RESUME
// EDUCATION //
BS Advertising, School of Journalism and Mass Communication,
TAM Certificate Program, ATLAS,
University of Colorado at Boulder, May 2007
Overall GPA: 3.65 Major GPA: 3.98
// EXPERIENCE //
Contract Designer: Kent Denver School, Denver, CO, Winter 2009-Present
o Concepted and executed annual direct mail collateral for Kent Denver Annual Fund
Contract Designer: Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast, September 2008-Present
o Rebranded, concepted and executed identity, brochure, website, and business cards
Contract Designer: Breakthrough Kent Denver, Denver, CO, November 2010
o Concepted and executed invitation, event signage and logo for fundraising event
Production Artist: Freerange3D, Denver, CO, Summer 2009
o Conversion of still original comic frames into animatable psds for ComicCon pitch, Batgirl
Creative Director: Illiterate Magazine, Denver, CO, Fall 2007-2009
o Trained artists into graphic designers, managed production and layout of three magazines
o Established brand identity through logo design, magazine design, promotional items, and events
Letterpress Apprentice: Superhero.es, Denver, CO, January 2008-November 2008
o Runs letterpress workshops, sources materials, orders plates and executes jobs
Freelance Production Artist: Hero Design Studio, Denver, CO, April 2008
o Developed three concepts for the rebranding of Westwood Community College & TAB
Creative Director: Alphagirls.com, New York, March 2008
o Developed new brand identity and logo. Executed and designed splash for website
Contract Designer: Denver CF Clinic, Denver, CO, February 2008
o Designed informational binder for distribution to newly diagnosed patients and their families
Contract Designer: Yuzo Nieto and the Hand that Rocks the Dreidel, Denver, CO, Winter 2008
o Designed logo for t-shirt, Buttons, Stickers and Packaging for CD
Contract Designer: GoToTheDoghouse.com, Greenwood Village, CO, Summer 2007
o Established brand identity through redesign of existing logo, press kit, website and promo items
o Designed all logos, icons, treatment, placement and experience of website
Intern: M+Co; Denver, CO, Summer 2006
o Produced a brand identity, newsletter, sponsorship pamphlet and design for a web site
Contract Designer:: Beyond the Blackboard; Highlands Ranch, CO, Summer 2004
o Designed and executed permanent large scale displays of product on bulletin boards
// OTHER EMPLOYMENT //
Cut Counter & Cashier: Joann's Fabrics, Centennial, CO, August 2009 - Present
Promo Representative: Action Marketing Group, Denver, CO, Fall 2008
o Promotion for izze Brand Beverage, Sampling and Product Knowledge at Costco Grand Opening
Promo Representative: Fancy Face Promotions, Denver Metro, CO, February 2008-November 2008
o Promotion for liquor brands: Volta, Cafe Boheme, Hacienda Vieja, 30-30, and Pueblo Vieja
Assistant Leasing Manager: Marine Park Apartments; Boulder, CO, Summer 2005-2007
o Involved in leasing, contracting, maintenance and clerical work, managed internet advertising
// HONORS & ACTIVITIES //
Bronze Pencil Winner: 2007 One Show College Competition Innovative Marketing, Client: NRDC
Dean’s List: Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007
Trick or Treat for Charity: October 2002-2005
Boulder Reads Literacy Program Volunteer and Tutor: Boulder Public Library, Fall 2004
// COMPUTER SKILLS //
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, MS Office. Familiar with Dreamweaver, Motion
// OTHER SKILLS //
Face Painting, Digital Photography, Illustration, Crochet, Calligraphy, Beading, Knitting, Print Making, Letterpress, Weaving, Scrapbook, Painting, Writing and Reading Poetry, Card Making, Basket Weaving, Quilting, Origami, Tye-Dye, Papermaking, Costuming, Theater, Set Design, Product Design, Modeling, Runway and Commercial Photography, Promotions, Reality T.V., Interrogation, Dancing
// RELEVANT COURSEWORK //
Copy and Layout, Creative Advertising, Branding and Positioning, Principles of Color, Art Direction, Motion Design, Buyer Behavior, Persuasion, Portfolio, Campaigns.
