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ARTIST STATEMENT:

Using a balance of logic and emotion, I strive to communicate through design, writing, and technology.

EDUCATION:

Columbia College Center
G.P.A.: 3.9/4.0
B.A. expected in May 2006
Majored in Digital Media Technology
Minored in Fiction Writing

SKILLS:

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Premire, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office

Programming: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, MYSQL, and basic Action Script

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Superpresent.Promotions
June 2006 - Present
Creating promotional materials (including posters, logos, and web sites) for various businesses.

Peer Tutor
Columbia College Writing Center
September 2002 - Present
Providing feedback, support, and assisting students in the process of writing and editing. Covering topics including brainstorming, outlining, development, and revision.

Senior Apprentice Artist
Gallery 37
Summer 2002
Designed and pained storage boxes shaped like houses to be sold at the Gallery 37 stores. Set up art supplies, advised Apprentice Artists, and maintained and organized work area.

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Gallery Internship
Columbia College Chicago
Spring 2006
Print designer for the Interactive Arts & Media department's Manifest Exhibition. Designed all print materials advertising the Manifest show. Assisted in gallery set-up, including matting, framing, and arranging artwork.

Graphic Designer/Editor
Writing Arts Community Organization
Spring 2006
Graphic designer for WACO publication, Asphalt. Designed all layouts, decided the publication specifications, and designed the cover. Read through sumbissions, assisted in decision-making process, and prepared accepted work for final publication.