Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

College of Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Graduated May 2009

Design Experience

Saltech Systems

Senior Graphic Designer / Web Developer

Designed websites and marketing material for Saltech Systems and its clients. Managed projects and led design meetings. Developed sites using in-house CMS, HTML/CSS, and Flash.
Ames, IA
February 2007 – March 2010

Woodbury County Courthouse

Wayfinding Sign System

Worked with a team on a long term project to analyze, design and propose a comprehensive wayfinding sign system.
Sioux City, IA
Fall 2008

Atlantic City Hall

Identity / Sign System

Worked individually to create a nostalgic identity and sign system reflecting the Coca-Cola producing history of the town.
Atlantic, IA
Fall 2008

A Team Apparel

Graphic Designer / Printer

Designed logos and art to be printed on clothing and other products. Assisted in managing shop production. Printed apparel using heat press.
Prairie City, IA
Summer 2006

Leadership Experience

ISU College of Design

Design Ambassador

Operated host table and gave building tours to prospective students.
Ames, IA
Fall 2008

Adventureland

Supervisor / Warehouse Manager

Supervised games operators, approximately 20 per area. Managed warehouse inventory, organization, site delivery, and ordering.
Des Moines, IA
Summers 2003 – 2005

Design Skills

Typography / Logo Design / Illustration /
Typeface Design / Photography / Animation /
Signage / Wayfinding / Web Design /
Printing Preparation / Grid Systems / Color Theory

Technical Proficiency

Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Flash /
Dreamweaver / Acrobat / LiveCycle Designer /
SketchUp / HTML / CSS

Honors & Achievements

Korea-America Students

Graphic Design Exhibition

Featured in Exhibition & Book
Seoul, South Korea / 2009

Adobe Design Achievement Awards

Semifinalist in Illustration
Semifinalist in Browser-based Design
New York, NY / 2008

Flyover Country Annual Juried

Graphic Design Show

Invited Participant
Ames, IA / 2006

Friley Art Show

Invited Participant
Ames, IA / 2006

ISU Dean’s List (3.5 GPA)

Fall 2008 / Fall 2007 / Fall 2006 /
Spring 2006 / Fall 2005

Iowa All-State Actor of the Year

2004

Interests & Involvement

ISU Graphic Design Student Association
Writing, Playing & Recording Music

References

Alan Mickelson / Instructor

ISU College of Design / Ames, IA
515-294-8895 / ammick@iastate.edu

Cheryl Burkland / Past Employer

A Team Apparel / Prairie City, IA
515-994-9244 / office@ateamapparel.com

Tim Peter / Pastor

Church of the Bretheren / Prairie City, IA
515-994-2940 / prairiecitycob@aol.com