Graphic Designer/ Illustrator

A creative thinker and designer who is dedicated to providing creative design solutions for Businesses. Proficient at management and development, concepts, and producing visual solutions for businesses.

Work
2002-2016 Self Employed/Professional Cleaner Champaign, Mahomet, White Heath area

2010 Scenic Designer for C.U.C.T. show “Annie Get Your Gun,” directed by Carol Allen. Received a Ginny Award for work as set designer and time committed.

1999-2014 Photography Assistant at     In His Image, Mahomet, IL. Job entailed being a second shooter at Weddings, setting up poses, setting up lighting
for Senior shoots, photo editing and creating photo albums. Also met with clients and helped them select photos for their album.

1993-1996 Art Teacher for La Cassa Home School Group in Champaign, IL. Taught basic art lessons to children from kindergarten to 12th grade.

1993-2001 Painter, sold work at shows.

Education
2016 Digital Design Courses in Design Media

1986 Parkland College/A.A.S. in Graphic Design From basic design fundamentals to advanced illustration technique, the A.A.S. Graphic Design degree program is designed to introduce the
student to the skills required to enter the work force as a Graphic Designer.

1985 Parkland College/F.A.A. in Fine Art

Volunteer Experience:
2007-2010 Designed sets for
shows at Mahomet-Seymour High School for Carol Allen, Theater Director. Taught students how to paint and create props. It included
helping get artwork ready to print
for show posters and shirts.

Relevant Skills

• Excellent drawing and
     sketching skills

• Wide knowledge of layout and
     design principles

• Sound creative, design and
     visualization skills

• Educated in design and fine arts

• Able to communicate well with
     clients and meet deadlines

• Reliable, persistent, and
     organized

Computer Skills

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

• InDesign

• Dreamweaver

• PowerPoint

• Github

“Design is thinking made visual.” Saul Bass