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SKILLS
• Experienced in Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2.
• Worked on various commissioned projects - advertising, fashion illustrations, digital art, website designs, logo designs, murals, acrylic paintings.
• Dependable, motivated and excellent work ethic.

EDUCATION
• Pursuing Master of Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design 2006-Present
• Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Interior Merchandising at Mars Hill College 2001-2004
• High School Diploma -Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI 1998-2001

WORK EXPERIENCE
• Graphic Designer and Fashion illustrationist - Sophie Magazine and Iwanna.
• New Products Co-Manager at Manual Woodworkers and Weavers, Hendersonville, NC
• Visual Merchandiser, Kohl’s Department Store ,
• Art Intern at Lark Books - book publishing company, Asheville, NC 05/2004 – 08/2004

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
• Savannah College of Art and Design Artistic and Academic Fellowship
• Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant of $10,000 - won for excellence in realistic sculpture piece, pencil drawing and painting
• Full scholarship for Interlochen Arts Academy – won based on artistic ability
• Textile Fiber Art Recognition –won based on workmanship and creativeness with textiles and fibers
• “Alpha Chi Honor Society” Member – for academic achievement at Mars Hill College
• “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” Member – for academic achievement
• Mars Hill College Award for Academic Excellence