student resumes

GC graduating student resumes Graphic Communications majors at Clemson University are known for their practical, hands-on backgrounds. They are well-rounded, having taken technical course work covering all areas of production in all the major printing processes as well as a variety of business, management, marketing, and computer science courses. In addition, they complete a minimum of two internships in the industry. The Department of Graphic Communications graduates a group of talented students at each of the University’s three annual commencements—May, August, and December. Please take this opportunity to review the on-line credentials of those students nearing graduation. This information is provided in a PDF format for your convenience. The bookmarks on the left list the names of graduating seniors. If these bookmarks are not visible, click the navigation icon to show them. The resumés can be viewed by scrolling through the names alphabetically or by using the bookmarked links to the left. To contact any of these prospective candidates, simply click on the direct e-mail links contained within their resumés. If you have problems with this file, please contact Emily Jones, eejones@clemson.edu KEVIN BOLLMAN Permanent Address: 29 Granaston Lane Darien, CT 06820 (203) 981-5963 Kbollma@clemson.edu Current Address: 2439 University Station Clemson, SC 29631 (203) 981-5963 Education: Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications December 2008 Dual Minor: Business Administration and Advertising GPA in Major: 3.23/4.0 Cooperative Education Certificate Dean’s List 2008 Skills & Activities: • Member of the Delta Chi Fraternity • Fundraising Chairman (2006–2007) • Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, and QuarkXpress • Alternate language experience in Spanish Employment Experience: New London Communications Atlanta, Georgia 15-week internship Fall 2007 • Project coordinator, sales support, and Ecommerce • Spent 10 weeks as a customer service representative and coordinator for First Artworks • Parameters included digital printing and variable database management Ambling Management Corp. Central, SC Community Assistant Spring/Summer 2007 • Marketing assistant in charge of promoting an apartment complex • Developed skills in customer relations, advertising, sales, and property management Vertis, Inc Manassas, Virginia 12-week internship Summer 2006 • Developed valuable experience in the departments of management, human resources, prepress, plate assembly, press operations/maintenance, and shipping • Instrumented the initiation of a Warehouse Management System for the division • Focus was to introduce a computer tracking system to the facility enabling better organization and on-demand product information • Cut cost and improved efficiency • Managed and installed division security system Nielsen’s Garden Shop and Nursery General Employee • Sales and customer relations • Managed and trained new employees Darien, Connecticut Summer 2004, 2005, & 2008 Jonathan Scott Brannock 317 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson, SC 29631 Cell: (803) 627-1066 jbranno@clemson.edu Education: Clemson University: December 2008 Bachelor of Science Graphic Communications Minor in Business Administration Cooperative Education Certificate Work Experience: 1/07–7/07 Spectra True Colour Prepress Intern • Performed all prepress work including file preparation, color correction, and editing for offset and digital printing • Produced projects which involved complete design to print workflow C L & D Graphics Press Room Intern • Performed all tasks in a flexographic plant including plate maker, ink technician, press assistant, rewind, and office work • Prepared reports in order to assist workflow and improve press times Utili/Serve, LLC Assistant Project Manager • Performed various tasks in a substation in order to re-cable and re-wire the station • Oversaw scheduling, materials, and safety for various work crews 5/06–8/06 5/04–8/08 Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Windows 98-XP, Mac OS X 10.4 and later, Freehand, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Quark 7, Enfocus Pitstop Pro, Prinergy Workflow System, Apple iWeb Honors and Activities: Eagle Scout, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha Vice President, Pi Kappa Alpha Fundraising Chairman, Pi Kappa Alpha Rush Committee, Clemson Connect Welcome Leader, Clemson Philanthropy and Service Council, Student Alumni Association, Special Olympics Volunteer, Relay For Life Volunteer, Steve Camp Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Life Scholarship Recipient, SGIA International Gold Ribbon Winner Permanent Address 57 Old Still Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 Joshua Brown Email: jebrown@clemson.edu Cell Phone: (803) 586-9104 Current Address 230 Campus Dr. Unit I Central, SC 29630 EDUCATION Clemson University Bachelor of Science Graphic Communication Minor in Business Administration Cooperative Education Certificate Dec. 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Fall 2007 Eastern Business Forms Inc. Intern • Designed and created layouts for administrative documents • Full-filled orders for customer • Updated medical form layouts for fiscal use Anderson, SC Summer 2007 Marketing Research David, Sparks, & Associates Clemson, SC • Conducted customer satisfaction surveys • Recorded data from outside vendors and service organizations Summer 2006 Intern Pratt Corporation Indianapolis, IN • Created and implemented standard operating conditions industrial printing presses • Reduced ‘change over’ times between jobs on press by 35% • Lead operations on 3 industrial printing presses VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Summer 2008 6th District Omega Boy’s Camp King, NC • Lived with campers and served as a role model • Conducted activities that enhanced self-esteem, confidence, and interaction among youth • Enhanced communication skills in youth Spring 2008 Recreation League Soccer Coach Clemson, SC • Coordinated league game schedule • Planned and conducted multiple team practices each week • Mentored players and assisted in social development Fall 2007 7th District Episcopal Church Conference Greenville, SC • Supervised scheduled activities • Produced a performance by a group of 6-11 year olds AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Technical Association for Graphic Arts, Clemson University National Pan-Hellenic Council, Clemson University Minority Council, Clemson University National Society for Black Engineers, Clemson University Fall 2005–Present Spring 2006–Present Fall 2005–Present Spring 2005–Fall 2007 Fall 2004–Spring 2005 ANDY COSTA EDUCAT ION Clemson University 8 East Indian Tr. Taylors, SC 29687 (Cell) 864- 608-4158 andrewc@clemson.edu Clemson, South Carolina December 2008 Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Cooperative Education Certificate WORK EXPER IENCE Spectra True Colour Special Projects Intern • • • • Worked in offset lithography and digital print production area Formatted, imposed Adobe InDesign files for output Made proofs, plates, and assisted the shipping/receiving department Participated in scheduling and department meetings Indianapolis, Indiana January–May 2006 Columbia, South Carolina May–August 2007 Pratt Corporation Production Intern • • • • Assisted in large format screen printing