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Profile
I am an experienced graphic designer and writer seeking a full-time position in the field of journalism and design, where I can apply my knowledge and skill for continuous improvement.

DESIGN EDITOR

June 2018 - August 2018

THE CHAUTAUQUAN DAILY 

CHAUTAUQUA, NY


• design a 12- to 28-page broadsheet newspaper six days per week for nine weeks, including all front pages and section fronts.

• working within InDesign and place ads and create well-designed pages from content generated by the Daily's reporting and photography staff.

OWNER

November 2017 - Present

EGO CLOTHING & APPAREL

INDIANAPOLIS, IN


• design and create apparel

• post updates and promotional graphics for website and social media

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

September 2017 - Present

BALL BEARINGS MAGAZINE

MUNCIE, IN

• create graphics/illustrations for column, feature and news articles for both online and print.

• collaborate with reporters and designers to create layout for one-page or two-page spread 

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

September 2017 - May 2018

LIVE IN COLOR RADIO

MUNCIE, IN


• record audio and video for on-air promotion

• post updates and promotional ads for on-air dates on social media platforms

INTERN

May 2015 - June 2015

INDY STAR NEWSPAPER

INDIANAPOLIS, IN


• accompanied different reporters and writers

• assisted in gathering information for print stories

STAFF WRITER

August 2012 - May 2015

THE OWL NEWSPAPER

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

• conducted interviews

• in-depth reporting/storytelling

• layout and design  

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

- Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Experience using Microsoft Word, 3Ds Max Animation software, AutoCAD and HTML/CSS website coding
- Experience with Screen, Offset, Digital, Gravure and Flexographic Printing
- Experience with Adverstising, Logo and Layout Design
- Copywriting/Editing/Reporting

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA), MAJOR IN MAGAZINE MEDIA JOURNALISM
MINOR: GRAPHIC TECHNICAL ART & DESIGN
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, MUNCIE, IN | 2015-2019

©2019 by Sierra Hawthorne

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