Education

10/04-3/06
BFA, Visual Communications
American InterContinental University Los Angeles
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

6/02-8/04
Major, Graphic Design
Santa Monica College

Work History

10/07-present, The Graphic Element
Print & Web Designer
Design and author XHTML & CSS for new websites. Revise and maintain existing websites. Design and maintain new & existing print projects, including stationery packages, brochures/flyers, and product packaging.

4/08, Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Freelance Designer
Designed a logo and informational brochure for the Church's pipe organ project.

5/06-10/07, TAG Media
Design Assistant
Assisted lead designers with print and web design, as well as motion graphics projects.

2/07-9/07, Master Chorale of Ventura County
Freelance Designer
Designed official website for the Master Chorale of Ventura County. Created graphics and authored XHTML & CSS.

3/05, Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Freelance Designer
Created a fresh monthly newsletter template. Authored April's Easter newsletter using the new template and created graphics that were included in the newsletter.

1/05, Overeaters Anonymous
Freelance Designer
Designed brochure for Overeaters Anonymous' 45th Birthday Celebration Weekend.

6/02-9/04, Santa Monica College Office of Public Programs
Office Aide/Student Help
Assisted with design, preparation, and mailing of event newsletters and invitations, as well as file management.

Skills

Training in print and web design. Experience with the following software:

• Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress
• Dreamweaver, Flash
• After Effects, DVD Studio Pro
• Microsoft Word