Typography Fanatic — Cincinnati, OH
My name is Jennifer Quick and I am a 2008 graduate from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelors degree in Graphic Design. Although a recent graduate, I am not a typical new graduate. I participated in the co-op program and worked a few freelance jobs which have given me about five years of in the field design experience. I have worked with large companies as well as small firms.
Summary
Exceptionally creative and reliable Graphic Designer with sound experience designing and creating various print, packaging, environmental, and web materials for a multitude of projects; working with various departments and many clients in the development and presentation of branding and identity.
Experience
Harlan Graphics - Cincinnati, Ohio
Web/Graphic Designer - August 2011 to Present
Management of daily design needs encompassing website creation and maintenance, graphic design development through production as well as copy writing responsibilities.
Brat Printing - Cincinnati, Ohio
Graphic Designer - January 2011 to August 2011
Designing custom graphics and logos for screen printing and embroidery.
Quick Design, LLC - Cincinnati, Ohio
Freelance Designer - August 2007 to present
Ownership and operation of a freelance design firm that provides branding, identity, packaging, print, and web design for a variety of clients as well as print and production services.
LPK - Cincinnati, Ohio
Freelance Designer/Co-op - January 2008 to August 2008
Assisting designers, generating conceptual print and packaging design ideas, preparing files for final production, training and mentoring co-ops, and creating final comps and mock-ups.
Jack Rouse Associates - Cincinnati, Ohio
Co-op - Winter Quarter 2007 & Summer Quarter 2007
Designing book layouts, as well as creating environmental graphics for various applications, such as reader rails, banners, artifact layouts, and artifact labels.
KGB Advertising - Cincinnati, Ohio
Jr Designer - September 2006 to December 2006
Assisting designers with brand development and print design, execution, and production of posters, signage, brochures, and booklets.
Chiquita Brands International - Cincinnati, Ohio
Co-op - Winter Quarter 2006 & Summer Quarter 2006
Designing concepts and executing for print and packaging such as labels, cartons, frame signs, hang tags, brochures, and presentations.
Education
Tech Skills - Cincinnati, Ohio
June 2010 to September 2010
Major: Web Design
Certificates: Master CIW Designer, CIW Web Professional, CIW E-Commerce Specialist
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, Ohio
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
September 2003 to June 2008
Major: Graphic Design
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Design
Cumulative GPA 3.2/4.0
Technical Skills
Mac and PC Operating Systems, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Filemaker Pro, Photography (Digital & 35mm)