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| PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Graphic Design Artist experienced in conception, design and layout; outstanding drawing and photography skills. Macintosh OS X computer skills include Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat; with Windows XP knowledge and application. Dependable employee with excellent time management, communication and organizational skills. Ability to efficiently meet deadlines and budget constraints. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Art Director: The Stratton Group, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD April 2003-April 2006 Design and layout for a variety of print media with a branded marketing approach. Concept development for web design. Create design ideas and materials for new products and organizations. Application of design in regional and international sectors. Project management and communication with clients. Coordinate with printers and attend press checks. Research and implement Search Engine Marketing and Optimization. Developed an archival system for projects. Graphic Designer: Bowden Productions, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD August 2000-February 2003 Designed a yearly 4-color grocery store advertisement program. Created ideas and proposals for clients. Worked on projects from conception to output. Executed digital photography shoots. Graphic Design Intern: Creative Resource Inc., Orange City, IA Spring, 2000 Developed and designed posters, logos and page layouts. Scanned photographs and images. Graphic Design Intern: Demco, Inc., Boyden, IA Spring, 1999 Designed creative layout and photomontages. Cleaned, clipped and placed scanned pictures into final documents. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA May, 2000 Major: Art with Emphasis in Graphic Design and Fine Arts Studio Netherlandic Spice Program, Amsterdam, Netherlands May, 1999 ACTIVITIES Day of Encouragement brochure and poster – Freelance Project August, 2004 Artwork Display, Firehouse Underground, Sioux Falls, SD December, 2002-January, 2003 BJ Haan Gallery, Group Exhibition Spring, 1999, 2000 Adjudicator, Northwestern and Dordt College Joint Art Show Fall, 1999 |
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