SUMMARY

Award-winning designer and DSVC member experienced in print, illustration and web design. Has worked closely with clients to create concepts and designs for both promotional and individual purposes. Accustomed to working in deadline-driven situations with exceptional skills in design and customer service.

EDUCATION

Kansas State University Manhattan, KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduated May 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mac OS X (10.4, 10.5 and 10.6), Windows XP
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adobe CS through CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Flash, Lightroom, Dreamweaver
Other: Cinema 4D (versions 8 & 10), HTML, CSS, illustration in all classic media

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Fossil, Inc (Web Designer) Richardson, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Aug 2010 – Present
Shout Marketing (Designer) Wichita, KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 2009 – Jul 2010
Crossover Graphics (Art Director, Designer) Olathe, KS . . . . . . . . . .  Aug 2009 – Nov 2009
Gear for Sports, Inc. (Graphic Artist Intern) Lenexa, KS . . . . . . . . . . . May 2009 – Jul 2009
STATEments Magazine (Illustrator) Manhattan, KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 2007 – May 2009
Kansas State University (Designer) Manhattan, KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Aug 2007 – Jan 2009
Freelance designer & illustrator Kansas & Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 – Present

RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Portfolio & interview featured in Flaunt by UnderConsideration, LLC (2010)
• Featured project on Neenah Paper’s Facebook fan page (2010)
• AIGA volunteer (Make/Think Design Conference 2009, Gain Business & Design Conference 2008)
• Kansas State University IT Meritorious Achievement Award (2009)
• Featured in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL for Blue Moon Brewing Co. (2008)
• mtvU guest VJ for MTV and HP’s Engine Room creative competition (2008)
• Winner of the Pat & Jim Hagan Art Scholarship (2008)