production area, and screen preparation area Worked closely with color management and quality control teams Calibrated digital color printers Participated in Lean Manufacturing training seminar COMPUTER SKILLS • • • • Adobe Creative Suite 3 Microsoft Office Suite QuarkXPress Adobe Dreamweaver ACTIV ITIES/ AWAR DS • • • • • • Technical Association of Graphic Arts (TAGA), Clemson University Student Chapter Dean’s List 2007 Clemson Intramural Sports Official Greenville Special Olympics Volunteer Clemson FCA North Myrtle Beach Ocean Lifeguard 235 Willow Court #91 • Central, South Carolina 29630 Cell: 229.344.5374 • Email: ansley@clemson.edu Ansley J. Cotton Education Clemson University Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications Major GPA: 3.26 Cooperation Education Certificate Clemson, South Carolina December 2008 Related Experience Rogers Design Studio Graphic Designer Rogers Design Studio Graphic Design Intern Worked directly with clients for various design jobs Followed strict corporate guidelines Met monthly deadlines for advertisements Associated Packaging Inc. Graphic Design Intern Designed and laid out artwork for customers Created in-house corporate identity projects Freelance Graphic Designer Designed various projects for businesses in the area Liberty, South Carolina May 2008–present Liberty, South Carolina December 2007–April 2008 Greer, South Carolina December 2006–May 2007 January 2004–present Other Work Experience Griffin’s Sports Bar and Grill Server Bailey’s Sports Grille Server Clemson, South Carolina July 2007–December 2007 Greenville, South Carolina October 2003–August 2007 Awards PICA Award 2005 PICA Award 2007 Screen Printing Offset Lithography Computer Skills Adobe Creative Suite 3 • QuarkXpress • Fusion Pro • Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Windows XP • Mac OSX Olivia H. Emerson E-mail: oemerso@clemson.edu Permanent Address 5 Spaulding St. Concord, NH 03301 (Home) 603-224-5747 EDUCATION Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Cooperative Education Certificate PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE International Paper Print Production Intern • Preflighted jobs for the Food Service Division • Formatted customer artwork to template • Updated templates to meet press specifications Prestige Label Co., Inc. General Intern • Worked on creative and administrative projects • General customer service work • Prepress management tasks ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Helms & Company, Inc. Technical Assistant • New Hampshire Imaging Services billing • Data entry, sorting, and confirmation Town and Country Reprographics, Inc. General Intern • Design and layout • Assembly of projects using a DocuTech • Folding, binding, and packaging of small jobs TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite 3 • Dreamweaver • After Effects • QuarkXpress Microsoft Office Suite • Windows XP and Mac OS X Operating Systems AWARDS • 2006 Pica Award, Best of Category: Flexographic Printing (process color) • 2006 Gutenberg Award, 3rd Place: Screen Printing (process color) Concord, NH January 2005–April 2005 Clemson, SC January 2007–April 2008 Clemson, SC December, 2008 Local Address 377 B Cross Creek Rd. Central, SC 29630 (Cell) 603-731-3806 Burgaw, NC May 2006–August 2006 Concord, NH Spring 2004 Meghan Frierson (c) (803) 465-0618 332 Barberry Drive Lexington, S.C. 29072 mfriers@clemson.edu Education Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina Bachelor of Science, December 2008 Major: Graphic Communications Minor: Communications with an Advertising Option Cooperative Education Certificate GPA: 3.0 Work Experience Freddie Mac: June — August 2008 I participated in the summer intern program as a Production Coordinator in the Brand, Advertising, and Design unit within Corporate and Marketing Communications. My responsibilities included participating in project meetings, developing schedules, developing print and premium specifications for estimating, trafficking both internal and external proofs, and providing vendors with specific print, finishing, and distribution instructions. Source4: January — May 2007 I worked as an intern Project Manager for the sales representatives in the company. I was an intermediary between the client and the vendor. My responsibilities included researching promotional products, requesting pricing, ordering samples, and participating in the proofing process. Related Skills Proficient in both Macintosh and Windows systems Skilled in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Skilled in Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Membership Fall 2004 — Present: Zeta Tau Alpha, Social Sorority Fall 2004 — Present: IPTAY Fall 2004 — Present: SAA Fall 2004 — Present: Intramural Sports Clemson University • Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communications • GPA in Graphic Communications 3.3 University of South Carolina • Student in Liberal Arts (emphasis in Graphic Design) • Transferred to Clemson University Fall 2005 Clemson, SC December 2008 Columbia, SC August 2003- May 2005 • Adobe Creative Suite 3 • Microsoft Office • Adobe Acrobat • Mac/PC platforms • Experience with HTML & Adobe Dream Weaver • Onyx Production House 7.0 TruColor Printing • Full/Part Time Hire • Inside sales/sales support • Marketing TekGraf Corporation • Internship/Part-Time Hire • Operated operating and maintaining HP 8,000, 9,000 series Campus Banner + Design • Part Time Hire • Graphic design • Operating HP 5500 Design Jet and free standing laminator • Finishing techniques RR Donnelly/State Printing • Internship • Pre-press/preflight • Proofing Greenville, SC May 2008- Present Greenville, SC August 2007- May 2008 Clemson, SC September 2005- August 2007 Columbia, SC May 2006-August 2006 Robert W. Gaddy V Education: Clemson University Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications December 2008 Professional Work Experience: International Paper Graphics Hub Corrugated Design Intern Clemson, SC May 2008–August 2008 Printmasters Inc. Bindery/Press Intern Greenville, SC January 2007–May 2007 Hieght & Kracker Design Car Wrap Specialist Lumberton, NC June 2001–July 2004 Freelance Design Work Designer/Printer NC & SC August 2005–Present Computer Skills: Activities: Devon Ried Gault Education Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Minor in Communications, Emphasis in Advertising Cooperative Education Certificate 265 Henry Court Spartanburg, SC 29306 Cell (864) 809-0203 Dgault@clemson.edu Clemson, SC December 2008 Related Work Experience National Dropout Prevention Center Student Intern • • • • Develop logo designs for publications and conference materials Prepare and modify layouts for center publications Prepare monthly literature sales report Process online literature orders October 2008 – Present Clemson, SC May 2008 – Present Freelance Design • Design logos, business cards, signs, magazine ads • Develop sales catalogs, including entire design, layout, and creation of sponsor advertisements for retail businesses such as, The Castle Prom & Bridal and Genealogy Boutique & Formals Cyber Graphics Production Art Intern • Designed brochures and displays for trade shows • Created consumer packaging using Pantone Colors and four-color process • Reviewed package designs and proofs for errors and changes • Created mechanicals and mock-ups of packaging • Prepared designs for photo