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Resumè

• Objective
  • To apply my skills in a creative and challenging environment of a company that will assist me in any advancement opportunities, while I continue to grow as a professional.
• Qualifications Profile
  • Highly creative and multitalented graphic designer with innovative print and web design; Ability to perform under pressure within budget requirements and consistently deliver projects on time; Self-reliant designer with excellent decision-making skills and the ability to foresee future trends in web and graphic design; Dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication skills; Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations.
• Technical Proficiency
  • Graphic Design: Photoshop CS3, InDesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, Adobe Acrobat, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office.
  • Web Design: HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Komodo Edit, iMovie, user requirements gathering, interface design, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Flock.
• Experience
  • Graphic Design: Design thumbnails, roughs, and final comps for print advertising; Design and optimize graphics, logos, and images for print and Web design; Communicate corporate identity through design of logos, business cards, stationery and other collateral pieces; Used a wide range of typography to appeal to specific audiences.
  • Web Design: Create, update, and maintain multiple web sites; Ensure Web site quality, performance, and reliability while meeting client demands; Ensure a consistent look and feel throughout a web site; Meet and correspond with clients to determine needs for web sites; Perform validation of completed sites including the debugging and testing of sites; Using graphic artistry in design to complement and communicate a web siteÕs intended purpose.
  • Customer Service: Provided exceptional customer service support to clients in four unique and distinct service industries to include retail, entertainment, and Web design.
• Design Experience
  • 2010
    Rainbow Celebrations Created various marketing materials using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Illustrator CS3.
    
    Friends of Pride (http://www.friendsofpride.com) Designed logo using Adobe Illustrator CS3. Designed and coded web site using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and KomodoEdit; utilized HTML and CSS.
    
    JuJo Productions Designed logo and business card using Adobe Illustrator CS3.
  • 2008
    Bar Poker by Dennis (http://www.barpokerbydennis.com) Designed logo using Adobe Illustrator CS3, designed and coded web site using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and KomodoEdit.
    
    Made 4 You Creations by Carol Thorne Designed logo and business cards using Adobe Illustrator CS3.
    
    Computer Solutions Omaha (6 month Internship; Unused design) Designed and coded web site using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and KomodoEdit.
  • 2007
    One in Christ World Missions Designed logo and stationary using Adobe Illustrator CS3.
• Employment History
  • 2010                Toys'R'Us Corporate Guest Relations - West Corporation, Omaha, NE
    2010                Technical Director - Rainbow Celebrations, Omaha, NE
    2010                Web/Graphic Designer - Rainbow Celebrations, Omaha, NE
    2009                ESPN.com Customer Service Rep. - West Corporation, Omaha, NE
    2008                Yellow Page Data Entry Clerk - InfoUSA, Omaha, NE
    2006 - 2008     Ride Operator - The Amazing Pizza Machine, Omaha, NE
    2006                Lead Game Advisor - GameStop, Omaha, NE
    2004 - 2006     Store Associate - Toys 'R' Us, Omaha, NE
• Notable Achievements
  • 2002
    Honorable Mention in Graphic Design California State Fair
• Education and Training
  • Fall 2011
    Bachelor's in Applied Science, Graphic Design - Print Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
  • 2007
    Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Communication Arts and Design Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE

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