OBJECTIVE
To achieve continual growth in creative abilities through the consistent production of visually engaging work

WORK EXPERIENCE
Barkleigh Productions, Inc. // Mechanicsburg, PA
Graphic Designer (2009 – present)
Managing Editor of Pet Boarding & Daycare magazine, Copyeditor (2011 – present)
     - Created layouts and advertisements for print and online publications
     - Curated article submissions and managed communications with contributing writers
*FYI: Unofficial duties sometimes include modeling. Before getting hired, I assisted world-famous photographer Tim Flach as a Barkleigh Productions volunteer. Current projects include designing several books and building a new online store for Barkleigh.

Freelance Work
Graphic Designer and Copyeditor (2011 – present)
     - Completed layout and logo designs for Messiah College and nonprofit organizations
     - Committed to weekly on-call copyediting for TwitChange.com

ACCION USA // New York, NY
Design Volunteer // 2009 – 2010
     - Designed static & animated imagery for use in web-based campaigns

Messiah College Office of Marketing & Public Relations // Grantham, PA
Student Photographer // 2006 – 2009
     - Documented campus life through photography for official college publications

Messiah College Office of Residence Life // Grantham, PA
Resident Assistant // 2007 – 2009
     - Collaborated with the Residence Director for staff development/administrative tasks
     - Designed promotional materials for programs & recruitment
     - Developed intentional relationships with residents & staff

EDUCATION
Messiah College (Grantham, PA) // May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (Graphics & Technology Concentration)
     Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0
     Magna Cum Laude
     College Honors Program Participant
     Dean’s List 2005 – 2009

     Relevant Course Work
          Advanced Studies: Graphics & Technology
          Computer Art
          Computer Graphics and Multimedia
          Graphic Design II: Digital Imaging & Typography
          Graphic Design I: Typography
          Photography I

     Computer Skills
          Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
          Dreamweaver
          Flash
          iMovie
          Microsoft Office
          Mac & PC Platforms

EXHIBITIONS
Senior Exhibition, 2009
Aughinbaugh Art Gallery // Messiah College (Grantham, PA)

Annual Juried Student Exhibition, 2007 & 2008
Aughinbaugh Art Gallery // Messiah College (Grantham, PA)

[e]scaping the ordinary, 2006
Country Market // Mechanicsburg, PA

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