shoots • Photographed food and product compositions in a studio setting Inspec Tech, Inc. Production Art Intern • Proofread designs for grammar, formatting, and spelling • Organized and made flexographic plates for printing presses • Produced magazine ads for a variety of products and services for printing companies Memphis, TN Spring 2007 Valley Head, AL Summer 2006 Technical Skills Adobe Creative Suite 3 • QuarkXpress • Quite Imposing Plus • FreeHand MX Microsoft Office Suite • Windows XP and Mac OS X Operating Systems Other Work Experience and Activities • • • • American Eagle Outfitters: Sales Associate/ Cashier Zeta Tau Alpha: Kappa Zeta Chapter, National Fraternity ZTA Big Man on Campus Fundraiser Chairman Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Student Chapter 2005 – Present 2004 – 2008 2005 – 2006 September 2008 – Present Jordan Gorski 2682 Landing Pointe Drive Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (C) 908-797-0908 jgorski@clemson.edu Education Clemson University December 2008 Experience Cyber Graphics Memphis, Tennessee Technology Service Intern Summer 2008 Vertis Communications Irving, Texas Color Engineering Intern Fall 2006 Proficiencies Honors and Activities Meredith Leigh Grady mgrady@clemson.edu, (c) 864-554-0730 http://people.clemson.edu/~mgrady/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrady/ Education Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications, December 2008 Minor in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising Cooperative Education Certificate GPA: 3.33 Related Work Experience Intern: Graphic/Marketing Designer, May 2008–August 2008 Hubbell Lighting Inc., Greenville, South Carolina • Helped implement the new design template for the Createchange™ brochure series, which promotes energy-efficient light fixtures • Created marketing bulletins, flyers and spec. sheets for lighting fixtures Freelancer: Photographer, January 2008–April 2008 Cryovac/Sealed Air Corporation, Simpsonville, South Carolina • Photographed plastic food packaging to create a photo library Intern: Graphic Designer/Photographer, August 2007–December 2007 Blue Ridge Paper Products, Canton, North Carolina • Worked on marketing team for the Milk Rocks! campaign • Designed postcards and brochures to help promote the Milk Rocks! campaign to dairies and schools nationwide • Designed a milk carton that will be produced commercially for schools in Texas Other Work Experience Waitress, May 2005–April 2007 Chili’s Grill & Bar, Anderson, SC; Greenville, SC; Charlotte, NC Computer Skills Mac OS X, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows Extracurricular Activities • Photography Editor’s Assistant, Clemson University TAPS yearbook, January 2008–Present • Gamma Epsilon Tau, Clemson University’s Graphics Honor Society, February 2008–Present • Intramural sports (soccer and basketball) Honors & Awards Palmetto Scholarship Recipient: 2004–2008 Prince Alumni Scholarship Recipient: 2004–2008 Dean’s List: Spring 2006, Spring 2007 President’s List: Spring 2008 First Place, Four Color Process, Specialty Graphics Imaging Association Trade Show, 2006 Student Award, Four Color Process, Flexographic Technical Association, 2008 L G Education LINDSEY R. GRIFFIN 401 Lindsay Road Apt #2 Clemson, SC 29631 lgriffi@clemson.edu Cell (864) 590-4057 Clemson University: Clemson, South Carolina Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Cumulative GPA: 3.1/4.0 • Cooperative Education Certificate Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, South Africa Study Abroad Program • International studies in the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences December 2008 Spring 2007 Industry Work Experience Sealed Air Cryovac Food Packaging: Simpsonville, South Carolina Spring 2008 Coordinator Internship • Supported Graphics Coordinators in monitoring jobs as they moved through Graphics Services • Researched, documented, coordinated, and expedited customers request through the Graphics Services Department • Provided information for sales orders working with SAP database and Mainframe, assisted with data clean-up projects, obtained data information using different searches and generated billing reports • Developed a tour guide overview to aid in tours of the Graphics Services Department State Printing, An RR Donnelley Company: Columbia, South Carolina Summer 2006 Outside Purchases Internship • Acquired skills in production scheduling and outside purchases • Assisted in daily supervisor meetings reviewing production activity • Worked with Access database for scheduling the daily production process, ordering dies, and vendor paperwork • Utilized time management, communication, and multi-tasking skills Computer Skills • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite CS 3, FreehandMX, QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Office Suite Accomplishments Taga (Technical Association for the Graphic Arts)—Student Chapter Sigma Alpha Lambda Fraternity (National Leadership and honors organization) South Carolina LIFE scholarship recipient Fall 2005–Spring 2005 Fall 2004–present Fall 2004–present ADRIAN J. HICKCOX Permanent: 811 Mt. Pleasant Road • Mars, PA 16046 Current: 202 Berkeley Place Circle • Clemson, SC 29631 Cell: 412.585.0171 • ahickco@clemson.edu EDUCATION Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Minor in Business Administration Cooperative Education Certificate GPA: 3.60/4.0 Clemson, SC December 2008 WORK EXPERIENCE Leo Burnett USA, Inc. Chicago, IL Print Production Intern June 2008–August 2008 • Worked with digital workflow team to develop/launch new workflow program • Collaborated with fellow interns to build a new ad campaign for Bally Total Fitness • Maintained high level of organization and met extremely tight deadlines Department of Graphic Communications Undergraduate Lab Assistant • One of three undergraduate assistants in program • Worked with students to complete design and print projects • Strengthened communication and time management skills Clemson, SC August 2006–Present Clemson Student Affairs Publications Project Manager • Produced 16-page brochure for Department of Campus Recreation • Acted as designer, copywriter, photo shoot director and print buyer • Gained valuable experience working with client relationships Clemson, SC January 2008–May 2008 DPS Sporting Club Development Company Charleston, SC Production Intern January 2007–May 2007 • Designed/re-sized advertisements for major publications • Served as communication liaison between marketing and production personnel • Assisted the Traffic and Production Manager with job workflow Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square Pittsburgh, PA Assistant Box Office Manager May 2006–August 2006 • Handled daily ticket sales for major concert venue • Created reports to present to upper management • Managed team of employees to put on fourteen premiere shows and events ACTIVITIES Vice President of Clemson Men’s Club Volleyball Team Student Assistant for Clemson Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team Graphic Communications Student Advisory Board Member National Society for Collegiate Scholars Member HONORS Outstanding GC Academic Achievement Award (2006–2007; 2007–2008) Outstanding GC Undergraduate Assistant Award (2007–2008) Outstanding GC 207 Student of the Year Award (2006–2007) PGSF, EDSF, PLGA and Edgar H. Snider Scholarship Recipient (2007–2008) PGSF and David O. Sheriff Scholarship Recipient (2008–2009) Dean’s List (Five semesters) ohn avid Permanent Address 24 Nuffield RD. Charleston, South Carolina 29407 Cell 843.813.3677 • johndavidhill5@gmail.com Hill Current Address 155 Anderson Hwy. Apt. 533 Clemson, South Carolina 29631 • h p://people.clemson.edu/~hill5/ Education Clemson University Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communication Cooperative Education Certificate December 2008 Related Work Experience Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Charleston, SC Graphic Design Intern January–May 2007 • Designed promotional and supplemental pieces for events and activities • Collaborate on the planning and organization of events • Compile and create monthly web events pages Standard Register Toccoa, GA Graphic Design Intern May–August 2008 • Logo and artwork recreation • Development of protocols and procedures for design and production tasks • Development of internship program for the future Freelance Charleston, SC Graphic Design & Photography 2004–Present • Company branding and identity • Designed logos, business card, vehicle identity layout, web elements • Variety of Photography: landscape, portrait, marketing Additional Experience Lowcountry Tile Contractors Inc. Charleston, SC Warehouse Manager Summer 2001–2005 • Organizer of delivery & installation of marble, tile, & stone fabricated interiors Computer Skills • Competent in both PC and Mac OS • Microsoft Office • Adobe Creative Suite 3 • • Adobe Flash CS3 • AutoCAD • Laytran Prediction Proof • Activities • Class of 2004 highest average Visual Arts at Charleston County School of The Arts 2004 • South Carolina State art award for Environmental Design 2003 • Eagle Scout Award 2003 Kimberly L. Horne 107 Harbeson Lane, Saint George, SC 29477 Cell Phone: 843.560.2410 hornek2@yahoo.com Education Clemson University Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications Minor: Communications: Advertising Cooperative Education Certificate Clemson, SC December 2008 Overall GPA: 2.83 GC GPA: 3.2 Related Work Experience DPS Sporting Club Development Charleston, SC Intern Summer 2008 • Resized various ads for publication for Turks and Caicos Sporting Club, Snake River Sporting Club and Greenbrier Sporting Club • Used WordPress and SlideShowPro to update daily blogs for the developments • Created business cards for the three developments • Daily meetings with customers and printers on active projects • Daily coordination of active jobs using the Basecamp System Group 360 Visual Communications St. Louis, MO Intern Spring 2007 • Worked with project coordinator to assist on yearly Ralston Foods coupon book • Assisted on in-house photo shoots for coupon book • Assisted in acquiring props for the photo shoots • Daily meetings to coordinate designer’s schedules Software Experience Adobe Creative Suite 3 Quark Xpress Dreamweaver Microsoft Office WordPress SlideShowPro Vimeo Basecamp Other Work Experience Wild Wing Café Hostess and Server March 2006–Present • Made reservations for a dining room with limited seating, created efficient seating charts, and welcomed guests • Responsible for knowing and communicating nightly specials and details of all food and drink preparations Emily E. Jones eejones@clemson.edu Current Address: 235 N. Clemson Ave. • Clemson, SC 29631 • (c) 843-230-0249 Permanent Address: 2628 Trotter Rd • Florence, SC 29501 • 843-662-3359 Education Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications December 2008 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Minor: Travel and Tourism Overall GPA: 3.28/4.0 Cooperative Education Certificate Charleston Magazine, Charleston, SC Design Intern, May 2008–August 2008 • Participated in all levels of the production process including image research, topic organization, layout design, and layout finishing. • Communicated with editors, designers, and article subjects to develop layout designs. • Collaborated with photographers to set-up and style fashion, product, and local interest photo shoots. Menu Works Inc., Atlanta, GA Sales Prospector, January 2007–May 2007 • Surveyed restaurants daily by traveling to qualifying locations and observing current menus, restaurant potential, and management interest. • Collected, organized, and transmitted restaurant data to management through the company database. • Became the highest performing Sales Prospector by regularly exceeding daily goals set by management. Internships Related Experience Delta Delta Delta Vice President of Public Relations–one year Delta Delta Delta First Friday Committee Chair–one year High School Yearbook Staff–two years High School Yearbook Sports Editor–one year Adobe Creative Suite 3, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office President’s List (two semesters), Dean’s List (five semesters), LIFE Scholarship Recipient Delta Delta Delta Sorority, IPTAY, Student Alumni Association, Intramural Sports Damon’s Restaurant, North Myrtle Beach, SC Waitress, May 2005–August 2005 Computer Skills Honors Activities Other Experience 911 BERKELEY PLACE CIRCLE • CLEMSON, SC 29631 PHONE 412-999-7307 • E-MAIL JKLEIN@CLEMSON.EDU JESSICA L. KLEIN EDUCATION Clemson University Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications Dual Minor: Advertising & Business Administration Cooperative Education Certificate WORK EXPERIENCE Clemson, SC December 2008 GPA: 3.84/4.0 CICA Web Design & Graphic Design Artist • Freelance design artist for the Construction Industry Cooperative Alliance (CICA) • Created the brand, image and logo that is now known and recognized as CICA • Designed three different brochures using variable data for the different areas of CICA’s campaign and marketing agenda • Collaborated with leaders to design, create & promote CICA through the internet by creating a custom made, easy to use website Clemson, SC Spring 2008–present Cyber Graphics Production Art Intern • Designed artwork and fundraising promotion campaign for Family Time Butter Popcorn • Personal graphic designer, production artist and print consultant for My Cup of Tea • Helped produce, print and assemble trade show booths for Cyber Graphics, Family Time Popcorn & Bryce Corp. • Primary graphic designer and production artist for The Salvation Army silent auction • Assisted in photography and retouching of images Memphis, TN August–December 2007 The Lab Production Art Intern • Took the lead roll in the research of the job costing and tracking software development team • Collaborated with clients in customer service department; client list includes Rolex, Jaguar, Manhattan, NY May–August 2007 Armani, Aéropostale, M&M’s, Levi Jeans, Kenneth Cole, Wall Street Journal, RBK NFL Apparel • Worked with BBH Advertising Agency’s and participated in color correction on ads • Assistant digital photograph tech for Vera Bradley photo shoot for 2007 Christmas Catalog • Organized and scheduled jobs for the Jaguar XK & XKR 2008 brochure Group360 Visual Communications Trading Intern • • • • Maintained the schedule of jobs in production Completed special projects for the Harley Davidson Parts & Accesory Book (999 pages) Retouched & organized other special projects for Motorola, Converse, BMW, and IBM ads Worked in proofing department laminating Kodak Approval proofs for all projects Chicago, IL May–August 2006 AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED President’s