Hilary Rochow

APPLICABLE COURSEWORK: Signage Concepts for Lee County Historical Society - Spring 2012 Studio sponsored by Playcore - Spring 2011 Collaboration with Alexander City Fire Department - Fall 2010 Studio sponsored by Emerson Tool Company - Spring 2010 Collaboration with Gulf Quest Maritime Museum - Fall 2009 KEY SKILLS: Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe InDesign Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Rhino, Google Sketchup, Hypershot Design Methods: Full understanding of the design process including extensive research techniques, brainstorming strategies, design iterations and client presentations and feedback. Able to incorporate a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes into design. Model Making and Prototyping: Experienced with a wide variety of materials including wood, clay, metal, cardboard and high-density foam used to create models ranging from sketch models to final prototypes. Communication: Exemplary verbal and visual communication abilities including linguistic skills, graphic layout and client relations. Experienced in working and communicating with people of all ages, people who speak English as a second language and people with disabilities. Foreign Language: Fluent in both reading and writing German, proficient in conversational German. Familiar with French.