The best of two worlds - Creative and technical!
I have extensive graphic design and illustration experience along with many years of IT as a computer technician. I enjoy utilizing these skills both together and independently. A bachelors degree in the creative side hands on experience with computers and technology have made me a well rounded asset. Both hardware and software are well within my realm and I am a quick and eager learner for new things. I am great at problem solving for both creative and technical situations. I listen to clients, customers and coworkers with clarity. I really enjoy people, but can efficiently work independently as well.
I have extensive graphic design and illustration experience along with many years of IT as a computer technician. I enjoy utilizing these skills both together and independently. A bachelors degree in the creative side hands on experience with computers and technology have made me a well rounded asset. Both hardware and software are well within my realm and I am a quick and eager learner for new things. I am great at problem solving for both creative and technical situations. I listen to clients, customers and coworkers with clarity. I really enjoy people, but can efficiently work independently as well.
Professional Experience:
Freelance Illustrator/Graphic Designer (kirstenmacleandesign.com)
Provide creative artistic solutions using both traditional and digital techniques, work closely with clients to achieve unique visual results that convey their message and identity
Freelance Illustrator/Graphic Designer (kirstenmacleandesign.com)
Provide creative artistic solutions using both traditional and digital techniques, work closely with clients to achieve unique visual results that convey their message and identity
Lakewood Computer (joeslakewoodcomputer.com)
Technician; computer sales, service and repair, trouble shoot and fix hardware issues on laptop and desktop computers, operating system installations, hardware replacements/upgrades, virus/malware removal, customer service and computer and hardware purchasing
Technician; computer sales, service and repair, trouble shoot and fix hardware issues on laptop and desktop computers, operating system installations, hardware replacements/upgrades, virus/malware removal, customer service and computer and hardware purchasing
Kaptur Design (kapturdesign.com)
Graphic Designer; Design of printed materials such as catalogs, brochures, business cards, especially logos and custom typography, ome photography too
Graphic Designer; Design of printed materials such as catalogs, brochures, business cards, especially logos and custom typography, ome photography too
Digital Day Creative Group (digital-day.com)
Web Designer; Design for on-line resources including websites, email marketing and social media
Web Designer; Design for on-line resources including websites, email marketing and social media
Beverage Distributors, Inc.
Graphic Designer; Layout and production of posters, window displays, POP, t-shirts, etc., responsible for corporate standards throughout materials and large format printers
Graphic Designer; Layout and production of posters, window displays, POP, t-shirts, etc., responsible for corporate standards throughout materials and large format printers
Jakprints (jakprints.com)
Digital Prepress; Prepared customer files for full color, off-set printing, eveloped technical instructions, requirements, and specs, including product layout digital templates
Digital Prepress; Prepared customer files for full color, off-set printing, eveloped technical instructions, requirements, and specs, including product layout digital templates
Volunteer Adventures:
Slovenian National Home (slovenianhome.com)
Member of the Board of Directors, web designer/administrator, social media management, fish fry volunteer, Cleveland, Ohio
Slovenian National Home (slovenianhome.com)
Member of the Board of Directors, web designer/administrator, social media management, fish fry volunteer, Cleveland, Ohio
Community Planning & Advocacy Council (cpachvi.org)
Graphic design and branding, trade show banners, business cards, letterhead and other promotional materials to compliment their new logo, Pennsauken, New Jersey
Graphic design and branding, trade show banners, business cards, letterhead and other promotional materials to compliment their new logo, Pennsauken, New Jersey
Save the Frogs (savethefrogs.com)
Graphic design for promotional materials and web banners, illustrations for Annual World Summit, Laguna Beach, California
Graphic design for promotional materials and web banners, illustrations for Annual World Summit, Laguna Beach, California
Education:
Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (cum laude)
Minor in Art History
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio
Web coding and design: HMTL5 & CSS3
Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (cum laude)
Minor in Art History
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio
Web coding and design: HMTL5 & CSS3
Expertise & Skills:
Graphic Design & Illustration
Adobe CC Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat DC
Digital prepress
Print design - logos, business cards, catalogs, posters, brochures
Web design - website & social media layout, email blasts
HTML5 & CSS3
Branding & corporate identity
Typography
Color theory
Design trends
Graphic Design & Illustration
Adobe CC Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat DC
Digital prepress
Print design - logos, business cards, catalogs, posters, brochures
Web design - website & social media layout, email blasts
HTML5 & CSS3
Branding & corporate identity
Typography
Color theory
Design trends
Computer Techology
Windows installation
Imaging software
Data recovery
Hardware testing, replacement & upgrades
Troubleshooting
Computer & parts purchasing
Customer service
Cloud-based work order/invoicing software
Windows installation
Imaging software
Data recovery
Hardware testing, replacement & upgrades
Troubleshooting
Computer & parts purchasing
Customer service
Cloud-based work order/invoicing software