Freelance Designer-Exhibit & Graphic Designer

Shannon Carlin

Golden Valley, MN

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Eager to expand my knowledge in all aspects of the Design/ Marketing Industry and deliver innovate, creative and strategic approaches to production.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Design Technology; Exhibit Design
  
  Bemidji State University
  
  2007 - 2012
- Bachelor of Art Visual Arts; Fall and Spring
  
  Minnesota School of Bartending
  
  2008 - 2008
  
  Official Bartending License
- High School Diploma
  
  Monticello High School
  
  2004 - 2007
Experience
- Exhibit Designer
  
  NIMLOK Minnesota
  
  Oct 2013 - Present (11 years 2 months)
  
  Consult with new prospects and existing clients with the Sales Team and collaborate on new exhibit or graphic design projects. Have the ability to see a project from concept, rendering, estimating, presenting and into production. Work within a team environment and collaborate on other design projects happening in the company.
- Sole Proprietor
  
  EVIDENCE DESIGN
  
  Jan 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)
  
  Exhibit Concept Drawings
  Exhibit Renderings
  Effective communication with Client
  Branding and Identity Development-logos, business cards, stationery ect.
  PDF Design- Interactive and Print
  Digital Photography
  Photo Editing
  Typography and Layout-magazines, brochures, posters, ect.
- Graphics Coordinator
  
  Showdown Displays
  
  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013 (4 months)
  
  Preparing existing artwork for print production. Obtaining knowledge of multiple printing processes. Very detail oriented throughout the technical process of prepping art files. Communicating and trouble-shooting problem artwork with clients to production team.
- Head Bartender
  
  Blue Ox Bar
  
  Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 (3 years)
- Server
  
  Bemidji Town and Country Club
  
  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 (3 months)
  
  Fine dining with exceptional service
- Bartender
  
  Rutgers Birchmont Lodge
  
  Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 (2 years 2 months)
  
  Manage Cash Till
  Friendly Customer Service
  Social Skills
- Technology Assistant
  
  Bemidji State University Academic Technology Center
  
  Jan 2008 - May 2012 (4 years 4 months)
  
  Smart-room, Webinar, ITV meetings, Audio Systems, and Visual Systems Assistance
  • Designing Power Point Presentations
  • Organizing and Filing Information
- Bartender/Waitress
  
  Backyard BBQ
  
  May 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 1 month)
  
  Singly preform opening and closing duties
  • Effectively communicate with customers
  Waitress and House keeping Summer 2009
- Female Hunting Pro Staff
  
  Rifle Cam
  
  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)
  
  Traveling, Hosting and Filming Hunts
  • Executing skills with compound and cross bow, as well as semi- auto shotguns, rifles and handguns
  • Participating in trade shows to help promote and publicize the Rifle Cam product and videos
- Waitress
  
  Baldpate Inn
  
  May 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)
  
  Building relationships with a diverse staff
  • Assisting with all duties of serving, housekeeping, dishwashing and grounds keeping
- Produce Clerk
  
  Super Target
  
  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
  
  Keeping a clean and presentable produce floor
  • Culling and filling fruits and veggies, cutting and wrapping produce
  • Inspecting and updating records of a constantly moving inventory
- Farmhand
  
  Silver Creek Game Birds
  
  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years)
  
  Upkeep and Repair of buildings, equipment and machinery
  • Hardworking and responsible for 50,000+ pheasants
  • Driving Bobcat, Tractor, Four-wheelers, and Lawnmowers
Affiliations

Bemidji State University Exhibit Design Club, Exhibit Designers and Producers Association Mentee Program
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