I am a Graphic Designer with exceptional production skills.
EXPERIENCE
APRIL 2010 - Present
Global Brand Production Artist, Columbia Sportswear Co., Portland, OR
work closely with graphic designers to translate designs into final
press-ready artwork
ensure consistency and accuracy with marketing collateral
work with print vendors to maintain quality control of graphics
finalize indoor and outdoor signage for company stores
OCTOBER 2009 - APRIL 2010
Graphic Designer, Erickson Marketing Communications, Salem, OR
created various in-house print projects
designed and managed two monthly 16-page magazines
worked with print vendors through press check
developed branding and marketing print materials for dental clients
FEBRUARY 2009 - SEPTEMBER 2009
Graphic Design Intern & Apparel Production Artist, Columbia Sportswear Co., Portland, OR
assisted and created various marketing projects for print within brand
guidelines
designed layouts for in-house HR publications
developed indoor & outdoor signage for outlet stores
produced apparel schematics for screen print, embroidery, and trims for
the collegiate product line
APRIL 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2008
Graphic Design Intern, Shortstop, LLC, Portland, OR
designed marketing promotional materials for both the Portland Beavers
Baseball (MiLB) and Portland Timbers Soccer (USL Div.1) Teams
simultaneously
SEPTEMBER 2007 - APRIL 2008
Graphic Design Intern, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland, OR
production assistant for print and web materials
archived photography
designed marketing materials for various departments in house
INDEPENDENT DESIGN
Filmwise Media Logo, 2011
conceptually developed logo for website and marketing materials
Matt Savage Marching Percussion Camp T-Shirt Design, 2006-2008
created concept and design for camp T-Shirt in North Carolina & Oregon
Alan Keown Marching Percussion Camp T-Shirt Design, 2006-2008
created concept and design for camp T-Shirt in Oregon
Scott Reese Leadership Camp T-Shirt Design, 2006-2008
created concept and design for camp T-Shirt in Oregon
Chemeketa Community College Signage, 2005
worked with partner (Meghan Salinas) to develop and design the
way-finding signage for the Chemeketa campus maps
The Wednesday Evening Summer Classics Film Series Poster, 2005
designed layout and typography for 17x25 front and back mailer
participated in full prepress production, and press check
EDUCATION
2006 - 2008 The Art Institute of Portland, PORTLAND, OR
bachelor of science degree in graphic design
2004 - 2006 Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR
associate of applied science degree in visual communications
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
InDesign | Photoshop | Illustrator | Freehand MX | MS Office Suite
Salem, OR
Graduated with honors.