Graphic designer and stationer with five years experience, a passion for greeting cards, proficiency in press production, and ability to learn quickly seeking new creative opportunity.
Education:
Professional
Employment:
M.A. History of Art • University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario
• Researched the role of women in the arts in post-colonial Morocco
B.A. French, Art History • La Salle University • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Graduated magna cum laude • Departmental award of excellence in Art History
• Founder’s Scholarship (annual, 2003-2007)
Coursework in Arabic Language
Burlington County College • Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Rowan University • Glassboro, New Jersey
Adjunct Professor of Art History
La Salle University & Chestnut Hill College• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Courses in 19th Century, Impressionism, Women and Art, Ancient Art, Art in
American Visual Culture, Modern Art, Art Survey
• Reformatted Fine Art Departent website (La Salle, 2011-2012)
Graphic Designer • Mon Petit Chou Stationers • Maple Shade, New Jersey
• Co-owner and founder of independent stationer
• Greeting card design, pre- and post-press
• Logo design and branding for web and print
• Website design and maintenance using Drupal
Freelance Graphic Designer • Cardinal Concern, LLC • Arnold, Maryland
• Logo design and branding for web and print
Invitation & Greeting Card Specialist • Papyrus • Marlton, New Jersey
• Coordinated invitation suites for weddings, birthdays, and events, working with major wholesale stationery vendors
• Designed and printed custom in-house stationery and business cards
• Inventory management, merchandising and sales
• Provided high-end customer service
Copy & Print Specialist • Staples • West Deptford, New Jersey
• Designed and printed in-house business cards, flyers, and general copying
• Large format printing • Binding and cutting • Customer service
La Salle University Art Museum • Intern • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Managed and updated new museum database
• Assissted in painting conservation with professional curator Stephen Erisoty
• Wrote copy for and helped design new conservation project web page, helping the museum secure an IMLS Conservation Projects Support Grant
Skills &
Certifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft and Mac systems
• Proficient using Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
• Working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver
• Certified first level MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher)
• Introductory knowledge of CSS and HTML coding
• Web design and maintainence using Drupal and Wordpress
• Presentation preparation using Power Point & Prezi
• Flat, digital, & letterpress printing • Pre- and post-press
• Fluent in French, advanced beginner Arabic
• Proficient using iO for Microsoft Access, FADIS, and ArtStor database platforms
2007-2008
2003-2007
2012- 2013
2008- present
2013- present
2012- present
2011-2012
2008-2009
2009-2010
20 Hawthorne Court • Maple Shade, New Jersey 08052 • 856.904.4010 • erinfarrell27@gmail.com