Visual Design Consultant at Vimodi

Carissa Decelles

Tolland, CT

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Hello! My name is Carissa and I am a freelance Graphic Designer. I also really enjoy painting and absolutely love photography. Please feel free to comment on any of my work, I look forward to hearing from you!
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Communication Design
  
  The University of Connecticut
  
  2009 - 2013
  
  Minor: Art History
- High School Diploma, 3.6
  
  Tolland High School
  
  2005 - 2009
Experience
- Visual Design Consultant
  
  Vimodi
  
  Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 1 month)
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  ThinkitDrinkit
  
  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 (1 month)
  
  Implemented and promoted good design practices for this small start up company
  in the context of branding and packaging design.
- Web Designer & Developer
  
  University of Connecticut UTIS Web Development Lab
  
  Dec 2012 - May 2013 (5 months)
  
  Created and maintained websites for various departments, programs, and Satllite offices at the University.Skills Include: design, organization, communication, information architecture, user experience, and application design.
- Graphics Specialist
  
  University of Connecticut Women’s Center
  
  Aug 2012 - May 2013 (9 months)
  
  Designed logos, flyers, mailers, programs, etc. for the centers various programs and events. Communicated and worked with manager and staff members to make sure projects were completed on time.
- Graphics and Illustration Specialist Off Campus Office
  
  University of Connecticut Off Campus Office
  
  Aug 2012 - May 2013 (9 months)
  
  Recreated and designed new logos, flyers, posters, brochures, and T-shirts for the departments events.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Design Center Studio
  
  Jan 2012 - May 2013 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Worked directly with a variety of different clients, each with their own unique design needs. I learned to work collaboratively in teams as well independently always focusing on attention to detail, organization, budgets, communication, time management, concept development, and creativity.
- Intern
  
  Cipher Creative Group, LLC
  
  Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 (2 months)
  
  Collaborated with a team to brainstorm and develop concepts for numerous projects. Worked on designs for brochures, mailers, forms, magazines, and signage.
- Student Office Worker
  
  University of Connecticut Physics Department
  
  Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years)
  
  Performed clerical responsibilities including: answering phones, directing calls, updating computer databases and files, data entry, updating and maintaining the website, and billing.
- Student Worker
  
  University of Connecticut Student Health Services
  
  Aug 2011 - May 2012 (9 months)
  
  Greeted and directed incoming students.
- Intern
  
  Andrew Sullivan Management
  
  Dec 2011 - May 2012 (5 months)
  
  Designed T-shirts for clients from E, Logo, Style, and TLC.
Awards

CADC Excellence Award 2013 (x2) / 3rd Place, Provost Photography Competition 2013 / Fine Arts Scholarship 2012 / New England Scholar 2011, 2012 / Dean Jerome M. Birdman Scholarship 2011 / Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda
Affiliations

AIGA, CADC
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Carissa Decelles

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