Graphic Designer/Illustrator — Minneapolis, MN
Hello, world. I like to make cool stuff.
Sam Schuna
Illustrator/Graphic Designer, Twin Cities, MN
612.961.3479/olieja@gmail.com
www.samschuna.com
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT, MENOMONIE, WI
HAWK-HILDESHEIM, GERMANY (August 2007–July 2008)
Graduated Cum Laude December 2008, Bachelor of Fine Arts, UW-Stout
Major: Graphic Design
GPA 3.637
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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FREELANCE DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION
2007-current
• Various projects for clients such as Target, Medtronic, Abott Northwestern Hospital,
and Denali
• Creator of 7 printed Threadless designs (including 3 collaborations)
• Three t-shirt designs featured on Teefury and one featured on shirt.woot.com
• Work featured at Gallery 13 and Pink Hobo gallery, Mpls, MN
UW-STOUT WRITING CENTER, MENOMONIE, WI
Writing Tutor August 2005–May 2007
• Assisted and guided students of all skill levels, including ESL students, with various writing
assignments and projects
• Greatly improved oral communication and social skills
THE STOUTONIA, MENOMONIE, WI
Copy Editor & Opinions Editor August 2005– May 2007
• Organized, wrote and edited articles for student newspaper
• Coordinated and managed other writers in completing their columns
• Further developed social management skills and teamwork experience
ACTIVITIES
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MLC LEARNING CENTER
Volunteer ESL English Teacher July 2009–current
• Creating and evaluating lesson plans
• Communicating and interacting with adult learners from Mexico, Laos, El Salvador, etc.
• Listening and working with other teachers
SKILLS
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Very quick learner, easily adapts to new environments and software
Thorough knowledge of:
• Adobe Creative Suites
• Microsoft Office
• Serigraphy/Screenprinting skills
• English language, particularly grammar and writing