List Honoree • Achieved a 4.0 during the academic semester Four semesters Three semesters Spring 2008 & 2007 Fall 2007–Spring 2008 Spring 2006 Fall 2006 Fall 2006 Dean’s List Honoree • Achieved at least a 3.5 during the academic semester Senior Academic Achievement Award • Acknowledgement of 4.0 in all Graphic Communication classes Steven Pundt Memorial Scholarship • Awarded by the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors PICA (Printing Industries of the Carolinas) Award • Won first place for Four-Color Process screen print job Product Redesign for Vicks Vapo Rub • Redesign was chosen as one of the top two redesigns by Proctor & Gamble ASPT Screen Printing Student Award • SGIA International Competition award winner VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Clemson University’s Business Writing Logo Redesign Graphic Designer Anderson County Humane Shelter Graphic Designer International Awareness Festival Photographer Hickory Creek Kennel Advertising Designer ACTIVITIES & SKILLS Online Portfolio www.clemson.edu/~jklein Spring 2007 Fall 2007 Spring 2005 Summer/Winters 2000-present • Computer experience with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Dreamweaver, Freehand Jeremy Daniel K yzer jkyzer@clemson.edu 600 Anderson Hwy Apt 612 Clemson, SC 29631 (803) 467-5573 Education Clemson University • Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications • Minor in Business Adminstration • Cooperative Education Certificate August 2003–December2008 Work Experience Sonoco Institute at Clemson University • Performed graphics research as it relates to packaging • Assisted in external research • Created FTA FIRST 4.0 CD labels to G7 specifications Cryovac • Assisted with training of Graphics Department in SAP Software • Learned graphics workflow to assist with training • Created and implemented employee incentive program for SAP Clemson University Flexographic Training • • • • Assisted in flexographic narrow-web training classes Performed and assisted with research Created processes for better pressroom operations Created files and plates for industry testing January 2007–August 2007 August 2007–May 2008 May 2008–August 2008 August 2008–December 2008 International Paper • • • • Received and assembled artwork to fit a template Trapped, proofread, and checked designs for other printing requirements Generated files to be sent to plate maker Developed new methods for better quality control Leadership and Activities Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity August 2004–December 2008 • Secretary: Responsible for chapter paperwork, minutes, etc. • T-shirt Chair: Responsible for hiring and working with screen printers. • Alumni Chair: Responsible for alumni relations. Honors and Awards • • • • Elsie K. Bissell Award for Research in Graphic Communications Third Place Gutenberg Award (Lithography – Spot Color) PICA Award of Excellence (Offset Printing: Duotones, Finished) Palmetto Life Scholarship Recipient 2007–2008 2007 2006 2003-2007 Adam Laney 152 Saluda View Drive • Easley, South Carolina 29640 cell phone: (864) 419-0398 • email: rlaney@clemson.edu Education: Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications, Minor in Advertising GPA: 3.67 Cooperative Education Certificate Internships: Cyber Graphics: Memphis, Tennessee Customer Service Intern January 2008–May 2008 Worked with customers on plate orders Preflight TIFF’s for platemaking Worked with Virtual Ticket, Job Manager, and DotSpy Filmed and edited videos for Cyber Graphics and Bryce Corporation Created magazine ads for Cyber Graphics and Bryce Corporation Litho Industries, an RR Donnelley Company: Durham, North Carolina Intern January 2007–April 2007 Press: Learned multiple skills needed for running a six-color press Post-Press and Bindery: Assembled various jobs by hand Customer Service Department: Handled paperwork for customers Prepress and Platemaking: Learned how to create plates for various sizes and jobs Quality Control: Made sure all of the products meet the standards of the customers Previous Work Experience: Vector Marketing/Cutco: Sales Representative Received extensive training in sales Made calls to possible customers Set up appointments with customers Publix: Front Service Clerk Cared for the needs of the customers Trained new employees Greenville, South Carolina June 2008–Present Easley, South Carolina January 2003–December 2006 Honors and Awards: 1st place design at the 2002 South Carolina Manufacturing Week Contest Top 15% of the Juniors and Seniors in Graphics at Clemson University Dean’s List at Clemson University 2005–2008 Skills and Computer Experience: Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • QuarkXpress Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Final Cut • Microsoft Office Suite Molly Megan Masters 153 Civic Center Blvd Apt 325 Anderson, SC 29625 cell: (864) 356-3982 mmmaste@clemson.edu Education : Clemson University, December 2008 Bachelor of Science Graphic Communications Minor in Business Administration Cooperative Education Certificate Cumulative GPA: 3.33 Work Experience : HBP Inc. Commercial Offset Printer: Sales Intern May 2008–August 2008 • Assisted with sales research, prepared presentations, and presentations made on case studies at sales meetings • Maintained and updated client contact information in Microsoft Dynamics • Trained in prepress, mailing, fulfillment, Internet services, and customer service Pratt Corporation Commercial Screen Printer: Press Room Intern January 2007–May 2007 Worked on production floor with production personnel Followed jobs through the printing process from screen preparation and exposure to quality control Studied Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma standards applications in the plant Standardized work and wrote SOP’s according to Lean Manufacturing standards • • • • Eastern Business Forms Inc. Design Specialist (Part-time) August 2006–October 2006 • Recreated and designed medical and business forms • Made prototypes of new forms • Organized office files Best Buy Customer Specialist July 2002–Present • Sales in the Home Theater, Computers, Mobile Phones, Digital Imaging, Appliances, Media, and Car Audio Departments • Customer Service • Quarterly Sales MVP received in 2003, 2004, and 2006 Computer Skills : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Digital Image Suite 10, Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Operating Systems, Dreamweaver, iMovie, Microsoft Dynamics, Adobe CS3, and Quark Xpress Current Address: #6 Foy Creek Clemson, SC 29631 Permanent Address: 2023 White Pine Drive North Augusta, SC 29841 (c) 803.292.9078 laurenm@clemson.edu http://www.clemson.edu/~laurenm Education Clemson University Bachelor of Science: Graphic Communications Cooperative Education Certificate Clemson, SC December 2008 Industry Experience Freelance Graphic Designer Designed logos, business card layouts, and invitations 2007–Present Purple Tuna Tees, Inc. Greenville, SC Summer 2008 Graphic Design/ Production Intern Worked with office staff on organizational projects and service quotes Assisted print manager and printing staff in screen printing products such as shirts, koozies and bags Worked with Graphic Designer on projects and designed art for printed jobs Group360 Visual Communications Production/ Image Re-touching Intern Assisted production manager in organizing and planning work Shadowed