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Graphic Artist


City: Waverly, IA
University: Wartburg College
Major: Graphic Design and Public Relations

I have posted my resume below! I hope you find it impressive; I know I have enjoyed every experience that I have chosen to put on my resume. I want to tell you more about myself and what I do. I am excited to learn more about you as well. Please contact me if you think I have an opportunity at your company/business!

Education
Wartburg College • Waverly, IA • Graduation: May 2012
Majors: Communication Design (Graphic Design) • Communication Arts (Public Relations) • Minor: Art

Activities and Honors

Account Executive , Tower Agency’s Development Branch (student PR firm) • 2011 – present
Led weekly team meetings and designed all the collateral pieces needed such as posters, programs an t-shirts
Planned two successful fundraisers selling t-shirts and foam swords for the Wartburg student section
Planned Mr. Wartburg event, a male pageant which raised $750 for a charity
Student Assistant ,Wartburg Admissions • 2008 – present
Served as an Ambassador giving campus tours to prospective students and their families
Recruited students while sharing my passion for Wartburg College while working Iowa Private College Week
Executive Team , Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) • 2009 – present
Executive Team for our Public Relations Student Society of America chapter
Brainstorming/Contacting potential guest speakers in the PR field to speak to our chapter
Planned Chocopalooza fundraiser

Supplemental Instructor, Literature of the Old and New Testament • Fall 2010
Attended weekly meetings to converse about his lessons and how I can enhance student learning
Prepared material for weekly Sunday night study sessions that I held for two of his classes

Orientation Staff , Wartburg College • Fall 2010
Led 21 new Wartburg students for a week before class, while helping them adjust to campus life
Used my leadership skills with confidence while guiding my group from task to task in a timely manner

280 hours of marketing experience with Faith Alive and Iowa Campus Compact • 2009 – 2011
Worked with two different clients while at Wartburg to create a stronger identity for their organizations
Designed Faith Alive’s logo and promotional pieces
Created a weekly social media calendar, bookmark, brochure and prospectus for IACC

Marketing Department Intern , Wartburg College • present
Completed posters, programs and postcards for different organizations and events on campus
Met deadlines and was able to use my creative skills to solve problems for others

Marketing Department Intern , Waverly Health Center • present
Produced posters, table tents and web banners for different weekly and monthly health observances

Intern , Mudd Advertising • Summer 2011
Designed a 30th anniversary coffee table book using InDesign
Self motivated to finish the project in a timely manner, as I was the only one working on it

Design Experience

Freelance Designer • 2012
Created save the date magnets and wedding invitations
Worked with client to meet wishes and also with the printing company to meet specifications
Designed Wartburg student’s Senior Piano Recital invitations
Created posters, menu, flier and punch cards for the Carey Elementary School Carnival
Flexible while meeting with my client in creating an identity for the Rockin’ Rodeo Carnival
Worked as a designer at Create your own TOM’S event

Leadership Experience
Academic Honors • 2008 – 2012
Dean’s List • Lambda Pi Eta , Communication Arts Honor Society
Student Athlete, Wartburg Women’s Basketball • 2008 – 2012
4 year Varsity Athlete
Teammate of the year award 2011- 2012 season, chosen by teammates
Team Captain 2011- 2012 season, chosen by teammates and coaches
Most improved player 2010 season, chosen by teammates and coaches
Practiced being a dedicated teammate, mentally tough, responsible and hard-working
Learned to work as a unit with my teammates
Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) • 2008 – 2012
Executive Team, Met monthly to discuss Student Athlete’s questions and concerns, One of two Women’s basketball players selected to represent our team

Tour Guide, Iowa Private College Week • 2009 – 2012
Promoted Wartburg College while giving several tours to prospective students and their families
Utilized my energetic personality while I shared my personal experiences from Wartburg

Service Trip to Denver, CO • 2009
Helped homeless and worked at a soup kitchen as well as painted a house for a needy family

Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point • Prezi • Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Digital Photography • Print Preparation • Video Production (basic)

Studied Abroad
Italy • May 2010
Studied in Italy with my drawing and painting class for the month of May
Learned a lot about myself and my leadership capabilities while being immersed into a new culture
Navigated through new cities while working with my classmates to make the best choices for the group
References

Julie Drewes
Internship Supervisor
Visual Media Manager
Wartburg College Marketing Department
319.352.8714

David Herwaldt
Ass. Professor of Art
Wartburg College Art Department
319.352.8351

Katie Kinseth
Internship Supervisor
Brand Strategist
Mudd Advertising
319.277.9585

Bob Amsberry
Head Coach
Wartburg Women’s Basketball
319.830.3503

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