CreativeOrchard

the Creative Orchard - "Where great TASTE is always in SEASON" To view my portfolio, visit: [login to view URL] Summary: The CREATIVE ORCHARD features various textures, detailed illustrations, simple compositions, rich colors and bold imagery. I have the ability to create many different styles of designs, from soft elegance to hardcore grunge and everything in between. I have extensive knowledge of all the newest versions of graphic software. To stay in the loop, I continually educate myself about design and marketing developments found in current advertising resources. Over the years, I have been trained in concepting, campaign development, photo shoot direction, photo correction, production, composition, layout, color theory, illustration, typography, printer knowledge and much more! Creative Services: advertisements, animation (basic), banners, billboards, brochures, buiness cards, catalogs, CD jackets, direct mailers, flyers, greeting cards, illustrations, invitations, labels, logos, magazines, menus, newsletters, packaging, postcards, posters, rip cards, signs, stationery, transit ads, websites (basic) Employment: Soderstrom Skin Institute/Skin Dimensions 2007-2008 - Freelance Designer Involved in designing event invitations, product posters, product flyers, employee postcards, product/service newspaper ads, product tabletop signage, illustrations, web banners, web template and boutique window displays. McDaniels Marketing Communications 2005-2007 - Graphic Designer Involved in directing photo shoots and designing brochures, direct mail, newspaper ads, posters, postcards, invitations, brochures, signage, banners, magazines, newsletters, pocket folder, billboards, packaging, illustrations, logos, stationery, web templates, admails, web banner ads and campaigns. Also painted a watercolor landscape. Creative Logic 2005-2005 - Freelance Designer Involved in designing brochures, identities, ads and production art. Ross Creative + Strategy 2004-2004 - Graphic Designer/Intern Involved in photo shoots and designing catalogs, cd label, poster, brochures, magazine ads, billboard and production art. Education: Western Illinois University, Bachelors Degree in Art and Graphic Communications 2001 - 2004 Lincoln Land Community College, Associates Degree in Communications and Art 2000 - 2001