EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Graduated with Honors May 2008
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
My general work experience includes graphic design, visual art, customer service, marketing, event planning, and art gallery administration. I have worked directly with high end clients, artists, students, public, customers, and children. Strong creative ability coupled with communication and organization skills, and computer knowledge.
Store Sign Artist, since July 2008
TRADER JOE'S (Chicago, IL)
-Produce handmade store signage for all products, displays, and events
-Paint original large-scale murals inside and outside store
-Emphasize and enhance the Trader Joe's Brand
-Worked with co-artist and store Captain to redesign store graphics standards, guidelines, and procedures
-Prioritize, multi-task, and problem-solve in a timely manner
-Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
-Provide friendly and efficient service to customers and coworkers
Freelance Sign Artist and Muralist, since 2009
-Contract work with Chicago area restaurants, retailers, businesses, and private clients
-Clients include Native Foods Cafe, Butcher & The Burger, Specialty's Cafe, Chic Antique, and the City of Chicago
-Custom freehand chalkboard illustrations and menus using soft pastel and paint marker
Artist, March 2009 - March 2010
PAUL MINNIHAN STUDIOS, INC. (Chicago, IL)
-Painted decorative finishes and murals in high end homes, restaurants, salons, and other commercial spaces
-Worked with designers, architects, and business and home owners to create custom wall coverings
Section Leader at SOFA CHICAGO 2010 & 2011, November 2010, 2011
THE ART FAIR COMPANY, INC. (Chicago, IL)
-Provided individualized assistance to 12 galleries during booth setup and teardown at this major international art fair
-Relayed information between gallerists, artists, technicians, and art fair staff
-Addressed and resolved problems, processed special work orders
Head Graphic Designer for Registered Student Organizations, August 2007 - May 2008
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ILLINI UNION MARKETING DEPARTMENT (Champaign, IL)
-Managed own office
-Completed multiple projects within tight deadlines
-Designed posters, brochures, table tents, logos, and websites for student organizations and university departments
-Coordinated project printing with Student Resource Center
-Developed ad campaign to promote sales in University bookstore
Freelance Graphic Designer, since 2005
-Posters, album artwork, concert programs, fliers, and websites for Champaign and Chicago-based rock bands, performance groups, and artists
-Invitations for baby showers, weddings, graduation parties, etc.
-Business and orgnizations logos
-Have worked with printing companies, both online and local, to produce professional full-color materials
Gallery Assistant, June 2009 - August 2009
ANN NATHAN GALLERY (Chicago, IL)
-Managed inventory and databases
-Handled client/artist phone and email communications, scheduled appointments
-Interacted with the public on a daily basis
-Assisted with sales negotiations
-Handled art and installed exhibitions
-Coordinated marketing and mailings for exhibitions, hosted exhibition opening events
-Designed bi-fold card for Summer 2009 exhibition promotion
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks
Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel
ArtSystems, ArtBase (gallery management software)
Internet Research, Social Media, Website/Blog Content Creation and Management, Search Engine Optimization
Office Equipment
Type 93 WPM
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Graduated with Honors May 2008
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
My general work experience includes graphic design, visual art, customer service, marketing, event planning, and art gallery administration. I have worked directly with high end clients, artists, students, public, customers, and children. Strong creative ability coupled with communication and organization skills, and computer knowledge.
Store Sign Artist, since July 2008
TRADER JOE'S (Chicago, IL)
-Produce handmade store signage for all products, displays, and events
-Paint original large-scale murals inside and outside store
-Emphasize and enhance the Trader Joe's Brand
-Worked with co-artist and store Captain to redesign store graphics standards, guidelines, and procedures
-Prioritize, multi-task, and problem-solve in a timely manner
-Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
-Provide friendly and efficient service to customers and coworkers
Freelance Sign Artist and Muralist, since 2009
-Contract work with Chicago area restaurants, retailers, businesses, and private clients
-Clients include Native Foods Cafe, Butcher & The Burger, Specialty's Cafe, Chic Antique, and the City of Chicago
-Custom freehand chalkboard illustrations and menus using soft pastel and paint marker
Artist, March 2009 - March 2010
PAUL MINNIHAN STUDIOS, INC. (Chicago, IL)
-Painted decorative finishes and murals in high end homes, restaurants, salons, and other commercial spaces
-Worked with designers, architects, and business and home owners to create custom wall coverings
Section Leader at SOFA CHICAGO 2010 & 2011, November 2010, 2011
THE ART FAIR COMPANY, INC. (Chicago, IL)
-Provided individualized assistance to 12 galleries during booth setup and teardown at this major international art fair
-Relayed information between gallerists, artists, technicians, and art fair staff
-Addressed and resolved problems, processed special work orders
Head Graphic Designer for Registered Student Organizations, August 2007 - May 2008
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ILLINI UNION MARKETING DEPARTMENT (Champaign, IL)
-Managed own office
-Completed multiple projects within tight deadlines
-Designed posters, brochures, table tents, logos, and websites for student organizations and university departments
-Coordinated project printing with Student Resource Center
-Developed ad campaign to promote sales in University bookstore
Freelance Graphic Designer, since 2005
-Posters, album artwork, concert programs, fliers, and websites for Champaign and Chicago-based rock bands, performance groups, and artists
-Invitations for baby showers, weddings, graduation parties, etc.
-Business and orgnizations logos
-Have worked with printing companies, both online and local, to produce professional full-color materials
Gallery Assistant, June 2009 - August 2009
ANN NATHAN GALLERY (Chicago, IL)
-Managed inventory and databases
-Handled client/artist phone and email communications, scheduled appointments
-Interacted with the public on a daily basis
-Assisted with sales negotiations
-Handled art and installed exhibitions
-Coordinated marketing and mailings for exhibitions, hosted exhibition opening events
-Designed bi-fold card for Summer 2009 exhibition promotion
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks
Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel
ArtSystems, ArtBase (gallery management software)
Internet Research, Social Media, Website/Blog Content Creation and Management, Search Engine Optimization
Office Equipment
Type 93 WPM
