Ava Petersen Graphic Designer

Cell: 323.807.0142 | Email: [email protected] | Website: cargocollective.com/AvaPetersen Experience Freelance Graphic Designer, Skyline Pictures Inc. 04/2016 - Present, Los Angeles, CA Responsible for the design of digital ads, brouchures, flyers, posters, t-shirts, web banners, and e-blasts. Graphic Designer, Lucky Brand Jeans 12/2015 - 04/2016, Los Angeles, CA Conceptualized and designed a wide variety of promotional signage and environmental graphics for Lucky Brand retail stores. Prepared photography for printing, by cropping and sizing images. Designed ads for use on social media platforms. Graphic Designer, Spectrum Athletic Clubs 03/2013 - 05/2015, El Segundo, CA Designed advertisements for printed materials such as magazines and newspapers. Created web banners and e-blasts. Designed ads for social media. Designed direct mail, posters, flyers, t-shirts and large scale printed banners. Retouched and enhanced photos for digital and printed use. Managed their website and social media. Collaborated with the Vice President of Marketing to create new and innovative marketing strategies. Worked closely with vendors to ensure all collateral was printed accurately. Graphic Designer, Conquer Scientific 02/2012 - 03/2013, San Diego, CA Designed advertisements for social media and various websites. Designed printed collateral such as informational pamphlets and trade show booths. Was responsible for product photography and digital photo editing. Managed social media websites including Facebook, Twitter, and Linked-In. Updated and managed their Wordpress website. Created promotional videos. Graphic Designer, San Diego State University 05/2011 - 12/2011, San Diego, CA Designed posters, flyers, and digital materials for the special collections department in SDSU’s library. Photographed exhibit materials and digitally edited images for use on their website. Designed labels and identification tags for exhibits. Assisted in curating exhibits. Education Bachelors of Arts, in Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in Graphic Design with a Minor in Music San Diego State University, 2011 San Diego, CA Associate of Arts Degree Pikes Peak College, 2004 Colorado Springs, CO Technical Skills Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects. Other: Final Cut Pro, Logic, Protools, and Reason. Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint. Proficient with Mac and PC. Proficiency Social media. Typography. Color theory. Vector and motion graphics. Logo design. Identity expression. High quality print production. Branding. Web design. Information graphics. Photography.