Experience Summary
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer, Boston, MA and Nashville, TN
March 2010 - Present
•Works on projects for clients such as the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Genesis Mapworks, Westwood Public Library, A&M Bulldog Batallion, Apella Music, and Lifeway
Designer and Supervisor at Rock Paper Scissors
March 2013-Present
•Designs and crafts invitations for in-house clients
•Responsible for opening and closing store, registers, and books
•Assists in merchandising and designing displays
•Provides excellent customer service for clients
Graphic Design Intern at Sametz Blackstone Associates, Boston, MA
September 2011 to November 2011
•Assisted in designs for Brandeis University, MIT, Accenture, and Puritan Press
•Responsible for fact checking and concept building for many critical projects
Key Holder at Femme de Carriere, Boston, MA
June 2008 to December 2009
•Trained associates utilizing sound communication and demonstrational skills
•Responsible for records, opening and closing store, registers, and books
•Provided excellent customer service for high-end shoppers
•Achieved personal sales goals and goals of the store
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BFA in Graphic Design, 2012 (Magna Cum Laude)
Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
•Wide knowledge of layout principals and design concepts
•Excellent drawing, sketching, and concept skills
•Strong creative, design, and visualization skills
•Works well both independently and within group dynamics
SOFTWARE
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, basic Flash, and Powerpoint
SOFTWARE LANGUAGES
HTML/CSS, JQuery, and basic PHP
AWARDS & HONORS
The Dean’s High Honor List (2008-2012)
Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society (2008-2012)
Robert Linsky Graphic Design Portfolio Award
Teaching Style
Hands-on projects that are geared towards each individual student's interests
My Hobbies
Singings, crafting, drawing, playing with my dogs