieces, manage projects and  coordinate special events.

Graphic Design Intern, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, PA—Summer 2011
Worked with a team of creative professionals to produce flyers, posters, advertisements, marketing materials, signage, billboards, campaigns and an annual report cover design.

Design, RX Design Challenge, Kutztown Univsersity, Kutztown, PA—Spring 2012
Designed a personal business card and letterhead for a Fine Art Major, used for self promotion, during a four–hour volunteer period.

Design, AIGA Designathon, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA—Spring 2010 & 2011
Volunteered time to design a complete project in a consecutive 24–hour period for multiple non-profit organizations. Projects included an identity and logo design for the Mifflin Library & a tri-fold brochure for an organization that helps women recently released from jail.

Freelance Design, H2 Church, Selinsgrove, PA—May 2010
Created a three-color logo for a large church group. Logo was utilized on T-shirts, website, pamphlets, letterheads, etc.

Freelance Design and Illustration, Cinema Center, Selinsgrove & Reading, PA—April 2007–Present
Reproduced specific artwork on extremely large banners, posters and windows for movie promotions.

Projects by Janaya Buck

The Calavera Ladies
2 Files

NEDA Poster
2 Files

Survivors Poster
1 File

The Three Little Terrors
6 Files

Animal Instincts
3 Files

Your Heart Is My Pinata
9 Files

Sereia Soap Logo and Package Design
2 Files

Fantasy Flowers
2 Files

Tea Time with the King
1 File

Lemur
1 File

Therapy Dog
1 File