Graphic Designer, Illustrator

Yah-Lahne Thompson

Fort Washington, MD

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I'm a very diligent student with a naturally high work ethic. Graphic Design and Illustration are my passions in life.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Graphic Design
  
  Towson University
  
  2009 - 2013
  
  - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design December 2013, Towson University, Towson, MD - Dean’s List December 2011 - present - Related Coursework: Illustration Concepts for Designers, Design for the World Wide Web, Typography, Digital Concepts, Animation
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  Maryland Signs and Graphics
  
  Towson, MD
  
  Sep 2013 - Feb 2014 (5 months)
  
  - Operated with a team to brand small local businesses
  - Finished signs from initial design to final production
  - Performed installations in numerous businesses
  - Regulated client briefing on certain projects
- Graphic Designer
  
  Anime Expo
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 (1 month)
  
  - Created posters for foreign holographic music events in the Baltimore area
- Graphic Artist
  
  Maryland Child Services
  
  May 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)
  
  - Designed large educational display boards by hand for the Maryland Child Services in Silver Spring, Maryland.
  - Participated in designing and creating a mural with dozens of children for Maryland Child Services
  - Organized lessons and curriculum of toddlers and children ages 7-10 throughout the summer at
  Maryland Child Services
- Volunteer
  
  Maryland Child Services
  
  May 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)
  
  - Displayed patience and understanding of children with disabilities while chaperoning trips to local libraries, museums, and water-parks
- Graphic Designer
  
  Walker Mill Middle School
  
  May 2009 - 2009 (1 month)
  
  - Constructed poster and book designs for a fictional story belonging to an 8th grade class at Walker Mill Middle School in Capitol Heights Maryland.
- Intern
  
  Rosaryville Elementary School
  
  Oct 2006 - May 2007 (7 months)
  
  - Managed work files and planned class lessons as a Rosaryville Elementary School intern working under a
  5th Grade teacher
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