I'm not looking for new work right now, but what the heck...
I'll let you see.
...Seriously, I'm not looking for new work.
Objective
To use my talents as an illustrator and designer to create web and print communications.
Software knowledge:
PC and Mac platforms, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, ImageReady, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Painter, QuarkXPress, Acrobat
Experience
Cybergraphix
2-2007 - present: Graphic Designer
I do fun stuff!
DST, Inc.
4-2006 – 2-2007: Graphic Designer
Creating and maintaining websites, logo design and print publications while working within clients’ tight deadlines
Downtown Akron Partnership
5-2006 – 12-2006: Freelance Graphic Designer
1-2006 – 5-2006: Graphic Design Intern
Created design and layout for Downtown Akron Partnership and First Night Akron’s website, marketing and advertising materials and internal and external publications for the organization and logo and promotional materials for First Night Akron
Freelance Design
2000 - present
Freelance clients include Akron Zoo, E.J. Thomas Hall, IGN.com, University of Akron Women’s Studies Program, Queen B Productions, Women’s Network, Mark Soppeland, Project Rise Akron, Two Rodents Printing Group, University of Akron Buchtelite, University of Akron Department of Philosophy, Shanda Fantasy Arts, Hilton Head Prep School, Luchacabra.com, Walnut Drive Gardens, ZeldaUniverse.net
Rick Yant Photography
6-2005 – 8-2006: Photoshop Guru / Photo Retoucher/Webmaster
Digitally retouched photographs, created custom background settings for clients and created company website
University of Akron: School of Communication
1-2004 – 5-2006: Taught InDesign fundamentals to students in the Communications program
9-2004: Taught a two-day InDesign seminar for faculty
Kaman's Art Shoppes at Geauga Lake Amusement Park
1998-2000: Caricature Artist
2000-2002: Department Supervisor
Drew humorous caricatures of park guests, handled customer complaints, supervised and scheduled 15 employees, maintained books on sales and ordered supplies as needed
Education
University of Akron: School of Art, Akron, OH:
5-2006, B.F.A. Drawing and Painting with a concentration in Illustration and Design
Additional two years devoted to Graphic Design coursework
Minors in Illustration and Japanese
Scholarships and Awards
Woman to Watch Award, Women’s History Project of Akron, 3-2006
Materials Grant, Myers School of Art, 10-2005
Folk Award, Myers School of Art, 5-2005
Dean's List, 2002 - 2006
Portrait Society Scholarship, 2003
Entrance Scholarship from Myers School of Art, 1999
Exhibitions
Unleash the Geek!, Myers School of Art, solo senior B.F.A. exhibition, 4-2006
2006 Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, group exhibition, 3-2006
Advanced Life Drawing Exhibition, Myers School of Art, group exhibition, 11-2005
Scholarship Exhibition, Myers School of Art, group exhibition, 5-2005
2005 Juried Student Exhibition, Myers School of Art, group exhibition, 3-2005
NASAD Exhibition, Myers School of Art, group exhibition, 3-2005
CSU Annual Exhibition, Cleveland State University, group exhibition, 1-2005
One Night Stand, The Church Gallery, group exhibition, 12-2004
Pugs N Gators!, Myers School of Art, solo exhibition, 11-2004
Student Art League Drawing Exhibition, Myers School of Art, 10-2004 |
