Amanda Olson
Amanda's Creative Studios, Owner
New Castle, IN, USA
765-524-9912
amandascreativestudios.com
I am eager to discuss projects with clients who are looking for a partner who can help them realize their creative ideas.
Work Experience
Amanda's Creative Studios
Owner
Freelance illustration, design, and copywriting for various promotional projects, as well as providing overflow support for other creative studios. Projects include:
● illustration
● logo design
● page-layout for print
● web design
● photo manipulation
● advertising campaigns
● custom invitations
● event displays
● copywriting
● illustration
● logo design
● page-layout for print
● web design
● photo manipulation
● advertising campaigns
● custom invitations
● event displays
● copywriting
June 1996
- Present
New Castle, Indiana, United States
Irongate Creative
Graphic designer / Illustrator / Copywriter
Collaborated with a creative team to develop solutions for key clients. Consulted with clients to determine needs and helped to develop advertising concepts for various
campaigns. Projects included logo development, branding and identity, displays, promotional pamphlets, billboards, ads, and brochures, as well as illustration and writing advertising copy. Served as creative director for specific creative projects. Continue to provide overflow support.
campaigns. Projects included logo development, branding and identity, displays, promotional pamphlets, billboards, ads, and brochures, as well as illustration and writing advertising copy. Served as creative director for specific creative projects. Continue to provide overflow support.
August 2011
- June 2012
Hagerstown, Indiana, United States
New Castle Area Career Programs
Graphic Design Instructor
Developed and implemented a new graphic design program for New Castle Area
Career Programs, requiring knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines. Developed new text material and lesson plans for software technology such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. Also developed curriculum for teaching fundamentals
of design. Extra courses included screen printing and pre-press production as well as
business aspects of the design industry. Oversaw extra-curricular events and competitions and prepared lectures, tests and activities to assess student knowledge and progress.
Career Programs, requiring knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines. Developed new text material and lesson plans for software technology such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. Also developed curriculum for teaching fundamentals
of design. Extra courses included screen printing and pre-press production as well as
business aspects of the design industry. Oversaw extra-curricular events and competitions and prepared lectures, tests and activities to assess student knowledge and progress.
August 2009
- June 2011
New Castle, Indiana, United States
CS Kern
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Worked closely with clients, seeing print projects through from the concept and draft phase to the finished product. Responsibilities included Illustration and advertising design for a range of promotional materials, including brochures, pamphlets, posters, ads, billboards, etc. Also managed page layout for books and catalogs as well as prepress preparation and assisting with photoshoots.
August 1998
- November 2000
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Straight Status, Inc.
Catalog Production / Illustrator/ Copywriter
Responsible for page layout for books and catalogs, writing
catalog copy and other public relations material, proofing catalogs, dealing with service bureaus and vendors, and organizing photoshoots. Also created designs and illustrations for use on merchandise such as apparel and greeting cards.
catalog copy and other public relations material, proofing catalogs, dealing with service bureaus and vendors, and organizing photoshoots. Also created designs and illustrations for use on merchandise such as apparel and greeting cards.
June 1996
- April 1999
New Castle, Indiana, United States
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator,
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Advertising Design,
Copywriting,
Digital Advertising,
Digital Art,
Editorial Illustration,
PC And Mac,
Photo Manipulation,
Traditional Illustration,
Understands The Design Work Flow Of Print Advertising,
Web Design,