Graphic Designer — New York, NY
Thank you all so much for checking out my page! I am a young graphic designer truly in love with art, photography, book binding, and obviously design. Currently, I live in New York City and am designing full time, but am always looking to take on extra part time or freelance work. Please leave comments...I want all the feedback that I can get. Enjoy!
-EDUCATION
(September 2007-May 2011)
Ohio Northern University
BFA in Art/Graphic Design
Graduated with High Distinction
(September 2010-December 2010)
University of Arts London, Semester Abroad
London College of Communication
Focus in Design for Print
-WORK EXPERIENCE
(October 2012-Present)
Graphic Designer, Distinctive Displays
In-house designer and printer operator for a multi-faceted display company, particularly focused on high end displays for fashion companies such as BCBG, Rachel Zoe, and Kenneth Cole.
(February 2012-August 2012)
Graphic Designer, CGS Imaging
In-house design and pre-press for a grand format printing company. Worked in-depth directly with clients as well as proofing and input with production.
(August 2011-February 2012)
Designer/Screen Printer, Print Time Silkscreening
In charge of designing graphics and printing for a start-up screen printing and vinyl business. Other duties included color separating and screen preparation.
(June 2011-Present)
Freelance Designer
Clients include Key Palm Real Estate and Sam Shihab & Attorneys, LLC. Particularly focused on logo design and social network headers.
(June 2005–July 2011)
Mechanic, Cycle Sales Co.
Full-time summer employee as a bicycle mechanic and salesman. Also had jobs including cleaning, organization of inventory, and placing new orders.
(Fall 2008–Spring 2010)
Work Study, Ohio Northern University
Part-time worker in Art Department
Weekly jobs included:
Led recycling program, made clay for ceramics classes, assisted gallery director, showed weekly art films.
-LEADERSHIP
(May 2010–May 2011)
Vice President, Ohio Northern AIGA Chapter
Head of design firm, a brand new organization available for in-depth design projects needed by groups on campus.
(May 2009–May 2010)
Secretary, Ohio Northern AIGA Chapter
Assistant head of design firm. Advisee to President and
Vice-President.
-AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
(Fall 2007–Present)
ONU Arts & Science Scholarship
ONU Talent Award
3.68 Cumulative GPA
Dean’s List (All 11 Quarters)
2011 Polaris Magazine: Undergraduate Journal of Art and Literature – 2nd Place Art
2009 Student Juried Art Show – 2nd Place 2D and 3rd Place Graphic Design
2008 & 2007 Juried Student Art Show qualifier
-SKILLS
(Fall 2006–Present)
Specialized in Adobe CS3 through CS5.5: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Graphic Design courses include: Visual Communication, Persuasive Design, Typography, Narrative, Branding, Collaborative Projects in Graphic Design, and Design for Print
HTML, XHTML, CSS, & Dreamweaver
Advanced in screen printing
Art Direction
Gallery Curation