Resume of Graphic Designer

Title
Graphic Designer

Primary Skills
Entry level graphics/web designer

Location
US-TX-Dallas

Posted
Mar-25-08

EDUCATION

B.A. Studio Art, Concentration: Graphic Design, May, 2008
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Cumulative GPA: 3.02/4.0
Related Coursework: Creative Design, Graphic Design I, II, and III, Web Design, Web Design and Programming

RELATED EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Grace Point Church, Dallas, TX, 07/07- present
*Implemented the Grace Point logo into double-sided business cards.
*Designed signage for the church's meeting space, including room labels, restroom signs, and directional signage.
*Created a mailer to advertise the launch of a new sermon series to 1500 addressees.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, My Personal Assistant, Wheaton, IL, 01/08-05/08
*Created a text-based logo for the company, adhering to strict client guidelines.
*Designed a 4-color magazine advertisement, successfully introducing the new company and fulfilling the client's promotional goals; reaching an audience of 50,00 subscribers.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Cedar Springs Church, Knoxville, TN, 12/07-01/08
*Developed a coherent system of pages for curriculum, handouts, and class notes.
*Designed a cover for curriculum, incorporating the Cedar Springs logo in a fresh, innovative way to create a unique concept consistent with the current graphic identity.
*Worked within budgeting constrictions to minimize production costs.
DESIGN INTERN, First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, IL, 10/07- 03/08
*Participated in board meetings concerning the goals of the church and determined how these goals should effect the development of a corporate identity system.
*Conducted three surveys of church members to determine their desires for the project, and to receive feedback at various points throughout the designing process.
*Provided three design comprehensives to the board, and gave a formal presentation of the finished design.
*Designed church logo, advised the board concerning its implementation into letterhead and business cards.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

SERVER, Outback Steakhouse, Wheaton, IL, 08/06-present
*Served customers efficiently in a fast paced environment, exhibiting an ability to multitask.
*Managed customer comments and complaints, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with and satisfy all kinds of customers.
CHILDCARE PROVIDER, Wheaton, IL, 09/07- present
*Exercised complete responsibility for 4 children (10mos.-7yrs.) and two 8 month-old twins for up to 5 hours at a time, carefully adhering to parent instruction.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Anheuser Busch, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, 05/05-08/05
*Reorganized merchandise displays, resulting in increased customer traffic, and multiplied sales.
*Trained new incoming sales representatives.
*Maintained an updated and accurate list of in-stock merchandise.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Yos Strengholt, Wheaton, IL, 08/04-12/04
*Searched articles and studies, compiling a body of sources relevant to Dr. Strengholt's doctoral dissertation.
*Summarized sources and assembled an annotated list of references.

SPECIAL SKILLS

*Conversational in Arabic

Certifications
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