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E D U C AT I O N

K E N D A L L C O L L E G E O F A R T & D E S I G N O F F E R R I S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
Grand Rapids, Michigan. BFA in Graphic Design with Honors, May 2011.

EXPERIENCE

A U X I L I A R Y A D V E R T I S I N G & D E S I G N | Rockford, MI. May 2011 - Current.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN | Concepted and flushed out multiple advertising campaigns, helped

rebuild website user experience for multiple clients, copy writing for print ads, created brand identities; the list goes on and on. The work space is very collaborative and everybody seems to have a hand in every project that is worked on. Notable clients: Steelcase, Brunswick, Priority Health.

L A C K S I N D U S T R I E S I N C . | Kentwood, MI. Lacks Industries is an OEM automobile

parts manufacturing & supply company. 2007 - May 2011.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Created/managed Vision System which is a visual communication system that

displays car part along with information and instructions on monitor in real-time while unracking parts after chroming process. System required photographing chrome car parts, masking in Photoshop, simple layout design for quick visual reference and organizing/maintaining files and database.

A M W A Y I N T E R N A T I O N A L | Ada, MI. World Headquarters. Summer 2010.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN | Worked with Creative Brand Services team in Corporate Marketing.

Publication Designer for Amway Homes Brand Standards book for worldwide product-line launch. Helped concept new photography for book, set-up and direct photography on-set and oversee image retouching. Designed new icon for Consumer Marketing Insight department logo.

K E N D A L L C O L L E G E O F A R T & D E S I G N | Grand Rapids, MI. February - May 2010.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN | Helped create promotional pieces and advertisements for the college.

Develop, design and proof 2010 Commencement pieces for graduation ceremony, invitations and signage. Designed informational posters and signs that were posted throughout the college.

G R O U T D O O R | Grand Rapids, MI. GR Outdoor is West Michigans largest locally owned

outdoor advertising company. 2009 - May 2010.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Photographed images for new website. Created Keynote

presentation for new Digital Billboards pitch to clients. Created new logos for new branches of the company; Holland Outdoor & Metro Outdoor. Created, designed, and fixed Digital billboard advertisements for company and clients.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2011 Graduate Studio Excellence Award Winner in the field of Graphic Design. 2011 Silver Student ADDY Award Winner - Food Portion Control Campaign. Presidents List all 6 Semesters attended at Kendall; Portfolio Scholarship; Merit Scholarship.

S O F T WA R E

Mac OS X, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5, Keynote.

INTERESTS

Listening to music, making music, seeing music, technology, collecting vinyl records, photography, interior and furniture design, comedy, cinematography, social media, travel, advertising, branding and big ideas.