Sara Erlandson
Designer
Minneapolis, MN, USAMy professional abilities and experience stem from 10 solid years in the graphic design field. I have the skills necessary to carry projects from conceptual development and design to final production. My creativity, versatility and determination allow me to efficiently take on a variety of projects such as logo design, corporate identity, print and interactive design. I possess strong expertise in branding, layout, color and typography for both digital and print media.
Work Experience
Clyde's Corner Bar & Grill
Owner
Family-owned, small-town bar and grill located along a stretch of busy highway where I live.
May 2009
- Present
Beldenville, Wisconsin, United States
Olson
Digital Artist
Collaborate with art directors and creative directors on print and digital projects including magazine ads, brochures, websites, mobile and online banners. Assist with design work, photo retouching and preparing digital files for production.
April 2010
- July 2014
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Kuryakyn
Associate Art Director
Worked closely with creative director on establishing corporate brand consistency in both print and interactive design. Responsible for product photography, manipulation and retouching.
Achieved photo realistic computer rendering results by manipulating HDRI environments and applying different texture and lighting scenarios to 3-D product models.
Continued to develop marketing and advertising skills while working on corporate ad campaigns and print collateral.
Achieved photo realistic computer rendering results by manipulating HDRI environments and applying different texture and lighting scenarios to 3-D product models.
Continued to develop marketing and advertising skills while working on corporate ad campaigns and print collateral.
September 2007
- August 2009
Wisconsin, United States
Mirage Advertising
Designer
Worked with design team on a variety of internal and client projects including corporate identity and print design. Responsible for production of print collateral and advertisements. Enjoyed being a positive team player in a fast-paced environment.
November 2006
- September 2007
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Helmer Printing, Inc.
Designer
Designed effective one and two color advertisements for the weekly publication of The Shopper/The Free Press. Responsible for design and output of various two and four-color jobs including self-promotions, direct mail, business cards, and brochures.
September 2003
- August 2005
Beldenville, Wisconsin, United States
Above The Bar Creative
Owner/Designer
I offer a wide variety of services including logo design, branding and consultation, print design (brochures, advertisements, posters, flyers, stationery), web design, custom invitation design, photo retouching and restoration and original photorealistic pencil drawings.
December 2014
- Present
Beldenville, Wisconsin, United States
Education
University Of Wisconsin - River Falls
September 2001
- June 2002
River Falls, Wisconsin, United States
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
• GPA: 4.0
• SkillsUSA Scholarship, $35,000
• Best of Show, 2007 Spring Portfolio Show
• SkillsUSA Scholarship, $35,000
• Best of Show, 2007 Spring Portfolio Show
November 2005
- June 2007
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Dakota County Technical College
AAS in Applied Visual Arts
• GPA: 4.0
• Bob Wright Memorial Scholarship, $2,500
• SkillsUSA National Champion of Advertising Design 2005
• Best Graphic Design & Most Artistic Portfolio, 2005 Fall Portfolio Show
• Bob Wright Memorial Scholarship, $2,500
• SkillsUSA National Champion of Advertising Design 2005
• Best Graphic Design & Most Artistic Portfolio, 2005 Fall Portfolio Show
August 2002
- December 2005
Rosemount, Minnesota, United States
Skills
Adobe CS6,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Bunkspeed Shot,
Microsoft Office,
Photo Manipulation,
Photography,