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Résumé
Education
BFA Graphic Design, Spanish minor, Iowa State University. Cum Laude.
ISU Study Abroad Program - Rome, Italy / 08.2008—12.2008
Primo Angeli Packaging Workshop - Rome, Italy / 10.2008
Certified Tutor Level One
Work
—J2 (squared) Painting & Design / 2003—present
Design consultant and painter / Plans and provides design conception with clients,
interacts with contractors, painting and other company jobs. Produced finished artwork
for business card, brochure and web site development.
—Agriculture Study Abroad Office / 08.2007—present
Graphic designer / Designs art and copy layouts for print material such as newsletter
designs, expand display boards, posters, and event invitations. Developed office logo
and ensures consistency of design through selected style of type and layout.
—LEAN Consulting LLC / 06.2009—present
Freelance Graphic Designer / Prepares materials for start-up company created to
serve the needs for local Hispanic-owned businesses.
—Meyocks Group Inc. / Summer Internship 2008
Designed on major grocery brand and private label packaging. Produced print-ready
files and proposed identity system for grocery bakery. Top quality craft and execution
of mock-ups for in-store product analysis. Participated in photo-shoots and editing
sessions for commercial campaign.
Iowa State Daily Newspaper / 08.2007—05.2008
Determined size and arrangement of illustration, image and typography to create
visual interest through hierarchy.
Experience
—Spanish Tutor - Iowa State University / 09.2006—05.2008
Assisted students in studying/learning Spanish.
—Spanish Interpreter - Bolivia / 08.2006
Volunteered with medical team translating for clinic.
—English Tutor / Spring 2006
Worked with 3rd grade Hispanic student at Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert, IA.
—Eleven-day Himalayan Trek - Leh, India / 06.2004
Pushed both mentally and physically through harsh terrain.
Abilities
—Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, and Acrobat)
—Principles of design, typography, packaging and grid structures
—Basic knowledge of print methods and press
—Competent in Microsoft Office Suite programs, Word, Powerpoint
—Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver, html, CSS for web design
—Drawing, photography, ceramics, painting & binding skills
—Fluent in both written and verbal Spanish
Awards
—Therese N. Warburton Art & Design Scholarship / 2008
—College of Design Rome and International Study Scholarship / 2008
—ICPF National Logo Design Competition, Top Honor / 2008
—Brunier Art Museum Art On Campus, writing contest winner / 2006
—GDSA [Graphic Design Student Association] / 2006-2008
—Dean's List all semesters
Exhibitions
—Rome Show 08-09 - Rome, Italy / 2008—Ames, Iowa / 2009
—Art and Design Annual / Fall 2008
—ADAI Student Design Exhibition / Spring 2008