EDUCATION:
American Intercontinental University – BA in Visual Communication 2010
Art Institute of Atlanta – Associate in Arts in Graphic Design 2005
EXPERIENCE:
The Creative Group – Atlanta, GA – 2010 – Present
Graphic Designer
Utilize my flexibility and talents to go from company to company lending aid to design needs.
Peach New Media – Atlanta, GA 2010 – 2010
Graphic Design Intern
Created logos for Association Conferences and print collateral for trade shows. Using WordPress, Dreamweaver and Flash created web pages and layouts for e-mail blast
Southern Patio – Atlanta, GA 2005 – 2008
Senior Designer:
Designed and innovated outdoor garden products through illustrations and Photoshop manipulation that were carried by retailers nation wide. Created brand identities for new product lines. Produced full color packaging, labels and hang tags for products maintaining Brand Standards.
Monitored package design internationally to maintain Brand Standards.
Photographed products for packaging and catlog use. Developed advertisements for a myriad of publications.
Laid out product and displays for sales meetings and line reviews. Developed booth layouts and promotional items for trade shows.
Created audio/visual presentations for company meetings and functions.
Gathered extensive knowledge on products to help in customer service
FREELANCE: 2005 – PRESENT
Bethesda Elementary – Lawrenceville, GA Southern Patio – Atlanta, GA
TriLink Global – Atlanta, GA Dennis McCormmick – Lawrenceville, GA
SKILLS/ ASSOCIATION:
Computer: Dually proficient in Mac and PC platforms.
Advanced knowledge in Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, FTP, and Quick Time Pro
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 2004
Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash and WordPress
AIGA Member
OTHER EXPERIENCES:
TJ Maxx – Snellville
Coordinator 2009 – 2010
• Cashier • Off loaded shipments and assisted in stocking the store
• Aided in customer service • Merchandising
Hobby Lobby – Snellville, GA
Arts and Hobbies Lead – 2008 – 2009 Assistant Manager – 2004 – 2006
• Managed employees and enforced company policy • Custom framing specialist
• Merchandise Control • Off loaded shipments and assisted in stocking the store
• Aided in customer service
