Freelance Graphic + Web Designer: 05/2009 - present
- website design and development
- identity design for various businesses, including an international non-profit organization
- original illustrations for a new business in the food and beverage industry
- project and account management
UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS
San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
Volunteer – Information Technology Education: 02/2008 – 05/2009
- worked with board of directors of a new Community Technology Center
to develop strategies for income generation and sustainability
- successfully petitioned government counterparts for 24-hour electricity and
internet for the Center, as well as new computers for the high school
- prepared IT educators to teach advanced programs such as Photoshop and Excel
- trained elementary teachers in basic computer skills
- taught adult literacy and English
ALTYRIS ADVERTISING
High Point, NC
Art Director: 09/2007 – 02/2008
- art directed an extensive print and outdoor campaign for Altyris’ largest client
- created a successful new print campaign for a communications company
- managed designers and design interns
- played an active role in client acquisition
Senior Designer: 03/2006 – 09/2007
- worked with creative director to develop successful print and outdoor campaigns
for Altyris’ most important clients
- participated in client meetings and creative pitches
- interacted directly with clients, managing projects for several accounts
Designer: 09/2004 – 03/2006
- developed branding packages, including logo, stationery, website, and print collateral,
for clients in a variety of industries
- created comprehensive graphics for large-scale Chamber of Commerce events such as
tradeshows, annual dinners, and fundraisers
- collaborated with creative team on campaigns and client proposals
Junior Designer: 09/2003 – 09/2004
- designed logos for new clients
- maintained the intranet of a multi-brand corporation in the apparel industry
- built websites using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and HTML
KINESIS ADVERTISING
High Point, NC
Design Intern: 06/2003 – 09/2003
- participated in internal creative meetings and brainstorming sessions
- worked on print ads and collateral materials under the direction of senior designers
- gained familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark Express
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Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 9/1998 – 5/2003
BFA Graphic Design, Marketing Minor
Cum Laude
Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta, GA
9/1997 – 5/1998
Biology Major
GPA 4.0
Fluent in Spanish
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
Microsoft Office Suite
QuarkXPress
CSS
HTML / XHTML
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