art director and image re-touch artists Helped re-touch images for magazines and catalogs Worked with Adobe Creative Suite software for image re-touching Chicago, IL Spring 2007 Related Skills Creative and mechanical skills with knowledge in composition, graphic design, layout, and experience with flexographic, lithographic, screen printing and digital printing processes Proficient in both PC and MAC platforms including the following software systems: Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office FreeHandMX QuarkXpress Activities and Work Experience Clemson, SC 356 Sushi Bar and Martini Lounge 2007–2008 Open the restaurant for business Prepare drinks in a busy, high pressure atmosphere, and ensure a pleasant dining experience Responsible for knowing food preparation and martini and drink recipes Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority-Clemson University Clemson University 2004–2007 Standards Chair, 2006. Enforced social rules and bylaws of the sorority T-shirt Chair, 2007. Designed T-shirts and found printers for sorority functions Joseph Grant Nicol 733 Harts Cove Way Seneca, SC 29678 770-656-0630 jnicol@clemson.edu Education Clemson University, Clemson, SC Bachelor of Business and Behavioral Science – December 2008 Major: Graphic Communications Minor: Advertising Cooperative Education Certificate Cumulative GPA: 3.22 Related Work Experience Printing and Converting Research Center, Clemson, SC Internships The Printing Port, Myrtle Beach, SC Prudential Carolina Real Estate (Marketing), Charleston, SC June – September 2005 May – August 2006 January – May 2007 Skills Communication Skills As an intern for The Printing Port and in the marketing department for Prudential Carolina Real Estate there were many times when I had to work in other offices with people I did not normally work with. I was able to communicate well with them to be able to finish the project on time and to their standards. Organization Skills As an intern I had to come up with my own system to keep projects prepared and organized. Computer Skills While at Clemson University and while on my internships I was taught how to use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Freehand, QuarkXpress, and use many different types of scanners. Creative Skills While in high school, college and at my internships I have been able to create a number of projects. I have created ads, posters, artwork, signs, brochures, booklets, notepads, stationary, postcards, newsletters, etc. Hard Worker Through out my life I have had jobs that required me to do a lot of hard manual work, which has helped me in school and in the office. I know how to work very hard and do so when I am needed. Clemson University, Clemson, SC Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Minor in Advertising Cumulative GPA: 3.51 December 2008 Cooperative Education Certificate Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02)–Intern (SC-02)– • Scheduled and gave Capitol Building tours • Assisted with general needs of all staff members Washington, D.C. Summer 2008 LLC–Part-time Intern The Emory Group, LLC– Spartanburg, SC • Organized and prepared work with South Carolina Universities Spring 2008 • Link between the company and the Fraternities and Sororities on campus • Scheduled sales meetings Printing–Customer Service Intern TruColor Printing– • Took customer service orders and followed them through the process • Worked in prepress, bindery, and sales • Organized inter-office workflow Southern Champion Tray, Inc.–Prepress Intern Inc.– • Designed and re-created packages for local companies • Assisted with stock designs and package designs Cove–Counselor & Sailing Instructor Camp Green Cove– • Lifeguard • Counselor for Junior campers • Sailing instructor & trip leader Mad Platter Contemporary Pottery Studio– Studio–General Employee • Worked with customers with painting and setting up • Assisted with hiring and other managerial tasks Greenville, SC Spring 2007 Chattanooga, TN Summer 2006 Tuxedo, NC Summer 2005 Columbia, SC August 2002May 2004 Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Microsoft Office Experience with PrintSmith, Quite Imposing Plus, ProfiileMaker, QuarkXPress, and FreeHand International Baccalaureate Dipoloma Recipient (A. C. Flora High School) Dean’s List & President’s List LIFE Scholarship Reciepient Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Mary Ann B. Powell 5135 Lakeshore Dr. • Columbia, SC 29206 • Cell: 803.429.2063 Email: mpowell@clemson.edu Education: Clemson University • • • • Bachelor of Science: Graphic Communications Minor: Communications with emphasis in Advertising Cooperative Education Certification Cummulative GPA: 3.42/4.00 Clemson, SC December 2008 Work Experience: South Carolina Embroidery and Screen-printing Intern • • • • Cleaned, stretched, and prepared screens for printing Designed artwork for printing Organized and shipped jobs to customers Helped prepare and load items to be embroidered Charleston, SC Fall 2007 Columbia, SC Summer 2006 DPS Development Company, LLC Assistant Production Manager- Intern • • • • Organized and scheduled jobs Processed, prepared, and sent jobs for print Requested and collected estimates and quotes from printers Designed, reorganized and resized ads for publications Activities & Awards: • • • • • • Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, T-Shirt Chairman IPTAY Collegiate Club LIFE Scholarship Home Builder’s Association Scholarship President’s List Dean’s List Computer Skills: • • • • • Adobe Creative Suite 2 & 3 Microsoft Office Macromedia Freehand MX Dreamweaver Competant in both PC and Mac operating systems Darrell Reddick Darrell@archedesigns.com 8 Courtney Circle • Greenville South Carolina, 29617 • (864) 236-8622 Education: Clemson University, Clemson, SC Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications December 2008 Employment History Arche Designs, LLC Web Developer / Graphic Designer / CEO • • • • • • • • April 2001–Present Developed websites from concept to production Conceptualized layout and created graphics and animations with Macromedia Flash Developed websites using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, MYSQL and PHP Client consultation; recommended solutions and technologies based on clients' needs and budget Search Submission and Optimization Flash Animation and basic Action Scripting Photographed subject matter for website development and graphic design Developed flyers, brochures, postcards, logos as well as other printed material Westpoint Home/Stevens Senior Graphic Artist May 2003–May 2007 • Created and developed artwork for bedding products from concept to production • Developed bedding products using textile CAD Software and Adobe Photoshop • Developed a database to aid in tracking production and development projects Westpoint Home/Stevens Backup Shift Supervisor / Training Instructor • • • • August 1997–May 2003 Managed mobile equipment operators in the distribution center Worked closely with shipping supervisor to organize and allocate workload Trained employees using standardized methods and procedures Aided in the development of standardized safety procedures Computer Skills • • • • • Advanced knowledge of HTML, DHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript Intermediate knowledge of Action Script, PHP, XML, MySQL, Access Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Professional, Macromedia