Michelle Brook

Michelle Brook

Designer / Illustrator
Living in San Francisco, I've worked primarily for Nike, previously studying at R.I.T. and Anhalt FH at the Bauhaus. My favorite design adventures involve strong conceptualization, comprehensive branding systems, illustrative integrations, and moving things one pixel at a time. I am currently seeking full-time opportunities. I absolutely love this career...

Resume

//////////////////////////EDUCATION//////////////////////////////

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / Rochester, New York
BFA in Graphic Design / AAS in Illustration
Concentration in Communications
Graduated May 2007
GPA: 3.96 /// Summa Cum Laude

HOCHSCHULE ANHALT-FH (UNIVERSITY) / Dessau, Germany
Exchange Student in 6th Semester
Completed Spring 2006


//////////////////////////EXPERIENCE//////////////////////////////

FREELANCE DESIGNER
Nike, Inc. / San Francisco, CA

FREELANCE DESIGNER
Levi Strauss & Co. / San Francisco, CA

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR
Digital Pond / San Francisco, CA

STAFF DESIGNER
Reporter Magazine / Rochester, NY

DESIGN INTERN
Pace, Inc. Advertising Agency / Parsippany, NJ

FREELANCE DESIGNER
Motherlowed / Portland, OR
National Press Photographers Association / Rochester, NY
AIGA RIT Chapter / Rochester, NY

ASSISTANT INTERIOR DESIGNER
L&B Design Inc. / Red Bank, NJ

FREELANCE ARTIST
Various Private Commissions

[References available upon request]

///////////////////////////SKILLS///////////////////////////////

DESIGN
Identity Systems
Corporate Design
Symbol, Icon, & Pictogram Design
Design for Publication / Editorial
Informational Graphics / Charts
Detailed Concept Development
Typographic Studies
Calligraphic Studies

PRODUCTION
Extensive File Prep for Various Outputs
Inkjet & Laser Photographic Printing

WEB
Web Design
Flash / XHTML / CSS

OTHER
Digital and Traditional Illustration
Applied Photography SLR / Digital
Screenprint Processes

PROGRAMS
Adobe Creative Suite CS3
Various Management Programs



/////////////////////////////MISC/////////////////////////////////

Addicted to Horseback Riding (English and Western)
Documenting Everything with my little Lumix
Illustrating Life in Little Black Books
Hand-Done Elements
Taking Quotes out of Context
Reading & Writing Design Blogs
Finding Beauty in the Breakdown

Location

San Francisco, CA

Specialties

  • Print
  • Environmental Graphics
  • Illustration

Experience

2 years

Education

Rochester Institute Of Technology
Hochschulte Anhalt / Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Awards

Graduated with Highest Honors / Rochester Addy: Public Service / Bernadette Merkel Award / Outstanding Scholar Award Nominee / School of Design Scholarship / Morris Mulligan Scholarship / Golden Key Club / Dean’s List: All

Affiliations

AIGA / AIG / Reporter Magazine (RIT) / Art House (RIT)

Website

www.meetmichellebrook.com