Coroflot

Resume

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Graphic Design, Art History
minor
2004 – 2008 // The University of Tampa

Advanced Professional Certificate Program
In progress // Sessions College for Professional Design
Completed curriculum includes: Fundamentals of Typography, Advanced Typography, Print Production, Design & Composition

WORK EXPERIENCE //////////////////////////////////////////////

Bayshore Dental Studio
Jan 2011 — present // Graphic Designer

As sole in-house designer, lead rebranding of all marketing collateral and shape company identity in accordance with executive vision. Manage all marketing campaigns, tracking rounds of revisions and incorporating edits from multiple departments, collaborating with printers to obtain quotes and produce print materials. Guide website redesign and produce all new marketing collateral. Envision and direct print and e-mail advertisements for industry-specific publications. Perform print production on all files.

ICAD
Apr 2011 — Dec 2011 // Graphic Designer

Worked as part of instructional design and website development team, designing websites and creating digital illustrations for educational media and small businesses. Guided the development of design style and direction for all client projects.


Doctors Without Borders
Sept 2010 – Dec 2010 // Contractor
May 2010 – Aug 2010 // Web Intern

Selected for a highly competitive paid web internship with rapid promotion to contract position based on performance. Served on Web Development Team; responsible for frequent website updates, maintenance and management of file updates and naming, web metrics reporting, and social media updates. Designed and developed e-newsletter and other html e-templates, along with promotional materials for the Starved For Attention campaign.

ConnectWise
Nov 2009 – May 2010 // Contractor
July 2008 – Nov 2009 // Graphic Designer

Worked as part of an in-house marketing team on print and web media, including sales materials, banners, trade show collateral, e-mail campaigns, and online video initiatives. Responsible for working both independently and collaboratively on ongoing and day to day design projects, coordinating with other departments, external vendors, and printers and following internal style guides to execute projects.

Numara Software
July 2007 – Jan 2008 // Graphic Designer

Worked as the sole designer within a marketing team, managing, organizing, and completing multiple concurrent design projects including brochures, case studies, PowerPoint presentations, and storyboards. Also assisted marketing/advertising efforts for software product launch.

Cayenne Creative
May – Aug 2006 // Graphic Design Intern

Interned at a small creative agency, while a college sophomore, assisting in designs for Birmingham Sidewalk Film Festival and Mac Papers Mactoberfest. Also collected bids and product samples for agency projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS //////////////////////////////////////////////

Mac and PC proficient
print media // web media

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Microsoft Office Suite

QUALIFICATIONS ////////////////////////////////////////////////

Educated in graphic design and general fine arts. Experienced in design for print and web publication. Proven ability to meet project deadlines while paying attention to detail. Ability to manage and prioritize projects under limited supervision. Excellent communication skills with colleagues, clients, vendors, and internal departments. Works well as part of a team or individually.

HONORS ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////

College Media Advisers Conference
Spring 2008

Design featured in Best Newspaper Graphics session.

Quilt Literary Magazine
Spring 2005

Awarded first place in art category.