Education

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Music
Summa Cum Laude 3.977 GPA, December 2009 graduation   

Skills

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Understanding of environmental graphic design practices and Illustrator CADtools
Basic knowledge of CSS, Final Cut Pro, & Apple Motion
Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms
Usable knowledge of FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Office
Great communication and writing skills
Experienced in illustration, drawing, and painting
Natural leadership abilities
Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail

 

Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Russell Stover Candies, Kansas City, MO
June 2011 - Present

Graphic Designer, Workshop Design, Kansas City, MO www.workshopdesign.biz
February 2010 - February 2011

Graphic Design Student Specialist, K-State Libraries, Manhattan, KS
August 2008 - December 2009

Graphic Design Intern, Workshop Design, Kansas City, MO
June 2008 - August 2008

Sales Associate, Bath and Body Works, Topeka, KS
May 2005 - April 2009 (seasonal)

Freelance Musician, The Manhattan Project String Quartet, Manhattan, KS
August 2006 - December 2009

References Available Upon Request

Art Honors

2008- Pat and Jim Hagan Graphic Design Scholar, Kansas State University
2007- Best Sophomore Artist , Commerce Bank Student Comprehensive Art Show
2007- Chapman Art Scholar, Kansas State University
2005- Outstanding Senior Artist, Shawnee Heights High School
2005- Artistic Excellence, Highland Art Day, Highland Community College
2005- Honorable Mention, Washburn University High School Art Exhibit and Competition,


Exhibition Record

2007-08 Student Comprehensive Art Show, Commerce Bank, Manhattan, KS
2006-08 Scholarship Winners Art Show, Chapman Art Gallery, K-State, Manhattan, KS
2005– Topeka Art Guild Student Scholarship Show, Topeka Art Guild Gallery, Topeka, KS
2005- Washburn High School Art Exhibit & Competition, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
2002-05– Highland Art Day, Highland Community College, Highland, KS

Additional Honors and Activities

Northland Symphony Orchestra (Fall 2010-present)
Christ Church Worship Band (Spring 2010-present)
AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts (Fall 2007-December 2009)
K-State Advertising Club (Fall 2006-Spring 2007)
KSU Symphony Orchestra (Fall 2005-December 2009)
The Manhattan Project String Quartet (Fall 2006-December 2009)


Leadership

Christ Church Jr. High Youth Group Volunteer (Spring 2010-present)
K-State Art Ambassador (Fall 2008-December 2009)
Co-Concertmaster of KSU Symphony Orchestra (Fall 2006-December 2009)
First Violinist in The Manhattan Project String Quartet (Fall 2006-December 2009)
Putnam Hall 3rd Floor Design Chair (Fall 2005-May 2007)