Resume

My name is Charlotte Marie Fraise, and I would like to be your Graphic Designer.
I have a working knowledge of many design/graphic programs, and the marketing skills and sales experience to utilize that knowledge. I enjoy working with the public and also enjoy giving back to my community by volunteering, especially for the Animal Protection League of Southeast Iowa.

Education
A.A. and A.S. in Graphic Communications from Southeastern Community College May of 2007.

The Graphic Communications program at SCC included classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, InDesign, and Word, as well as several computer web-design and marketing classes.

Honors/Activities
Honor society of Phi Theta Kappa.

Vice President of Ft. Madison Women’s Auxiliary of the V.F.W. for 2 years, and President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the V.F.W. for 2 years.

Have served as secretary of the Southeastern Community College Drama Club at the Keokuk campus for two years, and belong to the Graphic Communications Club and Art Club (Public Relations Manager for the West Burlington campus.)

Involved in community activities such as volunteering for the Ft. Madison Railroad Museum, Fort Madison Fourth of July Kiddie Parade, and Animal Protection League of Southeast Iowa

Work History
Mobile Nursing- Home Health Companion for ten years (1991 to 2001.)

APAC Customer Services- Telemarketing TSR for five years (2000-2005)

Redesigned my Art Instructors website at www.scciowa.edu (Go to Faculty, then John Bybee to see site.)

Newsletter for Animal Protection League

Assorted projects for community/business included Head Start T-shirt, DesMoines County Information Technology Logo, several very old photos restored for various clients (see portfolio for examples), brochure for F.M. Art Association, business cards, invitations for SCC graduation for several students, backgrounds for poetry being put into book form.

Internship of six months at Dodd Printing & Stationery in Fort Madison, Iowa (Worked with customers on Brochures, Business cards, Letterheads, Ads, Wedding Invitations, Maps, Business forms, News letters, Note Pads, and many other design pieces.

Why Use Krazy Kat Graphic Design?

Experience in designing advertisements, flyers, brochures, business forms (example in portfolio), business cards, greeting cards and other graphic pieces. Specialize in restoring old photographs (example in portfolio.)

Familiarity with computer and Graphic Design software programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Quark, In-Design, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher, Front Page, Picture It! Publishing Gold, Print Shop, Print Master.

Design principles to create and produce professional graphic pieces

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

I set goals which I finish, and am creative, honest, diligent, reliable, flexible, resourceful, out-going, and assertive.

I can admit my mistakes, and am willing to correct them. I am punctual, loyal, and love speaking in, and working with, the public. I have excellent writing, reading, and listening skills. By listening to the customer, I am able to empathize, communicate, and create a graphic design for each individual’s needs. I posess good computer skills with which I am able to manage my ideas.

Because of the above skills, I feel I can be of service to you, the client, as a graphic designer both now and in the future. Thank you for taking the time to read this résumé. I look forward to speaking with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your projects.

Sincerely, Charlotte Fraise (References on request)