Michelle Raabe
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Adelphi, MD, USA
2409384086
be.net/michelleevelyn
As an illustrator, typographer and graphic designer with a specific style and skill, I thrive to create work that sets itself apart from others and stands out in a crowd. My illustrations and typography are a piece of my personality, and to work upon a project in which the individual identifies with my personality is what I strive for.
Although creative I am left brained and abide by creative logic, or ordered chaos, and in saying so I want to work upon my skills as a developer. The ability to code to a design specification without using imagery. This is something that I will expand upon throughout my working life. I am always looking for development opportunities but I am also looking for teachers and those to network with and learn from.
I am competent, diligent and although head strong, can take direction and instruction in my stride. I am not afraid to admit where I have failed or that I need help but I will always try to make amends or better a situation. Hyperactive, quirky with a dark sense of humor I maintain qualities of loyalty and reliability as these are fundamentally what I look for in others.
If you are looking for unique point of strange then I am your uniquely strange person. I am not a fearless person, I am a screwed up person who will try anything once, or pass out trying.
Although creative I am left brained and abide by creative logic, or ordered chaos, and in saying so I want to work upon my skills as a developer. The ability to code to a design specification without using imagery. This is something that I will expand upon throughout my working life. I am always looking for development opportunities but I am also looking for teachers and those to network with and learn from.
I am competent, diligent and although head strong, can take direction and instruction in my stride. I am not afraid to admit where I have failed or that I need help but I will always try to make amends or better a situation. Hyperactive, quirky with a dark sense of humor I maintain qualities of loyalty and reliability as these are fundamentally what I look for in others.
If you are looking for unique point of strange then I am your uniquely strange person. I am not a fearless person, I am a screwed up person who will try anything once, or pass out trying.
Work Experience
CRAFT Media Digital
Graphic Designer
August 2019
- October 2021
District of Columbia, United States
Weber Shandwick
Graphic Designer
January 2019
- August 2019
District of Columbia, United States
Traff1c D1g1tal
Graphic Designer
Time management and general communication skills. Extensive knowledge in graphic design, typography and visual communication. Passion for learning with excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills. Works well in a team environment & welcomes critique and learning opportunities. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, projects and working independently. Skills include responsive web design, print design branding and identity, social media graphics, typography and photography. Collaborative with developers, confident and passionate.
June 2013
- June 2015
New Zealand
Education
University Of Waikato
Bachelor Computer Graphic and Design
The degree given was realistically a "set up" course, I learnt the tools and the rules of basic design and since then have developed and grown my passion for illustration in my own time.
February 2008
- October 2010
Hamilton, New Zealand
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Photoshop,