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BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Hard-working, detail-oriented graduate of Pittsburgh Technical Institute’s Graphic Design program. Consistently maintained a 3.6 GPA and perfect attendance. Two years of additional training in graphic art at the vo-tech level, including digital design, silkscreening, and vinyl graphics. Gained valuable experience in meeting tight deadlines and interfacing with experienced designers through an internship with Pennsylvania Association of Notaries/E.R. Monro and Company.

EDUCATION

Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, PA

Associate in Science Degree, Graphic Design, GPA: 3.6, October 2009

Butler Area Vocational Technical School, Butler, PA

Diploma, Graphic Arts, June 2007

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Advertising, Web Design, Production, Corporate Design, Technical Illustration, Digital Imaging, Silkscreening, Multi-page Layouts
and Vinyl Graphics

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Word, iWork Pages, iWork Keynotes, HTML, CSS, javascript, jQuery and QuarkXPress

INTERNSHIP

Pennsylvania Association of Notaries/E.R. Munro and Company Redesigned the layout of a product catalog. Created stuffers according to department regulations and preferences. Designed layouts for newsletter and direct mail pieces. Met regularly with communication department for copy approval and project status.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sign Innovation, Harmony, PA

Vinyl Applier, May 2011 - July 2011

Staples (Print and Copy Center), Butler, PA

Print Center Worker, October 2010 - November 2010

Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, PA

Print Center Worker, July 2008 - July 2009

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Beaver County Times, Beaver, PA

Graphic Artist, November 2010 - February 2011

Wendell August Forge, Grove City, PA

Craftsman, May 2010 - August 2010

Pittsburgh Plastics Manufacturing, Butler, PA

Floor Worker, June 2007 - August 2008

ACHIEVEMENTS

Cross Country Co-Captain, Butler High School, 2006
Track and Field State Qualifier for 1600m Run, Butler High School, 2007
Graphic Artist of the Year, Butler Area Vocational Technical School, 2007

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Junior High School Youth Group Assistant, Butler Community Alliance Church, 2007-2010
19 North Lead Visual Director, Victory Family Church, 2009-Present
19 North Impact Team Assistant, Victory Family Church, 2010-Present