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Phone: 269.720.7244 | Email: galla118@gmail.com Blog: www.maemarks.blogspot.com | Online Portfolio: www.behance.net/CaitlinG/frame/All EDUCATION Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan B.F.A. Studio Art, Graphic Design August 2004 - May 2008 John Cabot University | Rome, Italy January 2007 - May 2007 Michigan State University Social Sciences/Aegean University | Lesvos, Greece May 2006 - June 2006 GR APHIC DESIGN E XPERIENCE Kingdom Indoor Center | Kalamazoo, Michigan Freelance Graphic Designer August 2010 - present Conceptualize and design all aspects of marketing campaign through print advertisements, fliers, billboards, magnets, banners, and email. Build and maintain company blog. Update and manage website content and design. Gallagher Uniform | Battle Creek, Michigan Freelance Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant June 2010 - March 2011 Develop new and strengthen current marketing material to improve company image. Manage website and social networking venues. Layout various email blasts and quarterly company newsletter. Centiv Marketing On Demand | Chicago, Illinois Graphic Designer June 2008 - June 2010 Principal Supplier Designer for Luxco Brands and White Rock Distilleries, Assistant Supplier Designer for Beam Global. Worked with sales and brand teams to effectively design point of sale material for the alcohol industry. Consistently met companys 48 hour design deadline. Established a strong understanding of print production needs. Provided reliable customer service, assisted third party vendors, ensured order completion and shipping fulfillment. Amplifx Community Magazine | East Lansing, Michigan Graphic Designer November 2007 May 2008 Collaborated with volunteer writers and designers to organize and layout 32-page not-for-profit publication that advocated the communities voice and social change. Designed promotional materials to advertise Amplifx and encourage public submissions. EPI Marketing | Battle Creek, Michigan Graphic Design Intern June 2007 - August 2007 Designed tradeshow displays, powerpoint presentations, and client relation print material. Researched and photographed merchandise for Kelloggs retail. Participated in client and creative team meetings at DP & Company creative services agency. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION The Big Book of Green Design March 2009 Sustainable poster series published. Edited by Suzanna M.W. Stephans and Anthony B. Stephens (pg. 360). Michigan State University Design Center January 2008 - May 2008 Select member of exclusive design team that produced various creative for clients in the Lansing area. Michigan State University Graphic Design Recognition Award May 2008 A Source of Power, book design illustrating the meaning of power through the minds of many. PROFICIENT IN Adobe Suite CS5 InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, and Microsoft Suite

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