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EDUCATION
2004–2010
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California State University, Chico USA
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design
Emphasis in Graphic Design
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Photographic Studies
Certificate in Electronic Printing and Publishing
2008
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Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus | Geelong, VIC, AUS
Marketing courses & Internship
HONORS
Dean’s List 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, 2009
Cumulative GPA: 3.68
EXPERIENCE
2010–Present
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Mid-Weight Designer Cotton On Group | North Geelong, VIC, AUS
Work with the marketing team to develop campaigns for multiple brands; Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes & Typo. Balance multiple jobs and carry them from concept stage through to finished art, both in store and in-house. Involved high end photoshopping.
2009–2010
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Junior Designer Associated Students Design & Marketing | Chico, CA, USA
Worked in a successful student run multi–million dollar corporation. Followed
through from concept to finished product on design jobs while directing intern
workflow to stay on deadline. Assisted in training interns as well as building
relationships with prospective clients. Office DJ.
2007–2009
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Junior Designer Associated Students Bookstore Graphics | Chico, CA, USA
Created indoor/outdoor signage for the AS Bookstore while enforcing the
corporation’s brand throughout. Helped design window displays to advertise
promotions and drive traffic into the store. Designed campaigns for in-store
promotions that increased sale of products.
2008
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Intern Pace Advertising, Marketing & PR | Geelong, VIC, AUS
Responsible for newsletter finish work, and prepping files for press. Assisted the
design team with laying out specific pages of a 100+ page catalog. Created logo
mock ups, and experimented with color treatments. Acted as encyclopedia for
everything American.
FREELANCE
2010
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Cotton On Group | North Geelong, VIC, AUS
Worked with the marketing graphics team to complete high end photoshopping
on photographs used in marketing materials for all 7 of their global brands.
Developed concepts and completed all steps of global campaigns from beginning
to finished art.
2010
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Mustard Creative Media | Richmond, VIC, AUS
Assisted with creating concepts on seasonal campaigns for an outdoor adventure retailer.
2007–2010
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Web Master, Graphic Designer, Photographer
Brooks Construction | La Grange, CA, USA
Completed design tasks from concept to finished product. Worked with printers
to deliver quality printed jobs to the client. Designed website, and continue with
any changes or upkeep. Photograph houses and other structures for website.
COMPETITION
2009–2010
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Lead Designer American Advertising Federation (AAF)
National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) | CSU, Chico
Delegated direction to the creative team in order to keep tight deadlines.
Supervised marketing department deadlines to make sure the flow of content
to the designers ran smoothly. Collaborated with design team to come to
creative conclusions for full advertising campaign.
SKILLS
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PC/Mac — Fluent
Fluent
Photoshop
Illustrator
Intermediate
InDesign
XHTML
CSS
PHP
MS Office
Comfortable
Dreamweaver
Lightroom
FireWorks
AFFILIATION
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AIGA CSU, Chico
Student Group 2009–2010
Designers in Progress (DIP) 2009–2010
Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
Student Member 2010
AWARDS
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Best Poster
CSU, Chico Student Show 2010
Best Print Publication
CSU, Chico Student Show 2010