ABOUT

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art with Graphic Design Emphasis,
Minor in Communications
- Clarke College, Dubuque, IA
- Graduated May 2009

- Adobe CS3, CS4, CS5, & Cloud-Based
(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Bridge, Dreamweaver

and Flash)

- Microsoft Office (Wor, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

- Capture One

- Cannon 80Di Digital Camera

- Extensive Internet Knowledge

- Understanding of Social Media

- Versed in photography and graphic design standards and techniques

- Proficient in creating various print materials including brochures,

information sheets, flyers, magazine ads, newsletters, catalogs,

and more

- Skilled in designing electronic materials including email blasts, ads,

blogs and website mateirals.

- Experienced in designing stationery, cards, invitations, packaging,

logos, and more

- Proficient in creating animated GIFs for online use

- Skilled in many areas of photo retouching and optimization including

color correcting, object removal, and overall adjustments

- Experienced in providing feedback and training on individual product

photography and lifestyle room setting photography

- Pay close attention to details

- Multi-task effectively

- Successfully meet tight deadlines

- Manage projects efficiently

- Solve problems quickly and effectively

- Make smart, time-effective decisions

- Communicate well with others

- Motivate myself and others

- Gracefully provide and accept feedback

- Maintain positive attitude