Flash) Digital photography, scanning, photo editing and optimization for the web Creating documents using Microsoft Office Software Design Skills: • Creative graphic, web, print and multimedia design • Digital photography, conceptual art • Illustration using traditional and digital media and graphic art techniques • Copy Writing, Editing and Technical Writing Ja s on Row z e e 112 Regency Dr. Apt. #39 Central, SC 29630 Tel: 864-654-6739 Cell: 603-315-0894 jrowzee@clemson.edu EDUCATION Bachelor’s of Science in Graphic Communications 2008 Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina Cooperative Education Certificate EXPERIENCE Upper Valley Press North Haverhill, NH Prepress Technician • Interned 5/22/08 – 8/8/08 • • I was responsible for pre-flight of jobs received from customers working in a PDF based workflow (Prinergy Evo) for refining (conversion to CMYK or Grayscale) and then imposition. Jobs were then passed through rips for CTP machines and the plates placed on press. Proofed off press jobs to be sure they were consistent with paperproofs. Checked for misspellings, improper page order or numbering, and color con sistency. Responsible for maintaining chemical levels for the processing machines and replacing jugs of developer, or regenerator when necessary. Interned 1/15/06 – 6/8/06 Printmaster’s Greenville, SC Bindery Assistant • • • Worked on getting jobs ready to be shipped to the customer after completion. Responsible for binding jobs after printing by saddle stitch and ring bind ing. Proofing completed products before shipping to check for mistakes or color errors. Handled packing of completed jobs in boxes for shipping including shrink wrapping when necessary, and labeling. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator CS3) I am able to learn new techniques and/or systems quickly and know when to ask the right questions. Willing to work extra if needed to complete jobs. Know how to manage time wisely and get jobs done by or before deadlines. Good personal skills and willing to be a team player. Proficient in HTML coding and some Flash to apply to web design work SKILLS • • • • • • OTHER ACTIVITIES • Working on modernizing and redesigning the newletter for the South Carolina Botanical Garden • Designing logos and layout to be applied to the Clemson Formula One racing Team vehicle John C. Shell 104 PRESSLEY DRIVE • CLEMSON, SC 29631 PHONE (803) 427-4784 • JSHELL@CLEMSON.EDU Education Clemson University • • • • Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Minor in Packaging Science Cooperative Education Certificate Dean’s List 2008 Clemson, South Carolina December 2008 Major GPA: 3.28/4.0 Employment Experience International Paper GC HUB Prepress Intern • Primarily prepress production work in Illustrator • Designed artwork for production jobs Clemson, South Carolina August 2007–December 2007 Wal-Mart PMDC Intern Bentonville, Arkansas May 2006–August 2006 • Researched and produced justification of six-color carousel screen printing press • Improved business card workflow by incorporation slitter • Worked on incorporating RFID into warehouse facility CVS Pharmacy Shift B Supervisor • Counted money drawers and made bank deposits • Supervised 3-4 employees during shift • Closed and locked store Freelance • Designed multiple t-shirts for Southern Tide Camden, South Carolina December 2007–January 2008 Relevant Course Work • Package and Specialty Printing • Graphic Communications I & II • GC Mechanical Systems • Container Systems Related Skills and Abilities • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop Honors and Activities • Eagle Scout • Packaging Materials & Manufacturing • Photographic and Digital Imaging • Commercial Printing • Converting Flexible Packaging • Adobe InDesign • Beta Theta Pi Matthew J. Shenesey III Address: 100 Baldwin Lane Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 696-8631 Mobile mshenes@clemson.edu Education Clemson University, Clemson, SC Major: Graphic Communications Minor: Business Administration Concentration: Business Management Cooperative Education Certificate December 2008 Work Experience SleeveCo, Inc. – Internship Quality/Pre-Press Department • Performed quality tests • Helped implement a more efficient workflow • Characterized proofs to match press • Trained on the W&H PrimaFlex CI Flexo press Crowson Stone Printing – Internship Pre-Press Department • Made plates to run on press • Sent inking information to press • Billed jobs • Recorded plate usage and waste • Performed different customer service related activities Marathon Chevrolet Detailer • Washed/detailed cars • Minor paint work • Delivered parts Piggly Wiggly Clerk • Stocked shelves • Ran cash register • Built displays • Bagged groceries • Performed different customer service related activities Dawsonville, GA May August 2008 Columbia, SC January May 2007 Summerville, SC May August 2006 Ladson, SC 2001 2005 Other Relevant Skills Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Problem Solving Communications Kayleigh A. Shockley Design Portfolio: http://people.clemson.edu/~kshockl/314/portfoliodirectory.html • (c) 864.985.8485 • kshockl@clemson.edu • 812 Alpine Dr. Seneca, SC 29672 EDUCATION Clemson University Bachelor of Science: Graphic Communications Cooperative Education Certificate Clemson, SC December, 2008 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Fafard Inc. Graphic Designer/Intern Anderson, SC January–May 2007 • Managed deadlines and multi-tasked various projects. • Created internal promotional materials and informational booklets. • Organized file management system for graphic department. • Recreated various raster logos into vector format. • Designed and prepared point of purchase items for garden centers. • Performed research and organized expenditure project for updated computer equipment and out of house printing costs. Tiger Town Graphics Pre-press Intern Clemson, SC August 2005–January 2007 • Managed deadlines with tight time restrictions. • Provided customer service, recorded orders and design specifications. • Designed graphics from customer specifications to be screen printed on various apparel and promotional items. • Recreated artwork in vector format. • Managed and organized all pre-press operations for in-house printing. • Proofed files, made appropriate corrections, and set trapping. • Maintained supplies and calibrations for film output equipment. • Screen printed T-shirts with manual press to fulfill small orders. SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Proficient in PC and Macintosh platforms: • Adobe Creative Suite 3 • QuarkXpress • PackEdge • FreeHand MX • Dreamweaver MX • Quite Imposing • Microsoft Office AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES Gutenburg Award for 3 color screen printing design. 2005 Photography (conventional and digital), painting, vector drawing, sewing, and hiking. Jackson Sparks Jsparks@clemson.edu Current Address: 9 Foy Creek Dr. Clemson, S.C. 29631 Permanent Address: 203 Fairway Dr. Pickens, S.C. 29671 864.238.2951 Education: Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Clemson University Clemson, S.C. Cooperative Education Certificate Related Experiences: Carolina One Real Estate Charleston, S.C. December 2008 . . . . . Computer Skills: Other Activities: Graphic Designer (Internship) Summer 2008 Performed general design for the marketing department of the corporate office. Produced custom design elements for the personal marketing of over 900 real estate agents. Group 360 St. Louis, MO Graphics Intern Spring 2006 Split time between the production, customer service, packaging, creative, proofing, and wide format digital departments. Worked on production of digital files for direct order catalogs and packaging applications. Proofed, formatted, and output films for plate making. