Objective
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a graphic designer where my creative talents can be of great value, and I can learn and grow as an artist.

Education
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
B.A. in Studio Art, concentration in Graphic Design. 3.58 G.P.A.

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver, Pagemaker, Mac and PC platforms, typography, color theory, page layout, photo editing/manipulation, illustration, art production, flexography, four-color process, Pantone® Matching System, sample making, and film processing.

Relevant Coursework & Activities
Digital Design - Pixel and Vector-based
Electronic Publishing
Web Design and Animation
Photography
Digital Photographic Reproduction
Member of the AIGA
Founding member of the RIC Graphic Design Club

Experience
Graphic Designer, Spring 2007 - present
First Card Company, East Providence, RI
• design logos, illustrations, and other artwork for packaging such as earring cards, bracelet cards, tags, boxes, labels, etc.
• photograph items and retouch images for company website
• design advertisements for fliers, brochures, and magazines
• catalog design

Freelance Designer, Spring 2005 – present
• various projects including logos, web images,
catalogs, brochures, postcards, websites, fliers,
animated advertisements, character designs,
illustrations, CD artwork, business cards, photo
manipulations, product packaging, etc.
• design and sell greeting cards, artwork, pinback buttons, illustration prints, etc.

Comp. Artist, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
Hasbro, Pawtucket, RI
• create packaging samples, product displays,
presentation boards, etc.
• work with brands such as GI Joe, Mr. Potato Head, My Little Pony, Nerf, etc.

Graphic Artist, Spring 2006 - Fall 2006
A&H Manufacturing Company, Johnston, RI
• create new artwork and modify existing artwork to run on presses
• create and recreate logos, packaging layouts, and other artwork

Assistant Manager/Graphic Designer
Winter 2002 - Spring 2006
Slip Disc/Salamone Music Inc., Johnston, RI
• worked with owner to manage record store
• design fliers, web ads, coupons, and signage.
• updated website