Catharine Kruse

Graphic Designer

Redondo Beach, CA, USA
I'm working to make my passion your benefit.

Work Experience

Michelman & Robinson, LLP

Marketing Assistant

Use my graphic design, writing, and communication skills for inner and outer office marketing. Work directly with the marketing manager on strategy and organization.
April 2013 - Present Los Angeles, California, United States

Omaha Magazine

Sales Associate

• Advertising and marketing sales for Omaha Magazine's many publications
• Work directly with clients and sales associates
November 2012 - Present Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Freelance Designer

Graphic Designer

• Communicating with clients to assess needs
• Monitoring projects from creation to print
• Designing an array of promotional materials
June 2011 - Present Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Abercrombie And Fitch

Manager

• Running a business as part of a multi-billion dollar company
• Managing 50+ associates
• Fulfilling goals individually and as a team on a daily basis
August 2011 - October 2012 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Midland University

Creative Director

• Designed posters, pamphlets, programs, and other promotional materials for Midland events
• Communicated with clients in order to understand and satisfy their needs
• Worked to promote and successfully communicate the image of Midland University and its
various organizations (experience establishing a new brand)
March 2010 - December 2010 Fremont, Nebraska, United States

Education

Midland University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations. A minor in Graphic Design. Magna Cum Laude Graduate, President's List (2 semesters), Dean's List (5 semesters).

Scholarship for Academics, Music and Dance. Participated in Choir (Section Leader), Dance Team (Captain), Anderson Leader Scholarship Program, The Learning Center Tutor, Cardinal Key, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society, Student Orientation Committee and High Five Award Recipient.
August 2007 - December 2010 Fremont, Nebraska, United States

Metropolitan Community Colleges

Associate Degree

Graphic Design degree. Expected graduation 2013. Transferring credits to Southern California.
Present Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Blog Writing, Communitcation, Copy Editing, Copy Writing, Creative Writing, Dance, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Journalism, Leadership, Logo Design, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, News Writing, Photography, Photoshop, Piano, PowerPoint, Premiere, Rebranding, Social Media, Web Design, Graphic Design, Sales, Singing,