Gretchen Helpenstell

• Developed new or updated branding for existing productions
• Designed marketing assets for existing productions
• Designed and contribute to website development
• Led branding for STEAM Carnival SF 2015 (www.steamcarnival.com)
• Worked in a creative environment with team members from all departments (art, business, engineering, communications)
• Interviewed for art department positions

• Designed initial web space layouts to be reviewed by clients and further revised.
• Designed logos, letterhead, and business cards for brand development.
• Managed social media accounts of one large real estate client through HootSuite. Includes writing blog articles and designing social media graphics

• Designed templates and input content for multiple summer retail directives.
• Communicated with Creative Marketing Specialist and make requested edits.
• Edited photos using Photoshop.

• Design initial mobile and web landing pages for the homepage, post-signup page and blog.
• Communicate with CEO and Chief Engineer on revisions.

• Designed 10 pages for the summer double issues, July and August.
• Reviewed and edited drafts with the Senior Art Director.

• Created design theme and modules for the LMU yearbook (Adobe Creative Suite).
• Hired design staff and managed yearbook staff of 20 people through weekly meetings.
• Organized and directed photo shoots for student life coverage.
• Met weekly with directors and Student Media Advisor to discuss progress.
• Designed cover, end-sheets and marketing material.

• Planned, organized and implemented the 4 hour Dance Marathon event for the spring.
• Communicated with representatives from Children's Hospital of LA and Children's Miracle Network.
• Organized fundraising events and sponsorships with local businesses.
• Produced a 3 minute music video mix and choreographed the "morale dance" to be taught at the event.
• Designed and ordered 200 t-shirts to be distributed with participant registration.

• Lead weekly meetings with a spiritual reflection or social justice awareness activity.
• Recruited new members and appointed Spirituality Committee.
• Volunteered 20 hours a semester at Free Arts for Abused Children, Edelman Children’s Courthouse Program and Ascension Catholic School.

• Worked with Director of FOPDEV and business management staff at HelpAge Asia.
• Constructed an entry level business plan for a social enterprise that would provide resources to impoverished older people.
• Helped organize awareness events and fundraising efforts for flood victims of the 2011 monsoon season across Thailand.
• Taught and practiced English language and writing skills with FOPDEV employees.

• Volunteered for two months educating communities, schools, and OHS site about HIV/AIDS.
• Tutored an 11 year old girl in English writing and language skills at the on-site orphanage.
• Lived in a home-stay, immersed in the Masai culture and taught my family basic English.