Graphic Designer

Objective
Obtain a position in advertising that will utilize my knowledge of graphic design and public relations to inform the public concise and clear manner as well as benefit the company

Education
University of Iowa
BA, May •••••
•••••English
•••••Art, graphic design emphasis

Qualifications
Proven experience in public relations
Strong work ethic rewarded with advancement into leadership positions
Successful in attempts to multi-task
Ability to work both alone and in collaborative groups
Commendable aptitude for learning and adapting to new situations


Experience
••••• Atlas server/bartender/bartender manager
Server:•••••perform serving duties and provide for a pleasant visit for guests
Bartender: set up bar accordingly and served drinks for a lunch, dinner, and late-night atmosphere, close down and clean bar at the end of the night
Bar Manager: ensure proper staffing and function of the bar, count money in register drawers, close restaurant at the end of the night

••••• University of Iowa office assistant
Work with the office management within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication assisting with general clerical duties

••••• Wilson, DDS•••••office assistant
Assisted office management of pediatric dentist and orthodontist with general clerical and daily duties

••••• Urbandale Caf server/chef
Set up restaurant in preparation for opening, serve guests, maintain section, cheffing duties when help was needed in the kitchen, prepare checks and accept payment at the register


Affiliations, Honors, and Philanthropy
••••• Alpha Delta Pi
Active member of the sorority. Assist in fundraising for the Iowa City Ronald McDonald House through activities such as ADPi Golf and childrens tye-dye booth at University of Iowa functions. Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House helping take care of the children.


••••• University of Iowa Students in Design (UISD)
Met monthly to discuss news and issues of graphic design. Critique and assist in decisions in individual work. Plan and attend meetings with local designers and design firms. Plan and promote UISD art shows.

••••••••••University of Iowa Jewelry and Metalsmithing Show
Invited to submit jewelry and metalsmithing pieces for display at the University of Iowa Art Building.

••••••••••Brazilian/American Connection
Design show sponsored by University of Iowa Prof. Monica Correia. Invited students from Brazil and the United States to lend work for the show displaying creative talents in design and the connections between them from across the world.

••••••••••UISD Art Show
Sponsored by the University of Iowa and UISD. Students involved in UISD provided with opportunity to display graphic work in a University gallery. Planned and promoted by UISD.


*References and portfolio available upon request