I started taking art lessons when I was around 8 or 9 years old.  Once a week I met with a group of other budding artists to discover how to see a three dimensional world and translate that onto a two dimensional drawing.  My love for the arts continued and my childhood dream of "being an artist when I grow up" has blossomed into something I never would have imagined. 

As technology continues to change and at an ever increasing rate of speed, the world of art has crossed into the digital realm.  While firmly grounded in the knowledge of "fine art" I pursued my studies in visual communication through graphic and digital art.  I was incredibly blessed to have been given the opportunity to intern with Centier Bank's marketing department for two summers during my college years.  The knowledge and experience that I gained from those two summers laid the groundwork for my future endeavors.

I enjoy working one-on-one with customers, for profit and not, to discover a brand and image that communicates their message visually to their audience at large.  From printed business cards and stationary to a coordinating web presence, it is my desire and goal to create an atmosphere to make a lasting impression for you or your business.

My artistic talent is not something that I take for granted.  I know that I have been blessed with this precious gift by the greatest Artist of all time.  God has laid it upon my heart to use my talents and knowledge to advance His gospel and be a part of the great commission into all the world.  It is to this purpose and calling that I enjoy serving in my local church as their volunteer graphic artist, creating visually stimulating imagery to communicate the Message at a much deeper level.

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Hands-On Experience

June 2, 2008-Nov 25, 2009 Fair Oaks Farms Fair Oaks, IN
Marketing Assistant & Graphic Artist

• Responsible for the complete recreation of the Cheese Brochure and catalog to ensure the the design of the brochure coordinated with the design of the cheese labels for branding purposes
• Assisted Marketing Manager with basic marketing and advertising functions, to further my knowledge of the field
• Acted as the main graphic artist for all new marketing campaigns and events including Grand Opening of BP and Subway
• Reorganized the Annual Members program to work more efficiently and effectively for Fair Oaks Farms and customers

• Created and arranged promotional displays to engage client interest in high performance checking and other promotions and events
• Responsible for taking care of client needs, ranging from basic transactions to opening personal and business accounts
• Required the ability to shift quickly from one task to another, from one client to another, and from one problem to another

January 2007-Current Lowell Church of Christ Lowell, IN
Graphic Artist - Volunteer
Media Ministry Coordinator - Volunteer

• Initiated the incorporation of digital media and visual communication into our worship services
• Create and design unique graphics each week to compliment the day’s sermon and worship experience
• Create and design modern banners and displays to compliment the church and welcome new visitors
• Oversee the Media Ministry teams, including but not limited to; sound board, visual imagery, praise team equalizing.

Summer 2007 Centier Bank Marketing Dept. Crown Point, IN
Marketing Intern

• Designed flyers for various financial literacy initiatives
• Worked with Advertising Coordinator, Marketing Director, and outside Graphic Artist to create a new “In-Store” advertising campaign
• Assisted in many areas with the marketing team

Summer 2006 Centier Bank Marketing Dept. Crown Point, IN
Marketing Intern

• Responsible for planning, advertising design, and execution of the event entitled “Celebrate Sundae Banking”
• Assisted with coordinating supplies and volunteers for the many Fourth of July Parades in which Centier participated
• Shadowed the Special Events Coordinator and Advertising Coordinator

Education Experience

May 2008   Purdue University
B.A. Visual Communication and Graphic Arts

• Computer Graphics Technology & Design Certificate
• 3D Computer Animation (Computer Graphics Technology 241)
• Advertising (Communication 446)
• Publication Design (COM 302)
• Public Relations (COM 253)
• Pre Press Production (CGT 308)
• Principles of Interactive and Dynamic Media (CGT 353)
• Raster Imaging (CGT 211)
• Spanish (4 Semesters)
• Typography (Art & Design 112)
• Vector Imaging (CGT 216)
• Visual Communication (COM 309)

June 2004 Graduate Lowell Senior High School
Salutatorian/Academic Honors Diploma

• Advanced Studio Art
• Advanced Placement English Writing & Composition
• Advanced Placement English Literature & Writing
• Advanced Placement Calculus
• Junior Class President – Prom Committee Chair

Software Experience

• Adobe Flash CS3
• Adobe Illustrator CS2, CS3 & CS4
• Adobe InDesign CS3 & CS4
• Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3 & CS4
• Adobe Premier Pro 2.0
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Corel Word Perfect
• General Computer Troubleshooting
• HTML basics
• Internet Explorer
• MS Power Point
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS FrontPage
• Quark 6.5 & 7

Skills Experience

• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Event Planning and Organizing
• Performing under Pressure & Deadlines
• Synthesizing Information
• Working in Teams or Independently
• Organizing files and deadlines