Coroflot

Resume

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | BFA Graphic Design 2008

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EXPERIENCE

Center for American Progress
Graphic Designer/Production Artist, 06/2008 – Present

Part of a three person art department for one of the largest progressive think tanks in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include working with various union printers to meet tight deadlines, management of all printing, publication layout, staff photography, web design and the creation of static and interactive infographics for print and web.

The Office of Technology Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graphic Designer, 05/2007 – 06/2008

Created annual reports, brochures, fliers, trade-show booth graphics, print advertisements and website designs to promote new technologies created at the University of Illinois and marketing materials to raise awareness about the office.

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Creative Writing Department
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graphic Designer, 05/2007 – 06/2008

Designed a cohesive, unique and recognizable campaign including posters, bookmarks and print advertisements for the biannual Carr Reading Series. Responsibilities included conceptualization, design and overseeing of printing.

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The Japan House
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Webmaster, 05/2007 – 05/2008

Maintained website for Japanese cultural center using Adobe Dreamweaver. Responsibilities included updating content and sustaining University compliance and ADA web standards.

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Freelance design
Graphic Designer, 08/2004 – Present

Collaborated with musical group Headlights, Polyvinyl Records, and local artist Elzie Sexton on LP and CD packaging design for album �Some Racing Some Stopping� and promotional design for album including apparel, posters, buttons and stickers.

Created identity for Project 500 and designed promotional materials and web banner commemorating its 40th anniversary in conjunction with a black alumni all classes reunion.

Designed and developed a website for the non-profit jewelry boutique, Trillium, to showcase jewelry and raise awareness about the boutique�s efforts to help fight cancer.

Worked remotely with research scientist, Sarah M. Paul on business card and flier design to promote her work and attract potential employers.

Volunteered with local humane society by designing print fliers and e-mail newsletters to promote the adoption of overweight felines.

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Staske Photography
Graphic Designer, 09/2003 – 10/2005

Principal graphic designer for a portrait studio. Responsibilities consisted of marketing design and strategy, lighting assistance, candid photography, extensive digital retouching using Adobe Photoshop, pre-flight of files, production and framing.

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SOFTWARE

Adobe
/ Illustrator
/ InDesign
/ Photoshop
/ Dreamweaver
/ Acrobat
Microsoft Office
CSS / HTML

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SKILLS

Typography
Photography
Illustration
Writing
Screenprinting
Letterpress Printing
Etching
Sewing / Tailoring