Creative, dependable, hard-working, motivated college senior (from SUNY Purchase) seeks a junior-level graphic design position.  My preference is to work with a company or agency that is focused on excellence.

OBJECTIVE: 
Junior graphic designer seeks opportunity to utilize creative skills and commitment to excellence by joining a company or organization that values originality, initiative and team work. The ideal position will allow me to further develop my graphic design skills while contributing to overall business objectives.

EDUCATION:  
Purchase College School of Art & Design, State University of New York (SUNY).
Graphic Design major, Spring 2011 graduate. 3.6 GPA.
Ardsley High School, Ardsley, NY. Spring 2007 graduate.

RECENT GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE: 

2010 winner of a nationwide graphic design contest sponsored by Chiquita. My original design appeared on Chiquita bananas sold throughout the United States.

Atlantic Records, New York, NY January 2011 - Present
Web Design Intern, New Media Team
- Independently create banner ads for mobile devices and web pages, adhering to recording artists’ brand identity specifications.
- Design specialty/promotional pages for artists’ web sites.
- Create email newsletter templates and sign-up pages for artist updates.

The Byne Group, Suffern, NY June 2010 - November 2010
Graphic Design Intern/Promoted to Part-Time Graphic Designer
- Provided graphic design services to clients in a wide range of industries including healthcare, insurance, energy and government.
- Proposed and executed designs for clients’ brand identity and rebranding initiatives.
- Designed and produced an array of print and media material for clients including billboards, invitation cards, postcards and posters.
- Redesigned all print and promotional material for The Byne Group; participated in strategy meetings and photo shoots.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: 

New York Sports Club, Dobbs Ferry, NY 2008 - Present
Instructor, Sports Club for Kids
Supervise the club’s day camps and provide one-on-one swim instruction for children.
Program Desk Manager
Prepare and ensure accuracy of all paperwork submitted to the Sports Club for Kids. Interact with parents on a regular basis; explain club policies, procedures and special programs.

Anthony F. Veteran Town Park, Greenburgh, NY 2005 - Present
Swim Team Assistant Coach
Provide coaching, mentoring and direction to the age eight-and-under swimmers.
Pool Supervisor
Maintain responsibility for the work and effectiveness of 45-60 lifeguards.
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

COLLEGE WORK EXPERIENCE:

Professor’s Assistant, Design Issues Class (Spring 2010)
Archived the work of former students and secured research materials for professor prior to class sessions.

Professor’s Assistant, Collage Class (Fall 2008)
Helped prepare lesson plans, facilitated group discussions and critiqued students’ work.

SOFTWARE:
Well-versed in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Proficient in Flash, Dreamweaver, Aftereffects.

REFERENCES:
Gladly furnished upon request.