Leah Schroeder

I work daily on packaging. This means changing over old templates to an updated design, ensuring all information is to our design style, verifying all photos are correct and editing and recoloring photos and other elements if necessary. I have also created a few specialized graphics to be used on all of the applicable packaging. Similarly, I have worked on various special layout projects.

I have been freelancing for the past few years and have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges. I have created single pieces such as logos or one of a kind prints to an entire wedding suites and identity packages. Working on two new projects at the moment, 2/14/11, and can't wait to really crank out the work.

I worked as the company's only designer and assisted as a portrait photographer when needed. During my time I also worked on our custom systems and software as well as the company's own design elements and that of our clients. I generated material they never had before such as a sale brochure and ad slicks as well as a redesign of most of the printed company material to give a branded feel.

As a laboratory technician I was responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which included sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing results. I worked with isocyanates, resisns, polymers and paint. I also provided all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

I also redesigned the format for all technical data sheets and labels used on samples and some larger drums of material.

Kept track of all graphic elements, making sure they were finished in time for publication and contained no errors. Though, there were still some kinks to be worked out, FS Life had an immense response and I look forward to seeing it grow and eventually become as large as 24 pages. I was very privileged to have worked on this project as the Design Editor during its inaugural year. The Editor-in-Chief and I worked hand in hand to place, cut and edit stories, photos and graphics. The staff of photographers and reporters working on this project were thorough and professional.

Created new advertisements for local businesses as well as campus events and groups. Also, changed original ads while keeping the integrity of previous running editions. While "The Collegian's" pages are pre-structured, it was often my responsibility to create the general layout of the advertising spaces and drop in the ads ready to run for the next day's edition and change the layout when a last minute advertisement came to my desk. I also relied upon my colleagues for input and camaraderie.

Designed most printed material including: newsletter, pocket schedule, tickets and promotion pieces to local businesses. I also worked actively during the baseball season with local businesses and spectators to gain interest in the team.