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Resume
Employment & Relevant Experience
University Galleries at Illinois State : Normal, Il
Student Gallery Assistant
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Collaborate with curators regarding content and design for Exhibition introductory vinyl.
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Provide drafts and incorporate feedback into final product utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Sir Cuts A Lot vinyl cutting software.
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Assist with installation and deinstallation of Exhibitions.
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Prepare space utilizing light maintenance and painting.
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Pack, unpack and hang artwork according to directives from curator or artist.
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Greet visitors and educate them about current exhibitions. Provide tours as needed.
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Open and close gallery including securing building and setting alarm system.
Jeffrey Allens : Normal, Il
Custom Framer
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Work primarily in the custom framing department. Collaborate with customers regarding custom framing and provide recommendations based on cost, measurements and overall appearance of artwork.
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Assemble artwork into frames according to preferences from customers.
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Executed cash transactions for customer purchases.
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Maintained store organization and cleanliness.
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Provided customer service in person and telephonically.
Design Streak Studio : Normal, Il
Student Intern
July 2022 - Present
September 2023 - Present
August 2023 - May 2024
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Collaborate with local businesses and ISU departments regarding one-time projects
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Work with other students to research, create and present graphic design options based on specifics from businesses.
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Designs chosen for ISU 27th Annual WGSS Research Symposium; Office of International Engagement- Indian Cultural Festival; and Design Streak Studio Logo.
Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse: Homewood, IL
Volunteer
July 2022
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Collaborated with a Domestic Violence Agency and created t-shirt logos and buttons for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Homewood Flossmoor High School: EDDA Art and Literary Magazine: Flossmoor, IL
Art Director
2019 - 2020
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Created cover art for High School literary magazine.
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
2020 - 2024
I received my Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design at Illinois State University. I also received a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on Photography and Creative Technologies. My coursework includes advanced topics in user experience design, interactive media, and digital marketing.
Education
Illinois State University Graphic Design Outstanding Student Award April 2024
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2024 Student Annual Exhibition at University Galleries
Recognition
Robert Small Award for Writing in Art History/Visual Culture April 2023
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2023 Student Annual Exhibition at University Galleries
Irving S. and Joan Tick Award in Printmaking April 2023
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2023 Student Annual Exhibition at University Galleries
Audience Choice Award Third Place April 2023
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Foxtail Film Festival
Adobe Creative Suite - Microsoft Office - HTML & CSS - Wix Website Creator - Photography - Videography - Video Editing - Printmaking (Intaglio, Lithography) - Vinyl Installation -Customer Service