Textile Artist and Designer

Natalie Berrong

Atlanta, GA

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I am a visual artist and designer. I graduated with a BFA in Textile Design in 2011. I am as equally as comfortable behind a computer as in front of a sketchbook. I have a passion for creating and I love to work with my hands. I have experience in both graphic artist and production artist positions. I am seeking a position where I can use my creative abilities to their fullest.

Specialties: Fine art techniques, detailed hand painting, sewing, surface design, digital repeat designs, Photoshop, CorelDraw, color sense, fabric printing,
Education
- BFA Textiles
  
  Georgia State University
  
  2007 - 2011
- Pursued BA
  
  Valdosta State University
  
  2004 - 2006
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  Suburban Custom Awards
  
  Dec 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)
  
  - Creating attractive and professional layout for plaques, trophies, and other awards
  - Collaborating with clients and colleagues on award design to achieve client satisfaction
  - Redrawing logos and optimizing artwork files to ensure quality
  - Engraving, painting, and sand etching awards
  - Taking and editing photos for web and print
- Seasonal Engraver
  
  Things Remembered
  
  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 (2 months)
  
  - Laid out text and graphics to engrave on gift items, jewelry, and awards
  - Engraved products using a diamond-drag rotary engraving machine
  - Managed and prioritized workflow to maintain an efficient working pace
  - Provided excellent customer service and design advice
- Engraver/Graphic Designer
  
  Crown Trophy
  
  Mar 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 9 months)
  
  - Completed engraving for all orders in the shop
  - Operated a Trotec laser engraver/cutter
  - Created custom logo designs for events
  - Designed attractive, professional layouts for awards
  - Collaborated with management to create custom awards for high-profile clients in the greater Atlanta area and nationwide
- Logo Design
  
  Circle Motion Hoops
  
  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
  
  Designed logos for hula-hooping group Circle Motion Hoops in Huntsville, Alabama. Logos I designed were used for client's website and merchandise.
- Senior Airbrush Artist
  
  Graphic Creations, Inc.
  
  Apr 2002 - Aug 2008 (6 years 4 months)
  
  - Painted airbrush designs on T-shirts, hats, and other items
  - Provided a high level of customer service
  - Communicated with customers and took airbrush orders
- Guest Service Representative
  
  Comfort Inn Atlanta West
  
  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year 2 months)
  
  - Provided excellent customer service to guests
  - Answered phones
  - Made reservations, checked out guests, performed concierge duties
Awards

2011 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Art's degree in Textile Design
Affiliations

GSU Textile Artists Guild
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@natalieberrong, member since 2010
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