Education
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI Graduated 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design
Minor in Photography.
Michelle Graham
248-921-5918
michelle_helloshello.com
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Photographer
Experienced in wedding photography and
knowledgeable in photo editing, and printing.
Awards & Recognition
Ford Scholarship Grand Prize Award Winner
Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI 2009
One of four advertising seniors chosen to
participate in a Ford sponsored class. Within the group, a strategy was developed to streamline
the creative process between Fords marketers
and designers.
Worldwide Mobius Award, 2008
Awarded for creative excellence on Speed Network campaign.
Shopper Marketing Scholarship & Internship
Mars Advertising, 2008
Awarded for point of sales marketing excellence
on Green Clean campaign. One of two winners
chosen out of junior class.
Competitive Scholarship
College for Creative Studies, 2005-2009
Awarded for portfolio and academic achievements.
Professional Experience
Art Director /"GMC Expert"
Campbell-Ewald, Warren MI, Jun. 2010-Present
I specialize in targeted direct mail for General Motors across all Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands.
I also have experience designing emails, web banners, and digital flyers. In addition, I maintain the GMC style guide, and advising on GMC direct mail assets.
Art Direction Intern
Campbell-Ewald, Warren, MI Jun. 2009-2010
Generated social media and web concepts,
and designed direct mail for USAA Bank.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Adriana Pavon, Fashion Design, Mar. 2010-Present
Established the branding strategy for Pavon Atelier, Adriana Pavon's retail space, in addition to designing
her logos, business cards, pamphlets, large display banners, stationery, tags, icons, and web elements.
Mars Advertising, Southfield, MI May-Aug. 2008
Designed point of sale marketing for Ace Hardware
and Campbell's Soup accounts.
Peer Tutor College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI 2007-2009
Tutored Advertising Design and Photography students in Adobe Creative Suite programs.
Skills
Expert knowledge of CS5:
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Basic knowledge of:
HTML/CSS
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