Coroflot

Resume

SUMMARY:
Talented graphic designer with seven years of professional experience in print, environmental graphics and front-end web design. Design strengths include a clean design aesthetic, and innovative problem solving through design solutions, and a passion for details. Exceptional client communication skills as well as managing subordinates. Seeking a company who will challenge design-growth and provide exciting new design opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
SKILLS:
• Corporate Collateral
• Logo Design
• Branding and Research
• Page Layout Design
• Front-end Web Design
• Environmental Graphics & Signage

PROFICIENT IN :
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Powerpoint
• Proficient on Windows and Mac

WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
• Dreamweaver
• Flash

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Melissa Bumstead Design Studio Los Angeles
2007 – PRESENT DESIGNER, OWNER
Created compelling and successful design solutions for varied clients. Accountable for budgeting and deadlines as well as multitasking jobs and client communication. Responsible for all aspects of design from sketch to print.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Art directed and designed sites: www.PackmanAssociates.com,
www.DesignBlue.com and www.SmittenInvitations.com, and www.AGNet.com.
• Designed the comprehensive Mission Reseda project including: book design, logo design, posters, postcards, flyers, and Powerpoint presentation.
• Created branding, web, and corporate collateral system for Architectural Firm.
• Branded and designed print and signage system for Hope Chapel of the Valley.
• Designed newspaper advertisements and posters for a world-renown Stock Trading Company, EWT Trading.
• Collaborated on advertising and design campaign for a large youth rock concert.
• Redesigned a successful 120 page Powerpoint presentation for a financial planner to better explain his financial solutions to his clients.
• Designed user interface design for AGNet.com, a teacher-to-parent web tool.
• Created branding and advertising for non-profit fundraising event in Malibu, including banners, wayfinding, t-shirt design, logo, posters and postcards.

RTKL Associates Inc. Los Angeles
2004 – 2007 DESIGNER
Assisted a wide range of clients develop and continue visual identities and brands. Created wayfinding and signage, logos, brands and identities, book and brochure design, print and packaging design. Worked collaboratively in a team environment.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Designed signage system for the 2007 Make-A-Wish Los Angeles Gala and the 2005 AIA Los Angeles Gala.
• Managed a team of freelancers, designed and traffic-directed book design for an International Architectural Design Competition, Failaka Island.
• Created successful corporate logos for: Frisco Square, and Downtown SunnyVale, Bellevue Square Mall.
• Designed multifaceted signage system for Palazzo Westwood, a mixed-use
residential center.
• Incorporated cutting-edge technology and designed signage and wayfinding systems for Bellevue Square Mall.
• Collaborated on event graphics for the Cleveland Clinic/Canyon Ranch “Wellness Center” project.

Smitten Invitations Los Angeles
2002 – PRESENT DESIGNER, OWNER
An online wedding invitation company specializing in customized letterpress invitations and greeting cards.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Created internationally successful blog www.MelissaSmitten.blogspot.com
• Designed website and user interface for www.SmittenInvitations.com
• Designed business and marketing collateral.
• Designed and art directed over 150 unique stationery designs.
• Earned stellar reputation within the wedding industry.


Otis Art College of Design Los Angeles
2003 – 2004 TEACHER’S ASSISTANT
Worked one-on-one with students, assisted instructor in administrative duties, critiques, grading and lectures for freshman, sophomore and junior design classes.

I.E. Design Hermosa Beach
SUMMER 2003 INTERN
Worked in a team atmosphere under a creative director. Work included logo development, branding, brochure, layout and design for clients such as UCLA and DaVita.

Matteo Home Furnishings Los Angeles
FALL 2002 INTERN
Designed new print collateral within the company’s established branding system.

EDUCATION:
2001-2004 Otis Art College of Design, Los Angeles
B.F.A. Communication Art, with honors

1999-2001 Moorpark Community College, Moorpark, California
General Education

SALARY HISTORY:
2009 $50,000
2007 $48,000

Recommendations available upon request.