Resume

Digital Media Arts Teacher's Aide, John Brown University (January 2005-Present)
Further developed Interactive Design skills through editing projects for better operation and display on the department website, created gallery previews using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Final Cut Pro, and DVD Studio Pro and maintained student gallery portion of department website.

Freelance Web Designer, Connect-A-Tech, Inc. (September 2004-Present)
Designed and created websites for Denver, Colorado, based businesses beginning with desired content and ending in a complete, uploaded website.

Editor, Nesher (August 2006-Present)
Created a theme conceptualizing the design for the cover and templates for the 2006-07 yearbook as well as lead the staff, organized events, attended yearbook design workshops, and edited staff-submitted spreads.

Graphics and Web Intern, Minerva Sportswear, Inc. (May 2006-June 2006)
Designed, restructured, and created a new company website as well as edited screen printing designs for production, developed branding for product lines through logo identities and brochures, and edited websites of their sister companies.

Assistant Editor, Nesher (August 2005-May 2006)
Created a theme conceputalizing the design for the cover and templates for the 2005-06 yearbook as well as designed and implemented advertising, designed staff shirts, and edited staff-submitted spreads.

Layout Editor, Nesher (August 2004-May 2005)
Designed and implemented advertising, designed staff shirts, and edited staff-submitted spreads.

Webmaster, Liberty Bible Church (Spring 2002-Spring 2005)
Designed and restructured website as well as maintained it through extensive monthly updates.

I am a strong and motivated worker whether it be on a team or independently. Throughout my experiences I have consistently met deadlines, possesed excellent organizational skills, remained exible, and proven ability to handle responsibility. My past job experiences have also provided me with customer service skills both over the phone and face-to-face.

I am proficient with both Mac and PC platforms and have had extensive software experience including Microsoft Visual Studio; Quark; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Director, Flash, and Freehand; and Apple Motion, Final Cut Pro, and DVD Studio Pro. I am also well versed in xHTML and CSS languages and have had experience with JavaScript.

Bachelor of Science, John Brown University (May 2007)
Major: Graphic Design and Digital Media Arts. GPA: 3.73
Awards: State Farm Scholarship (2003-07), Provost Scholarship (2003-07), Leadership Scholarship (2003-07), President's List (2003-04), "Way to Gogh" Award (2005), The National Dean's List (2005).
Organizations: Honors Program, iLead@Life, Impact, KidZone, Nesher, RHA, COAST (AIGA Student Group).

Illinois Central College
Major: Graphic Arts. GPA: 4.0
Awards: President's Honor List (2002-03)
Organizations: Honors Program