Megan Dessel

Graphic Designer

Alluring, distinctive, and straightforward is my goal.

Resume

KEY STRENGTHS

• Innovative presentation techniques
• Able to connect with and understand clients
• Strong layout skills
• Handles pressure and deadlines well
• Conceptual thinking with logo design
• Detail-oriented


EDUCATION

FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
September 2007 - March 2009
San Francisco, CA
Associate of Arts Degree: Graphic Design
Courses include:
• Graphics and Licensing • Typography I and II • Illustrator CS4
• Advanced Web Design • Pre-Press Design • Photoshop CS4
• Desktop Publishing • Design I, II and III • InDesign CS4


EXPERIENCE

DeviceAnywhere.com
September 2010 - Present
San Mateo, CA
Web Production Artist
• Build interactive tutorials for large mobile phone companies
• Work with QA team to build and deploy company product
• Design graphics for company website and products

Megan Dessel Creative
September 2009 - Present
Fairfield, CA
Freelance Designer
• Create logo & Identity packages
• Conceptualize and build websites
• Create visually stimulating print layouts for business/personal use

Garson Design Services
April 2009 - September 2010
Fairfield, CA
Graphic/Web Designer
• Update and create websites for wide variety of clients
• Conceptualize and build an identity for businesses
• Refresh already existing print paraphernalia for small businesses


EXTRACURRICULAR

JCPenney Spring/Summer Bag Design
October 2008
Sacramento, CA
• Created two designs selected by F.I.D.M. to be submitted

Minerva Award Bag Design
January 2008
Sacramento, CA
• Created several graphic logos and type treatments for gift bag

Key Art Awards
May 2007
Los Angeles, CA
• Design selected by F.I.D.M. to be exhibited in Key Art Awards

Location

Berkeley, CA

Specialties

  • Print
  • Illustration
  • Art Direction

Experience

2 years

Education

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising