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As a graphic designer with a passion for both contemporary art and stylistic movements, I have always envisioned myself in a position where I can bring this love and knowledge to my daily design practice. My goal is to acquire a design position involving either print and/or the web in a dynamic and innovative company. I offer the following skills to your company: seven years of graphic design experience, knowledge of art, typography, book arts, and cultural studies, and a passionate commitment to graphic design as both a means of visual communication and as an art form. Because of this experience, I can make a direct and immediate contribution to your company. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
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University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts Degree, June 2002
•Art Studio (Digital Design emphasis)
•Global and International Studies (Cultural/Ideological emphasis)
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Graphic Artist |
Malibu Dream Girl, Los Angeles CA
September 2005 - Present
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Developed brand identities, catalogues, and advertising campaigns for MM$ juniors, kids, and missy swimwear lines.
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Created embroideries, screen prints and textile designs for Limited Too, Kohlís, Mervyns, JC Penney, & Candies.
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Planned advertising campaigns for national publications such as Seventeen Magazine, Ocean Drive, and Swim Journal.
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Assisted on photo shoots, edited photography, and retouched final photos.
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Supervised the art direction of two websites (malibuswim.com & gossipgirlswim.com).
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Researched and reported on dominant seasonal trends in fashion and culture through observation and shopping trips.
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Graphic Designer
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SpeedoUSA, a divsion of Warnaco Swimwear, Los Angeles CA
May 2003 - September 2005
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Designed and developed visual collateral for the
2004 Olympic Games, Authentic Fitness retail stores, and tradeshows.
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Seasonally redesigned the SpeedoUSA retail website. |
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Developed catalogues, hangtags, coupons, advertisments, and other printed material from concept to completion. |
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Worked with fashion merchandisers to design and develop fabric, findings, hardware, embroidery, and logos. |
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Design Consultant
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Image Net, Carpinteria CA
December 2000 - May 2003
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Designed websites, publications, and print projects for a diverse clientele. |
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Responsible for generating a variety of design mockups for each project. |
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Redesigned and updated the company website. |
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Publicity Coordinator
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UCSB Art Studio Department, Santa Barbara CA
January 2001 - June 2002
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Created publicity flyers and posters for distinguished guest speakers. |
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Worked with the University Art Museum to develop the announcement for the 2002 Undergraduate Exhibition. |
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Art Teacher
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through ArtsBridge Program
Goleta School District, Goleta CA
September 2000 - June 2002
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Created and executed weekly lesson plans emphasizing the materials, history, technique and social relevance of art making. |
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Broadened student's perception of art by including non-traditional media and the incorporation of contemporary art ideas. |
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Organized and directed elementary students in the creation of a large outdoor mural at their school. |
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Intern
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Institute for Unpopular Culture, San Francisco CA
Summer 2000
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Generated a publicity campaign (including posters, advertisements for the Guardian, and a Flash website) for a film fundraising event. |
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Worked with a team to create and print an event design package including program, placemats, location map, and banners. |
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Layout Editor
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Campus Point Magazine, UCSB (circulation 5000), Santa Barbara CA
September 1998 - June 2000
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Responsible for layout of bi-monthly magazine under deadline. |
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Expanded template and overall design of magazine. |
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Supervised and delegated work to production staff. |
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Created logos and advertisements. |
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Silkscreen
Assistant
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Printlab Design Bureau, Santa Barbara CA
Summer 1999
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Completed design projects for silk-screened merchandise. |
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Developed thorough knowledge of silk screen process including computer design, pre-press and printing. |
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2004 KCSB 91.9 FM, Santa Barbara
Design Contest Winner
2002 Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Student Competition Finalist, One Sheet Category
2002 UCSB Art Studio Outstanding Departmental Service Award
2002 Dole Memorial Award Recipient
2001 - 2002 ArtsBridge Scholar, Gail Berkus Award Scholarship
2001 UCSB Art Studio Departmental Honors Program
September 1999 - June 2001 UCSB Art Studio Student Gallery 1434 Director
2001 DJ on UCSB campus radio, KJUC |
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[SOFTWARE]
Mac & PC platforms
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
FreeHand
Flash
Director
Dreamweaver
HTML
QuarkXpress
NedGraphics
Acrobat
Microsoft Office
[HARDWARE]
Scanning
Digital Photography
Wacom Tablet
Large Format Printing
[SKILLS]
Graphic Design
Web Design
Illustration
Textile Design
CAD Artist
Retouching
Retail Design
Book Arts & Catalogue Design
Production/Prepress
Trend Research
Arts Education
Art Direction
Typography
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[References available upon request.]
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