Shannon Sutton
SS Illustration & Design
Rockford, IL, USAAs an illustrative artist I enjoy combining any type of media necessary to achieve the desired outcome. My strategy in design incorporates a strong drawing background along with a knowledge in painting and computer graphics.
Work Experience
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Marketing Generalist — Graphic Designer
September 2013
- Present
Itasca, Illinois, United States
Bradley Tengler Law Office
Graphic Artist - Freelancer
As the graphic artist for the Tengler Law Office I manage the creation and updates to the company newsletter, app icons, logos, flyers and other promotional print items.
February 2013
- Present
Rockford, Illinois, United States
College Wesleyan Church
Graphic Artist
This occupational experience equiped me with proficient skills in graphic design as well as social networking in a working environment. By communication among a team of pastors and staff members, I put together the weekly bulletin, banners for sermon series, posters, flyers, letters, slides, and other promotional materials.
October 2011
- May 2012
Marion, Indiana, United States
Rockford First
Media Intern
As a summer intern, I had the opportunity to oversee and gain artistic knowledge from ongoing commercial projects within the church. I worked under the art director to design flyers, banners, DVD and CD covers, build stage sets, and was given the priviledge of creating a series of paintings for an Original Women conference event.
June 2011
- August 2011
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Center For Student Success: Indiana Wesleyan University
Tutor
By direct request of a former professor, I was selected as a tutor for Drawing II. Responsibilities included meeting with a student for a given time each week to provide necessary direction, answer questions, and encourage ideas concerning specific projects.
February 2011
- April 2011
Marion, Indiana, United States
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Illustration
September 2008
- April 2012
Marion, Indiana, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Conversational),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Graphic Design,
Mixed Media,
Painting,
Pencil Drawing,
Business Card Design,
Fashion Illustration,
Hand Craft,
Invitation Design,