a graphic designer
I have the experience. Graphic Designer | University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. 2007–Present. Concept and create design for the University of Minnesota’s 2010 “Spring Jam”. Create 3-D floor plans of Coffman Union for touchscreen building directories. Design marketing materials and maintain brand standards for various University departments and stores. Photo retouching. Digital file management. Print production. Graphic Design Intern | Fresh01, A Full-Service Digital Agency. London, England. May–July 2009. Created logos, e-learning storyboards, and flash banner ads. Wrote and recorded a promotional podcast. Apparel Designer and Counselor | Phantom Lake YMCA Camp. Mukwonago, WI. 2004—2008. Designed graphics for event and staff apparel. Planned and led the photography, fishing, craft activity areas. Was responsible for 8–13 campers and 1–3 junior counselors per week. Yearbook Editor | West High School. Madison, WI. 2005–2006. Directed, edited, and created designs and content. Managed team and deadlines. Took and edited photographs.
I have the education. University Of Minnesota | Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. 2006–2010. Graphic Design B.S. with High Honors. GPA of 3.853.
I have the skills.
I have the personality.
• Illustrator: Advanced
• Photoshop: Advanced
• The energy, enthusiasm, and patience that make a summer camp counselor.
• Drawing/Illustration: Advanced
• InDesign: Intermediate
• The sociability and friendliness that make a Prom Queen.
• Google Sketch-Up: Intermediate
• Digital Photography: Intermediate
• The smarts and critical thinking that make an honors college grad.
• Flash: Intermediate
• The fresh, problem-solving, critical eyes that make a good designer.
I have the proof. Student Unions & Activities Outstanding Service Award | 2009 Awarded for work on 3-D building graphics for Coffman Union’s touch-screen directories. College Of Design Legacy Scholarship | 2006 Four-years’ tuition awarded for academic record, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities. National Merit Scholar Commended Student | 2006 Awarded by National Merit Scholarship Corporation for “outstanding academic potential” based on PSAT scores. “Silver Key” And “Gold Key” Scholastic Art & Writing Awards | 2005, 2006 Presented for excellence in drawing by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
608.212.1814
me @elliedrotning.com
1078 11th Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55 414
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