GRAPHICS DESIGNER with strong creative drive and ability to design eye-catching graphics, take direction from others, work independently, and effectively manage timelines.
	Graphics / Visual Design: Visually-oriented professional with ability to design promotional materials, logos, print collateral, animation, and web graphics. Enjoy tackling “challenging” creative design projects, including theme-based design, invitations, fliers, posters, and banners.
	Organizational Ability: Highly developed organizational skills and ability to plan, execute, and support marketing projects and product promotions. Related experience in event support, meeting / event planning, research, and public relations support.
	Dedicated Team Player: Known for ability to use good judgment to solve problems, make sound decisions, and work collaboratively with creative staff and team members at all levels.
	Computer Literate: Proficient with Mac and PC systems, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office, PageMaker, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Acrobat.

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland, Oregon (2009-Present)
Advanced Graphic Design, Art, Photography, Web Design, New Media



ABC TECHNOLOGY INC., Seattle, Washington (2008-Present)
Marketing Assistant – Assist with marketing projects and provide event support; create client presentations, event invitations, and banners; function as liaison to creative agencies. Develop event promotional materials and collateral to encourage team development and support marketing events. Twice named Employee of the Month.

FRAMPTON-GRINNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Vancouver, Washington (2005-2008)
Production Assistant – Supported new product launches and conducted marketing research. Worked closely with graphics team to develop sales tools and promotional materials. Functioned as primary point of contact to clients, vendors, and sales associates.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE:
	Advertising / Design Administrative Assistant – New Age Associates, Newport Beach, California. Created and formatted presentation materials for companies such as Disney and Nike. Designed electronic newsletters, newspaper ads, and other documents.
	Marketing Assistant – Advotech Professionals, San Diego, California. Co-created presentations for trade shows and sales meetings. Maintained schedules and updated calendars. Consistently met deadlines and exceeded project goals.
	Medical Marketing Intern – Radkowitz Advertising and Design, Los Angeles, California. Researched and wrote proposals, press releases, and articles.