17580 NW Springville Road #G12
Portland, OR 97229
503.544.9214
graphicdesignerd@gmail.com

Education:
Associates of Arts in Graphic Design, 2003
The Art Institute of Portland

Strengths:
typography, conceptual thinking, photography, and layout

Proficient in:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Quark

Design Experience:
Freelance Graphic Designer
I have managed my own business successfully. This involved marketing myself, working closely with clients, selling myself and my ideas, maintaining a professional image, meeting deadlines, staying within budget, drawing up contracts, keeping detailed and accurate books, and many more responsiblities.
July 2000 —

Intern
Ryan West Marketing + Design
Duties: Assisted with design of brochures, identity, signage and other print material.
March 2004 to June 2004

Production Artist
Print Solutions
Duties: layout, image treatment, color correction, press preparation,
and dealing one on one with clients
December 2000 to January 2001
(temporary position)
503.291.0235 Onsite Staffing

Work Experience:
Sales Assistant
Standard TV & Appliance
Duties: Customer service, problem resolution, tech support for office, light sales, multi-tasking, and product research & knowledge
January 2001 — February 2005
503.777.3377

Awards and Merits:
-Honor roll student throughout entire education
-Winner of The Art Institute's Merit Scholarship
-Received Honorable Mention in the Design Against Fur poster contest

Favorite Quote:
"If you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right."
-Henry Ford