positions held

CreativeInk Salem, Massachusetts
Graphic Designer: July 2006 - October 2008
Prepare files for press
Maintain projects within schedule
Design printed material including collateral, invitation packages, calendars and posters
Design direct mail pieces within USPS regulations
Manage and instruct Assistant Designer
Establish and maintain file archive

Studio Two Lenox, Massachusetts
Graphic Designer: June 2001 - October 2005
Provided design for clients while maintaining corporate identity
Participated in studio/client meetings
Contacted printers for print estimates
Produced and submitted print ready PDF ads for clients
Maintained client ad schedules

Freelance Designer
2002-Present
Various clients within a broad range of markets

education

Franklin Pierce Rindge, New Hampshire
2005: Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Graphic Communications Major
Advertising & Fine Arts Double Minor

awards and honors

AIGA Boston, Best from the Best 2006
Graphic Communications All-American
Graphic Communications Faculty Citation

skills

Concept development
Time management
Strong organizational & communication ability
Creative and critical thinking
Problem solving

software

Adobe InDesign CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS3
QuarkXPress
Microsoft Office Applications
Macintosh & Windows Platform