GRAPHIC DESIGNER chrissysibilia.com cesibilia@gmail.com
908/4774521
EXPERIENCE graphic & web designer
SBG Technology Solutions, Alexandria VA
November 2013–Present
Sole designer on the communications team responsible for designing presentations, web elements, marketing and informational sheets, and the creation and maintenance of content management system websites. collaborative publication
Book Design, Vienna Studio : 13
January–June 2014
Spearheaded the collaborative production of a book that encapsulates the spirit and experience of a trip to Vienna, Austria through concept, word and image.
EDUCATION james madison university
BFA Graphic Design. Major GPA 3.8
Fall 2009–Spring 2013 umbau school of architecture
Architecture and design study-abroad
Summer 2013, Vienna, Austria
SKILLS
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks,
Basic HTML & CSS, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft
Office Programs, Time/Project Management,
Conceptualization, Screen Printing, Letterpress interface designer
GroMobi, Harrisonburg VA
September 2013–November 2013
Interface and wireframe design of educational iPad applications for the Virginia Department of Education.
Collaborated with developers, designed web graphics, and maintained Wordpress site.
RECOGNITION aiga richmond grade 8: Best of Category, “ Vienna
Studio : 13,” 2015 how international design awards: Merit Award,
“ Vienna Studio : 13,” 2014 graphic design usa publication: American Inhouse
Design Award, “ Mad4U Jivanjili Poster,” 2013 graphic design usa publication: American Inhouse
Design Award, “OCL Rebranding,” 2013 acui national: Second Place, “Technology and Design
Business Cards,” 2013 acui regional: Honorable Mention, “Technology and
Design Business Cards,” 2012 graphic designer
Technology & Design, Harrisonburg VA
August 2012–May 2013
Balanced multiple ongoing projects and worked directly with clients and printers. Utilized project/time management systems to take projects from concept to finished product. Projects included logos, posters, displays, illustrations, and business cards.
creative department intern
Vanguard Direct, New York NY
June 2012–August 2012
Made final edits and created mock-ups for clients.
Projects included educational workbook layout, annual report layout and brochure design.
AFFILIATIONS aiga: DC Chapter, JMU Chapter President 2013,
Member since 2011 kappa pi: International Honorary Art Fraternity,
Member since 2011
REFERENCES dawn mccusker
Associate Director
JMU School of Art, Design & Art History mccuskdm@jmu.edu, 540/5686500 william tate
Associate Professor of Art/Architectural Design, JMU
Founder, Umbau School of Architecture tatewl@jmu.edu, 540/5686577