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), Quark, Microsoft Office, Digital audio editing with Cubase and ProTools. The Chi Phi Fraternity; Philanthropy chair (2006-2007) estrubl@clemson.edu • (c) 843-860-5746 120-15 Daniel Dr. • Clemson SC · 29631 EDstruble education Clemson University B.S. in Graphic Communications Cooperative Education Certificate GPA in major: 3.8/4.0 Clemson, SC industry experience Vertis RNS Washington (Fall Semester, 2006) General Intern • • • • • Prepped and proofed files Platemaker Assisted in customer service Worked first hand on production floor and maintenance Organized and set up new inventory system Manassas, VA Sealed Air/Cryovac (Summer 2008) Technical Intern Simpsonville, SC • Processed and set standards for process color jobs on bags and laminates. • Matched spot colors on anilox roll configurations to create a comparison color database. • Analyzed effects of ink film thickness on DeltaE, lightness and chroma. • Mapped possible spot color gamut for easier recognition of problem colors. technical skills Adobe Creative Suite 2 and 3 QuarkXpress Quite Imposing Plus SAP X-Rite/Gretag software Proficient on PC and Mac Macromedia Dreamweaver Microsoft Office Suite Kodak Printergy Workflow System Pro Palette Esko software Knowledgeable of G7 process activities and achievements Eagle Scout Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) Recipient of Gutenberg Award IPTAY Collegiate Club Fencing Club Armourer 2007-2008 2006 2005-2008 2006-2007 Permanent Address: 177 Ulmer Road • Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 CELL (843) 368-4981 EMAIL rulmer@clemson.edu Current Address: 843 Isaqueena Village Apt. 111 • Central, SC 29630 EDUCATION Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Cooperative Education Certificate RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Accurate Lithograph Pre-Press Intern REBECCA ULMER December 2008 May 2006–August 2006 Bluffton, South Carolina Edited files, collected files for output, set up proofs, processed plates. Designed business cards, letterhead, envelopes, forms, and posters. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Rampage, and Quark Express. Worked with clients and coworkers on multiple projects. Century Printing and Packaging Pre-Press Intern Edited files to meet specifications for output. Created mock up newspaper labels for marketing purposes. Gained extensive experience with Photoshop and Illustrator. Set up newspaper proofs for clients. January 2008–May 2008 Greer, South Carolina OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Bluffton United Methodist Church Summer Camp Teacher Taught Kindergarten through 5th grade. ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS PICA Award of Excellence 2008 Heidelberg Award Recipient 2005 Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 241 (co-ed ages 14-21) Secretary 2003–2004 Ranger Award 2004 Treasure 2004–2005 Assistant Advisor 2007–Present Life Scholarship Recipient Beaufort County Farm Bureau Scholarship 2004 COMPUTER SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite CS3 • QuarkXpress • Macromedia Dreamweaver Microsoft Office Suite • Windows XP and Mac OS X Operating Systems Summers of 2003–2006 Bluffton, South Carolina Angela Blair Vause avause@g.clemson.edu 843.267.4443 Permanant Address 1333 Gibson Avenue • Mytle Beach, SC • 29575 Current Address 811 Issaqueena Trail, Apt. 112 • Central, SC • 29630 Education Clemson University • Clemson, SC • December 2008 Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Communications Minor in Modern Languages (French) GPA: 3.28 / Major GPA: 3.39 Multiple Cooperative Education Diplomas Work Experience Sealed Air Cryovac • Simpsonville, SC • 2007-present International Team Graphics Coordinator Intern • Worked with coordinators on the processing of customer orders • Proofed French text on customer labels and served as French language translator • Researched and prepared a presentation for the Graphic Artist and Quality Assurance Departments detailing Canadian print regulations for food packaging. CU Department of Engineering and Science • Clemson, SC • 2006-present Graphic Communications Representative • Handled all graphics needs for the department including preparing an 8-12 page newspaper for print, as well as proofing and editing texts. • Compiled a weekly newsletter detailing news, notes, seminars and presentations for the College of Engineering and Science. Southern Graphics Systems • Florence, KY • Summer 2006 Color Quality Intern • Orchestrated a plant-wide workflow database to ensure correct printer specifications in order to reduce error in flexoplate imaging. • Conducted color and print quality research for extended gamut printing. Inspection Académique • Orléans, France • 2004-2005 English Teaching Assistant • Taught English across three different French Elementary schools, levels K-5. • Created lesson plans, disciplined students, and tested according to the governmental standards. Computer Skills Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Office. Some experience with Quark and HTML. Trained on both Mac and PC platforms. Languages French, bilingual Spanish, intermediate level Italian, beginner level Devon Wright Contact Information dwright@clemson.edu (c) 803.727.2492 Permanent Address 3849 Barwick Street Columbia, SC 29205 Current Address 6401 University Station Clemson, SC 29632 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Minor in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising Cooperative Education Certificate Clemson, SC December 2008 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Industry Experience Largo, MD Linemark Printing, Inc. May–August 2008 Sales / Customer Service Intern • Accompanied sales executives on calls to clients • Worked on special projects including digital asset management updates, maintaining databases for company wide use, and pricing for promotional products for clients. • Contacted and worked with customers on accounts receivable • Attended production meetings Columbia, SC • • • • • • Crowson Stone Printing Account Management Intern Assisting Account Managers with customer service Took specifications from customers for the estimating department Entered jobs into system for production Worked with customers to answer questions about print jobs Assisted sales representatives with jobs Assisted mailing department January–May 2007 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Work Experience Columbia, SC Grow Electric Company Administrative Assistant • Administrative duties • Scheduled appointments • Prepped electrical jobs • Customer service Clemson, SC Moe Joe Barista • • • Coffee Company Customer service Opened and closed shop Counted and closed register May–August 2006 August–May 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Computer Skills • • • • Microsoft Office Suite Experience in Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Mac OS X Windows XP