BS Advertising, School of Journalism and Mass Communication,
TAM Certificate Program, ATLAS,
University of Colorado at Boulder, May 2007
Overall GPA: 3.65 Major GPA: 3.98
// EXPERIENCE //
Contract Designer: Kent Denver School, Denver, CO, Winter 2009-Present
o Concepted and executed annual direct mail collateral for Kent Denver Annual Fund
Contract Designer: Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast, September 2008-Present
o Rebranded, concepted and executed identity, brochure, website, and business cards
Contract Designer: Breakthrough Kent Denver, Denver, CO, November 2010
o Concepted and executed invitation, event signage and logo for fundraising event
Production Artist: Freerange3D, Denver, CO, Summer 2009
o Conversion of still original comic frames into animatable psds for ComicCon pitch, Batgirl
Creative Director: Illiterate Magazine, Denver, CO, Fall 2007-2009
o Trained artists into graphic designers, managed production and layout of three magazines
o Established brand identity through logo design, magazine design, promotional items, and events
Letterpress Apprentice: Superhero.es, Denver, CO, January 2008-November 2008
o Runs letterpress workshops, sources materials, orders plates and executes jobs
Freelance Production Artist: Hero Design Studio, Denver, CO, April 2008
o Developed three concepts for the rebranding of Westwood Community College & TAB
Creative Director: Alphagirls.com, New York, March 2008
o Developed new brand identity and logo. Executed and designed splash for website
Contract Designer: Denver CF Clinic, Denver, CO, February 2008
o Designed informational binder for distribution to newly diagnosed patients and their families
Contract Designer: Yuzo Nieto and the Hand that Rocks the Dreidel, Denver, CO, Winter 2008
o Designed logo for t-shirt, Buttons, Stickers and Packaging for CD
Contract Designer: GoToTheDoghouse.com, Greenwood Village, CO, Summer 2007
o Established brand identity through redesign of existing logo, press kit, website and promo items
o Designed all logos, icons, treatment, placement and experience of website
Intern: M+Co; Denver, CO, Summer 2006
o Produced a brand identity, newsletter, sponsorship pamphlet and design for a web site
Contract Designer:: Beyond the Blackboard; Highlands Ranch, CO, Summer 2004
o Designed and executed permanent large scale displays of product on bulletin boards
// OTHER EMPLOYMENT //
Cut Counter & Cashier: Joann's Fabrics, Centennial, CO, August 2009 - Present
Promo Representative: Action Marketing Group, Denver, CO, Fall 2008
o Promotion for izze Brand Beverage, Sampling and Product Knowledge at Costco Grand Opening
Promo Representative: Fancy Face Promotions, Denver Metro, CO, February 2008-November 2008
o Promotion for liquor brands: Volta, Cafe Boheme, Hacienda Vieja, 30-30, and Pueblo Vieja
Assistant Leasing Manager: Marine Park Apartments; Boulder, CO, Summer 2005-2007
o Involved in leasing, contracting, maintenance and clerical work, managed internet advertising
// HONORS & ACTIVITIES //
Bronze Pencil Winner: 2007 One Show College Competition Innovative Marketing, Client: NRDC
Dean’s List: Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007
Trick or Treat for Charity: October 2002-2005
Boulder Reads Literacy Program Volunteer and Tutor: Boulder Public Library, Fall 2004
// COMPUTER SKILLS //
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, MS Office. Familiar with Dreamweaver, Motion
// OTHER SKILLS //
Face Painting, Digital Photography, Illustration, Crochet, Calligraphy, Beading, Knitting, Print Making, Letterpress, Weaving, Scrapbook, Painting, Writing and Reading Poetry, Card Making, Basket Weaving, Quilting, Origami, Tye-Dye, Papermaking, Costuming, Theater, Set Design, Product Design, Modeling, Runway and Commercial Photography, Promotions, Reality T.V., Interrogation, Dancing
// RELEVANT COURSEWORK //
Copy and Layout, Creative Advertising, Branding and Positioning, Principles of Color, Art Direction, Motion Design, Buyer Behavior, Persuasion, Portfolio, Campaigns.