Michelle Clark

Graphic Designer

MichelleClark

Portland, OR

Creative and organized Graphic Designer seeking a junior/entry level position with a focus on print design. I also have some web design experience. I have recently completed Mt. Hood Community College's Integrated Media professional two year technical program with a core focus in Graphic Design. In addition to design, I am also skilled in fine art, photography, and writing. Check out my resume for a detailed list of my skills and accomplishments.

Skills and Accomplishments


  • Skills

    Developing artwork and copy for print design.

    Graphic and photo editing (retoucing, masking, sizing, optimizing, converting, and preparing images for print)

    Corporate branding and identity including logo and design of correspondence materials as well as promotional product design.

    Publication design including typography and page layout.

    Able to conceptualize, research, design, and carry out a project from start to finish.


  • Related Skills

    Drawing, painting, mixed media and photo collage.

    Digital photography

    Excellent copy writing and proofreading skills


  • Accomplishments

    Designed a conceptual CD booklet, tray, and label for the Mt. Hood Jazz Band and Combo 2009.

    Created a cohesive campaign for a cocoa company that included research and concept development, logo and packaging design for three chocolate products, and creating a 26 page booklet with information about the products and the company.

    Produced a catalog prototype to direct people to the Zappos.com web site by featuring specialty shoes and providing information about the site and what it has to offer.

    Designed an identity package for a children's educational program Bright Future that included a letterhead, envelope, and business card.

    Worked in design teams to help create several posters and other print materials for the MHCC Student Activities Board.

Experience

  • Workflow Associate
    Portland, OR
    Oct 2009 - Dec 2009
    Charles Fine Art Portraits

    Tasks included image editing (sorting, cropping, retouching, composites and masking) design of print advertising and studio materials, general studio duties such as framing portraits, ordering supplies, filing, greeting clients, session preparation, cleaning, and other various tasks as requested.

  • Production Art Intern
    Portland, OR
    Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
    Campus Marketing Specialists

    Designed various product imprints and promotional items, posters, and logo/artwork recreation for colleges and universities.

  • Poster/playbill Designer
    Gresham, OR
    Jan 2009 - Feb 2009
    Mt. Hood Community College Performing Arts Department

    Created a prize winning poster and playbill for MHCC's Winter 2009 production of Guys and Dolls.

  • Web Designer
    Kelso, WA
    Dec 2005 - May 2006
    Rose Valley Elementary School

    Created and designed Rose Valley Elementary School's first web site (not their currnet site) in Dreamweaver. Tasks included photography for the site, developing and/or designing content and copy, and designing graphics and layout.

Education