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ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Clara! I’m a designer with a passion for learning and exploration. I have been designing professionally since 2019 and am currently employed as a Graphic Designer for ACCO Brands in Kettering, OH.
I first attended college at The Ohio State University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture. After finishing this program I was interested in learning more about the details of graphic design. I then attended Sinclair College and earned an Associates of Applied Science in Visual Communications, as well as technical certificates in Digital Design, and Design Processes. Having a mix of education and a background in architecture has allowed me to pull design inspiration from a wider range of artists.
EXPERIENCE
Fun Fact! I've been signing artwork with my initials like this since I was 6
EDUCATION
GRAPHIC DESIGNER II Kettering, OH
ACCO Brands - March 2022 - present
Freelance Designer - Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
Researching fashion trends to create print and pattern designs for notebook/planner covers. Assisting teammates with creation of product lines, including artwork files, marketing materials, packaging, in-store trays, etc.
Working with brands such as Mead, Quartet, At-A-Glance, Five Star etc.
SINCLAIR COLLEGE - Dayton, OH, May 2021
Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications, (A.A.S)
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Design Processes Certificate - May 2020
Digital Design Certificate - May 2021
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ocala, FL
MzeroA.com - January 2019 - June 2022
Graphic Designer - Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
Worked in-house for MzeroA.com. Responsible for the development of educational materials for both manned and unmanned aircraft operations. Lead designer in charge of updating branding of the company including billboards, advertisements, books, etc. Oversaw junior designers and contractors for design work.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - Columbus, OH, May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, (B.S.L.A.)
Accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Minor in City and Regional Planning
Accredited by the American Planning Association’s Planning Accreditation Board
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMPUTER LAB MONITOR Dayton, OH
Sinclair College - April 2019 - May 2021
Assisted other Visual Communications students and Interior Design students in navigating the computer lab, printing and fabrication stations. Able to assist all students with project completion, learn new skills in the Adobe Suite, work on drawing or modeling techniques, etc.
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Waynesville, OH
Stewart's Aircraft Service - May 2011 - June 2020
Managed the front office of Red Stewart Airfield FBO where I oversaw the execution of rentals, lesson schedules, graphic design and brand development, with the goal of increasing customer interaction through the expansion of social media accounts such as Snapchat and Instagram. Successfully created and executed a fundraising strategy to offset the cost of the FBOs free, yearly airshow. Primary responsibilities included customer service, cash handling, and general management.
Girl Scout Gold Award and Silver Award
For community service projects
Private Pilot Certificate
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS:
Columbus Dirt: Illuminating the Invisible (2018)
The Ohio State University - Paula Meijerink
Explored Columbus area soils and its application to sustainable highway practices
Managing the Mississippi: From Magma to Mud (2016)
The Ohio State University - Matthew Siebert
Studied the Army Corps of Engineer's battle with the Mississippi River
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Columbus, OH
Traditions at Scott Dining Hall (OSU) - November 2015 - May 2018
Responsible for implementation and management of yearly schedules, reorganization of company data for increased efficiency, and design of promotional graphics. Coordinated and ran new-hire onboarding and online training, including food safety, knife skills, allergen training, cash handling, etc. Outside of regular responsibilities, chose to be trained in food prep, cashiering, and other front of house jobs.
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