Education
Webster University,
St. Louis, MO - M.A.T. in Communication Arts/Art Education, GPA: 3.9, 2008 - 2010
University of Missouri - St. Louis,
St. Louis, MO - Continuing Education/Microcomputer Program, 2006 - 2007
University of Central Missouri,
Warrensburg, MO - B.F.A. in Commercial Art/Graphic Design, Minor in Music, GPA: 3.56, 2000 - 2005
Experience
Mac Specialist / Creative, Apple; St. Louis, MO - 2007 - present
Enriching Lives through captivating Learning experiences.Teaching in coordination with Apples educational program. Scheduling training for groups and one on one sessions. Working with innovative technology to help a vast community successfully piece together their computer and software needs.
Graphic Designer / Sales, Salt of the Earth; St. Louis, MO - 2007 - present
Designed graphics for the St. Louis Downtown Merchants Association and Webster Business District. Along with handling the books and sales floor of Salt of the Earth. A store encompassing artisans from around the world.
Graphic Designer / Strategic eCommerce Solutions; St. Louis, MO - 2006 - 2007
Responsibilities include website design and production for 12 internet sites, 6 eCommerce stores, and 1 intranet website. Also created numerous email campaigns.
Additionally assisted clients with functionality and usability of their website, along with marketing campaigns.
Consistently worked with the creative director to develop online branding and flow of content throughout a site.
Graphic Designer / Perma Graphics; St. Louis, MO - 2005 - 2006
Responsibilities include proofing print ready art. Designing custom cards, mailers, a website, and advertisements.
Additionally assisted in sales, secretarial work, and working on a Offset printing press or die cutter.
Collator / Die Cutter / Spangler Graphics; Kansas City, KS - 2003 - 2003
Responsibilities include locating and organizing orders to be collated. Performing quality control inspections with each new job. Operating Collating and Die Cutting Machines.
Additionally working different jobs within groups or direct conference with the head operator. Staying flexible and aware of each new task.
Graphic Design Lab Assistant / University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg, MO - 2005 - 2005
Responsibilities include assisting students and professors with software or computer issues, maintaining computer efficiency.
Additionally working with different professors implementing class projects and aiding students with any and all questions, working to solve a problem.
Sales Associate / Eddie Bauer; Lee's Summit, MO - 2004 - 2004
Responsibilities include product knowledge, a high level of customer service, and cashiering.
Additionally worked in the stockroom and placing orders for products.
Sales Associate / Central Missouri State University; Warrensburg, MO - 2002 - 2004
Responsibilities include creating displays, organizing store, working with inventory to establish product efficiency for the store.
Additionally provided a high level of customer service and computer work.