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Resume
Marie Green Peterson
3233 SW Raymond St.
Seattle, WA 98126
206-239-0440
marie@ragnar.org
http://www.ragnar.org/~marie/
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
Furman University, Greenville, SC 1997-2002
Major GPA: 3.739/4.0 Overall GPA 3.124/4.0
Additional Coursework in Biology
Experience:
Lead Sales
Associate
PaperZone
Seatle, WA Sept. 2006 - present
Provided personalized, one-of-a-kind customer service, demonstrated products
and generated sales in a retail paper and scrap-booking store.
Supplied design and esthetic direction for customers in order to assist
iwth their distinctive projects
Operated a point of sale system accurately, including opening and closing
registers and preparing a balanced daily cash sheet and deposit
Assisted in the management, motivation and training of sales associates
to maximize work productivity
Fine Artist
Seattle, WA 2002 - present
Created works of art using acrylics on canvas
Submitted slides, photographs and digital images of artwork to galleries
while seeking representation
Participated in juried shows
Graphic Designer
Green Graphic Design
Seattle, WA Oct. 2002
-2003
Owned and operated a freelance graphic design firm
Designed logos, fliers, cards, and brochures
Built and maintained a website for the business and artwork
Produced letterheads and internal forms for small businesses
Office Assistant
Classic Metal Design, Gates & Fences, Inc.
Bellevue, WA Sept. 2002 - Oct. 2002
Created drawings of gates, fences and hand rails for customer approval
Wrote contracts and quotes for inquiring customers
Designed and assisted in the design of fliers, banners, advertisements
and a catalog
Performed basic office duties including answering phones, filing, data
compilation and correspondence
Golf Ball Artist and Art
Liaison
Dunlop Slazenger Group of Americas
Greenville, SC Summer 2001
Created vector art for printing on golf balls
Served as liaison between artists and customers regarding art proofs
Resident Assistant
Furman University
Greenville, SC 1998-2000
Worked on both freshman and upperclassman halls
Organized and oversaw activities for residents
Built a sense of community on the halls
Enforced University policy
Office and Shop Assistant
Strong Robinette Machine Co.
Bristol, TN Summer 1997 and 1998
Recreated electrical schematics and plans for machine parts using ACAD
Assembled machine parts on micro and macro level
Qualifications:
Computer Skills:
MAC and PC platforms
Macromedia Freehand, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and Flash
Basic understanding of HTML
Adobe Photoshop and Pagemaker
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher
AutoCAD
Design Experience:
Explored issues leading to an understanding of color theory and its practical
applications as a problem-solving tool for visual communication
Creatively investigated the technical and theoretical aspects of digital media as they apply to graphic design, focusing on page layout, while paying particular attention to basic graphic design principles and the interaction of type and image in composition.
Identified and developed the visual needs of a non-profit organization then executed a strategic plan for a live client.
Explored and developed organizational
and creative techniques, which were utilized when designing with type.
Designed and created a website utilizing Macromedia Fireworks and Dreamweaver
with an emphasis on visual aesthetics while considering navigation, layout
and download speed
Designed and created a unique visual identity and packaging for a familiar product
Designed and executed promotional pieces including postcards, brochures and business cards
References: Available on request
revJuly2007