Designer
I’m a Midwestern transplant living and designing in New York City. My love for creative arts started in kindergarten with cut paper collages, finger paints and chicken shaped loaves of bread; and has led me to become a graphic designer. I now design for print and web and will soon be a master of Packaging Design. I hold a BFA in Advertising and an AAS in Communication Design. I’m also working towards a BFA in Packaging Design from FIT.
Resume
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology
fitnyc.edu
New York, NY
9/2007 – Present
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Packaging Design – Graduating May 2012
Associate in Applied Science, Communication Design
9/2000 – 5/2004
University of Minnesota
umn.edu
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Strategic Communication - Advertising
Minors, Art and Asian Languages & Literature
WORK HISTORY
McGraw-Hill
mcgraw-hill.com
New York, NY
5/2006-8/2010
Identifed and monitored the stages of advertising programs across multiple McGraw-Hill Construction products.
• Worked closely with several departments to produce advertising and media programs.
• Oversaw the fulfillment and movement of materials between clients, vendors and associates to meetpublishing dates.
• Utilized databases to provide accurate and timely information.
• Consistently provided superior customer service through constant tracking, quick responsiveness, effective communication and proactive attitude.
• Created and designed mediakits, printads, web banners,e-blasts, belly bands and large format signage.
Ann Taylor Loft
anntaylorloft.com
New York, NY
10/2005 – 01/2007
Visual Merchandiser
Responsible for implementation of merchandising strategy.
• Planned, executed, and ensured completion of window and in-store displays.
• Led visual merchandising standards class for new associates.
• Assisted in managing stockroom activities.
Twist Films
twistfilm.com
Minneapolis, MN
6/2003 – 8/2003
Marketing and New Accounts Intern
• Researched new accounts.
• Developed and maintained contacts and managed database.
• Designed and created marketing materials
SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, and HTML.
ACTIVITES
NY Cares Member
New York, NY
nycares.org
7/2006 – Present
The city’s leading volunteer organization. Full service history available upon request.
Power Lunch - Everybody Wins!
New York, NY
everybodywins.org
10/2009 – 6/2010
A national literacy and mentoring nonprofit
INTERESTS
Knitting, yoga, reading, blogging, printmaking and bookbinding.
Location
New York, NY
Specialties
- Interaction Design
- Packaging
Experience
3 yearsEducation
Affiliations
New York Cares, Everybody Wins! USAWebsite
www.marnikanne.com
