Design Software Expertise
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, SketchUp, MS Office SuiteEmployment History
Graphic DesignerJanuary 2016 – Present Schurz Communication, Inc., South Bend, IN
• Drives productivity to ensure deadlines are met.
• Personally responsible for own set of accounts to maintain continuity and quality of work.
• Maintains attention to detail to ensure fewer design revisions.
Operations Supervisor
Nov 2013 – January 2016 Banana Republic, Mishawaka, IN
• Ensures desired brand experience is fostered through team performance and recognition to create a customercentric environment.
• Drives productivity to achieve revenue and expense targets.
• Responsible for record keeping, audits, risk management, store safety and appearance.
Retail Sales and Volunteer Mentor
Oct 2013 – May 2011 Humane Society Silicon Valley, Milpitas, CA
• Designed merchandise displays to attract customer of all ages with varied animal interests.
• Increased customer traffic through promotions and sales strategies.
• Promoted HSSV values by providing customer education on nutrition and humane merchandise.
• Recruited, scheduled, and trained volunteers to assist in pet store operations, including soliciting individual donations.
Visual Specialist and Sales Adviser
May 2011 – August 2009 H&M, San Jose, CA
• Maintained an appealing retail environment to promote company vision.
• Responsible for window and mannequin dressing, product displays, and store environment including lighting, painting, and customer flow.
• Through individualized customer attention, met sales goals for fashion stables and current trends.
• Bachelor's degree, General Studies, Expected Spring 2018
Art Institute of Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, CA
• Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design, Attended 2010-2013
Ventura College Ventura, CA
• Associate of Arts, Illustration and Printmaking, Graduated May 2006
• Ensures desired brand experience is fostered through team performance and recognition to create a customercentric environment.
• Drives productivity to achieve revenue and expense targets.
• Responsible for record keeping, audits, risk management, store safety and appearance.
Retail Sales and Volunteer Mentor
Oct 2013 – May 2011 Humane Society Silicon Valley, Milpitas, CA
• Designed merchandise displays to attract customer of all ages with varied animal interests.
• Increased customer traffic through promotions and sales strategies.
• Promoted HSSV values by providing customer education on nutrition and humane merchandise.
• Recruited, scheduled, and trained volunteers to assist in pet store operations, including soliciting individual donations.
Visual Specialist and Sales Adviser
May 2011 – August 2009 H&M, San Jose, CA
• Maintained an appealing retail environment to promote company vision.
• Responsible for window and mannequin dressing, product displays, and store environment including lighting, painting, and customer flow.
• Through individualized customer attention, met sales goals for fashion stables and current trends.
Education
IU South Bend South Bend, IN• Bachelor's degree, General Studies, Expected Spring 2018
Art Institute of Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, CA
• Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design, Attended 2010-2013
Ventura College Ventura, CA
• Associate of Arts, Illustration and Printmaking, Graduated May 2006
