POSITION REQUESTED
To become an essential member of an awesome team as a Graphic Designer with Print/Web Experience

EXPERIENCE
Online Designer • Paul Fredrick, Fleetwood, PA  April 2007 – December 2009
• Successfully handled design and implementation of email and homepage campaigns.
• Took the lead role in company website redesign project, creating mockups and coordinating closely with marketing and merchandising departments in tandem with implementing new branding terms.
• Aided creative department with quarterly product web launch, web graphic designs, including banners and landing pages, and last minute print projects.
• Prepared numerous professional package designs and business promotions.

Freelance Designer • 2004 - present
• Responsible for the creation and development of website, advertising collateral, photography, and many postcard and newspaper ad designs. www.pizzacomopcpub.com
• Developed, designed, and maintain websites for Tall Pines Lodge, In Focus Coaching, and Treasured Bouquet Weddings.
• Redesigned and developed new logo/identity for Dr. Coby Orthodonitics and implemented into all promotional collateral.

Internship • 401 Creative, Ltd. Allentown, PA   July 2006 – August 2006
• Completed tasks such as vectoring images, masking photographs, and cataloging designs for future use.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize new technology within a deadline.
• Aided in short movie production via Final Cut Studio.

EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design, May 2006
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania – GPA: 3.78, summa cum laude
• NASAD Accredited (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 
• Passionate and inventive in design for both print and web environments, with a love for typography.
• Familiar with print preparation and production.
• Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player.
• Highly skilled in client and vendor relations; accustomed to performing in deadline-driven atmospheres.
• Detail oriented graphic designer with extensive experience in small business branding.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills; able to manage several time sensitive projects simultaneously.

TECHNICAL PROFIENCIENCY
•  Platforms: Mac OS 9/10, Windows XP/Me/2000
•  Software Expertise:
          Adobe Photoshop        QuarkXPress          Dreamweaver
          Adobe Illustrator        Fireworks               Freehand
          Adobe InDesign          Flash                        Microsoft Office Suite
•  Photography: Black/White/Color digital knowledge

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Member of Dean’s Honor List, seven terms (3.75 GPA)
Provost Scholar, 2005
Recipient of The Robert Alico Jr. Memorial Scholarship, 2006
1st place – Best Wedding Invitation Design - CardsandPockets.com, 2009
Graphic Design Student Association
Initiated, organized, and successfully led student organization on campus as Vice President and President.
Produced 1st and 2nd issue of a 10 page magazine; including organizing articles, proofreading, and layout.

SPECIAL TRAINING
2007 – Etail 2007- Washington DC
2008 – The Conference for Adobe® Photoshop® Users – Allentown,PA
2008 – Internet Retailer - Chicago, IL
2009 – CSS Tutorial - Philadelphia, PA