EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BFA, Studio Art/Graphic Design
BA, Advertising/Creative Track
Graduating May 2010
GPA: 3.8/4.0
EXPERIENCE
MSU DEPARTMENT OF ART & ART HISTORY | East Lansing, MI
Graphic Designer, 09/09-05/10
Created series of posters for the visiting lecturer series
Design selected for the 2010 MFA Catalog
THE STATE NEWS | East Lansing, MI
Senior Account Executive, 04/07-05/10
Spearheaded print and online advertising sales
Established and maintained positive client relationships
Supervised team of 5+ account executives as team leader
Generated revenue of over $275,000
BANG CREATE-A-THON | East Lansing, MI
Collaborative Design, 11/09
Designed collateral for a non-profit alongside AIGA Students
ALLOY MEDIA + MARKETING | New York, NY
Creative Intern, 06/09-08/09
Developed and designed many in–house materials
Prepped creative files for output
Assisted in the planning of creative campaigns
Attended important client meetings and conferences
QUEUE CREATIVE | Lansing, MI
Intern, 01/08-05/08
Researched and prospected desirable contacts
Reviewed and edited articles, ad copy & client proposals
Created ads for local publications
Spearheaded the design for direct–mail campaign
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DESIGN (AIGA)
Student Group President, 2009-2010 and Member, 2006-Present
HONORS COLLEGE & DEAN'S LIST
Member, 2005-Present
RELAY FOR LIFE
Co-Captain, 2010 and Participant, 2009-Present
BUELL & KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Recipient, 2009-2010
EXHIBITIONS
MSU AIGA STUDENT GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Perspective2 Studio, 04/09
Scene Metrospace Gallery, 04/10
UNDERGRADUATE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Juried by MSU photography faculty, 02/09
SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver & Flash
