Hi, my name is Suzanne. I have had a passion for design and photography since I was 12 years old. With many years of professional experience, I have excellent analytical and communication skills. I work to find creative design solutions that address the client's needs.

 

In each design, I incorporate the concepts of visual design. I strategically implement images, colors, fonts, and other elements. While working, I consider the goals, perspective and wishes of the client. Also, I do my best to anticipate their needs.

 

In my personal life, I have a wonderful husband and two incredible boys. I enjoy photography, hiking, tennis, swimming, reading, baking. I love living in Northern Nevada! The nearby mountains, lakes and dessert all inspire me and bring me happiness.

Experience

 

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECTS

3/2017

Mike Burke Construction

Designed a logo, business package, car magnet and a web site.

 

11/2016

Western Nevada College Café

Designed a menu to be displayed in three formats:

Poster (2’ by 3’), Tri-fold (11” x 14”), 8-page (8.5” x 11”)

 

PROJECTS ASSISTANT

3/2013 - 1/2017

Sierra Controls, Inc. – Carson City, Nevada

Created and maintained internal documentation.

Completed electricalwiring and administrative tasks as needed.

 

TECHNICAL WRITER

6/2002 - 4/2003

Advanced Aerospace, Inc. – San Luis Obispo, California

Produced a wide variety of technical documentation including: in-house production instructions, component maintenance manuals and F.A.A. certification documents.

 

INSTRUCTOR

4/1999 - 6/2002

ITT Technical Institute – Rancho Cordova, California

Taught fundamental concepts of programming.

Taught Microsoft Office applications.

Education

 

5/2017

A.A.S. in Graphic Communications

Western Nevada College, Carson City, NV

 

5/1997

B.S. in Business Administration

California State University, Chico, CA

 

 

Awards/Honors

 

2015/2016

Western Nevada College Talent Art Scholarship

 

2015/2016

Soroptimist International Trade and Industry Scholarship

 

12/2015 - 12/2016

Western Nevada College Deans List for Academic Achievement

 

11/1999

ITT Teacher of the Quarter

 

 

Activities/Interests

 

3/2017 - Present

American Institute of Graphic Design (Reno/Tahoe Chapter)

 

Photography, Hiking, Tennis, Swimming, Reading, Baking…

Skills

 

Adobe Software

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Dreamweaver

Muse

 

Programming

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

C++

 

Other

M.S. Office Applications

Digital Photography

Photomatix Pro