Skills
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I have almost 10 years of experience using the adobe suite. I have extensive knowledge of both Indesign and Illustrator as they are my most used applications. I have gained a considerable amount of knowledge in both Photoshop and Lightroom in the last 2 years by attending the adobe conference and participating in in-depth course for both applications. This year, I have participated in a course for After Effects and have expanded my knowledge on the technical and creative uses of this software. I hope to be able to integrate it into my current role as a new section of our creative department.
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On top of my technical skills and proficiency with adobe, I also have developed my knowledge of both print and digital media. I have spent time communicating with vendors about printing materials and processes to expand my understanding of how designs go from digital to physical. On the digital side, I worked to understand the proper dimensions, resolutions and layouts of different social platforms, digital signs and websites.
Work experience
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GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY
Boiling Springs, NC
December, 2022 – Present
My current role is at GWU. I am responsible for organizing, designing and printing projects that I am assigned. As you can see from my portfolio, I have worked on hundreds of different projects in the short time I have been here. It is also where I have furthered my education in design from employer sponsored course, events and meetings. I plan on continuing my training and take on even bigger and more complicated projects in the future.
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828:design
Asheville, NC
June, 2021 – July, 2021
During my senior year, I had the absolute pleasure of interning at 828:design in Asheville. A small but mighty group of designers who decades of experience have perfected their craft and have helped companies and people all over NC. I will never stop talking about the invaluable experience and information I got from the short time I was there. They helped me to solidify and confirm my desire to be a designer. I was able to gain first hand knowledge of design in the real world.
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FOODLION
Shelby, NC – Cullowhee, NC
January, 2015 – December, 2022
I am proud to say that I have worked through most of high school and all of college. While at Foodlion, I worked in many departments with vastly different responsibilities. Ranging from cashier to managers of both frozen foods and produce, I learned the meaning of organization, personal communication, time management, and a ton of other skills. While the experience was a dumpster fire at times, it helped me deal with the goods and bad of a customer service.
Education
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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Cullowhee, NC
August, 2019 – December, 2021
GPA – 3.601 | Dean’s List honors
While attending Western Carolina, I studied both high level design and arts courses to round out my understanding of both digital and traditional media. I was awarded the Friends of the Arts Scholarships in my final semester and graduated Cum laude
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CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Shelby, NC
August, 2017 – May, 2019
GPA – 3.668 | President’s and Dean’s List honors
While attending Cleveland Community College (CCC) I was able to work on getting my general education, and entry art courses. I was honored to be selected to create a painting for the NC Board of Community Colleges that represented CCC’s culture and mission.