Resume
123 Main Street,
Champaign Illinois 61820
Telephone (217) 987-6543
E-mail jsmith@janesmith-design.com
Professional Experience
- Electric Pictures (
New York City & Champaign Illinois)
Partner (1990 to present)
Partner in a design studio specializing in web design, advertising, promotion, and identity graphics. Partial client list: University of Illinois, United Way of Champaign County, Illinois Power, Muscular Dystrophy Association, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Planned Parenthood, City of Champaign, Krannert Art Museum, Mirabelle Fine Pastries.
- Richland Community College (Decatur Illinois)
Computer Graphics Instructor (2000 to 2001)
Responsible for teaching two courses in desktop publishing software for the Mac. The class introduces the student to basic graphic design and layout principles.
- The Whole Life Center (Champaign Illinois)
Director (1995 to 1998)
Responsible for the creation, development, and promotion of all aspects of a holistic study center in downtown Champaign.
- Creative Black Book (New York City)
Studio Manager (1992)
Responsible for executing advertising, editorial and promotion materials for a nationally recognized photography sourcebook publisher. Production involved conventional mechanical board work as well as utilizing Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator on a Macintosh system. Also responsible for scheduling and hiring freelance studio artists.
- New York State Society of CPAs (New York City)
Graphic Designer (1987 to 1989)
Responsible for the design and execution of promotional literature for the society's continuing education programs. Also responsible for hiring and directing a variety of freelance artists.
Education
- Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
BFA in Graphic Design 1987
- Parkland College, Champaign Illinois
Fine Arts 1982 to 1984
Awards and Achievements
- Ad Club of Champaign-Urbana CHAAMP Award
- Neenah Paper Letterhead Competition Merit Award
- Wright Street Gallery Exhibition
- Andrae Electric Merit Scholarship
- Liz Claiborne Poster Competition Finalist
Portfolio and references available upon request