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Objective
To increase my knowledge and opportunity in the field of graphic design and website development
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (current student); Savannah College of Art and Design
(3.70 current GPA)
Bachelor of Arts in Art (with an emphasis in Graphic Design and Music Minor (percussion, piano, vocal))
Morehead State University • Magna Cum Laude (3.879) • May 2005
Valedictorian Graduate (Honors Diploma); Caldwell County High School • May 2001
Career History
Auburn University • College of Education • Learning Resources Center
Auburn, AL
Specialist, Art Design (February 2006 - current)
Auburn University • Veterinary Medicine • Biomedical Communications
Auburn, AL
Freelance Art Designer (February 2008 - March 2009)
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Morehead, KY
Webmaster/Secretary (August 2005 - January 2006)
Morehead State University • Office of University Marketing
Morehead, KY
Staff Assistant (Graphic Designer)/Graduate Assistant (June 2005 - December 2005)
Morehead State University • Department of Communication and Theatre
Morehead, KY
Computer Graphics Lab Assistant (June 2004-May 2005)
Morehead State University • Document Services
Morehead, KY
Work Study (May 2003 - May 2004)
Exhibitions
“Exit Strategy” • Claypool-Young Art Gallery • 2005
“As Assigned” • Claypool-Young Art Gallery • 2003
Publications
“Inscape Visual Art and Literary Magazine” • juried publication
Morehead State University • 2005 • black and white plate
Honors
University & College Designers Association Professional Development Scholarship • 2008
Morehead State University Dean’s List • 2001 - 2005
Sigma Alpha Iota Scholastic Award (music member with highest GPA)
Spring 2005 • Morehead State University
J.E. Duncan Scholarship Award (Art; Junior with highest GPA)
Spring 2004 • Morehead State University
Outstanding Sophomore Art Student • Spring 2003• Morehead State University
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Profile Summary
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude who’s highly motivated and can handle work pressure
• Effective, positive team player who can also lead
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented
• Quick learner
Experience
• Creating designs and layouts in various formats (web and print)
• Have experience working with clients and knowing how to meet crucial deadlines and how to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Have knowledge of pre-press preparations
• Have experience in working with outside vendors (print and merchandising)
Further Certification
• Auburn University’s Leadership Development Process
• Community Emergency
Response Team (C-CERT)
Haley Center Team Leader
Auburn University
Tools of the Trade
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, GoLive, InDesign, ImageReady, Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver & Flash
QuarkXPress
Microsoft Office
DAZ Studio Bryce
Basic HTML
Photography
Digital and Film
Both Macintosh & Windows Systems
Organizations
American Institute of
Graphic Arts
University & College
Designers Association
Phi Kappa Phi,
National Honor Society
Phi Sigma Pi, National Honor
Co-Ed Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Iota: International Music Fraternity
American Advertising Federation
Gamma Beta Phi,
National Honor Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Girl Scouts of the USA
Community Service
Handbell Director;
Church Deacon
Union Christian Church
Counselor - Kentucky Girls State
Group Leader
Union Christian Church
Vacation Bible School
Webmaster
Phi Kappa Phi • Auburn
University Chapter #13
Substitute Associate Justice Morehead State University Student Court
Relay for Life Participant
Cleanup Crew
Adopt-A-Highway
Earth Day (cleanup of
college campus)
Sunday School Teacher
