Coroflot

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the graphic design field, which makes use of my creative skills and with room to grow.

EXPERIENCE:
WTW Architects, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008-May 2009
Receptionist
Performed office duties such as answering phones and emails, typing letters and various other documents, editing documents, preparing mail, greeting current and new clients. I also assisted architects as needed with graphic design on floor plans and editing.

PNC University, Pittsburgh, PA, September 2007-December 2007
Graphic Design Intern
Assisted PNC University with graphic design and material production needs. I worked on document formatting, presentation design and materials production and assembly.

Circuit City, West Mifflin & Pittsburgh, PA, October 2004-August 2007
Customer Service Associate
Assisted store and department managers, resolved customer issues, balanced all cash drawers, created end of day deposits and made sales and returns

La Roche College, Senior Seminar Project – Shades of Style Salon, Fall 2007
Team Leader
Utilized leadership skills to create an advertising campaign with a goal of generating more customers allowing the business to grow. (Logo, postcards, brochures, punch cards, thank you cards, web design and a series of posters.)

La Roche College, Group Immersions – Youth Preservationists Association, Fall 2007
Team Leader
Utilized leadership skills under a deadline of 48 hours to create a new brand identity with a goal of gaining a new youthful approach to attract a younger audience. (Logo, business system, a series of posters, brochures and web design.)

La Roche College, Group Immersions – Rude Pooch, Fall 2006
Group Designer
Utilized group skills under a deadline of 48 hours to create a new brand identity and advertising campaign. (Business system, a series of posters, a point of purchase display and web design.)

FREELANCE:
Invitations – Wedding, Birthday Summer 2008
Invitations – Graduation Spring 2009
Project Sweet Peas – Logo designs Spring/Summer 2010

EDUCATION:
La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Graphic & Communication Design

Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, PA, 2005
Associates Degree in Graphic & Communications Design

Elizabeth Forward High School, Elizabeth, PA, 2002

SKILLS:
MAC and PC Adobe CS3 & 4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash), Final Cut Express, HTML, Microsoft Office

HONORS/AWARDS:
Who’s Who in America
Dean’s List student, La Roche College
Dean’s List student, Community College of Allegheny County
Certificate of Achievement for Academic Success

ACTIVITIES:
Praxis Member, La Roche College