Skills and Qualifications

JOHN SMITH 111 Main Street Lakeville, TX 99999 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE A creative, highly driven Graphic Design major seeking an entry-level Design position with a reputable advertising agency.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS  Highly skilled, artistic Graphic Designer with hands-on experience in publication layout and design  Exceptional creative visualization and project design skills, with the ability to bring simultaneous graphic design projects to completion with complete efficiency and accuracy  Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills

 Strong verbal and written communications skills  Mac and PC user with expertise using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Audition products

EDUCATION Iowa State University, Ames, IA Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design – May 2015  GPA: 3.45  Dean’s List  Graphic Design Student Association (GDSA) scholarship recipient

WORK EXPERIENCE Campus Magazine, Ames, IA Design Intern September 2014 – present  Assist the Art Director in crafting innovative layouts for student-run publication focused on fashion, beauty, body and lifestyle topics for women and men in the Iowa State University community  Design creative spreads based on content and themes, and critique designs submitted by staff  Perform editorial design work prior to preparing publication for print  Work closely with the Public Relations team to create impactful advertising materials to promote the publication, including social media banners, posters and flyers Cathy’s Boutique, Des Moines, IA Customer Service Consultant May 2014 – August 2014  Organized and maintained displays to effectively promote merchandise  Assisted customers with their purchases by providing fast, courteous and accurate service  Operated register and swipe credit cards, and followed standard checkout process to ensure accuracy VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE  Central Elementary School – mentor special needs and low income students  Ames Food Bank – serve meals and collect donations