D. Collins
Graphic Designer // Illustrator
Providence, RI, USA
508-847-1999
dcollinsart.wixsite.com/dcollinsart
Work Experience
Freelance
Graphic Designer // Illustrator
May 2011
- Present
Prints And The Potter Gallery
Gallery Manager
Re-vamped and re-organized gallery website including combining two separate websites for the gallery's services into one cohesive site. Initiated social media presence on Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter, and expanded the presence of the gallery's Facebook page. Collaborated with gallery owner to find new craftwork and jewelry artists for retail as well as new artists for gallery exhibits.
June 2015
- December 2017
Massachusetts, United States
LoveYourLunchroom.com
Independent Contractor - Graphic Design
Converting vector sign designs to be web-ready raster jpegs. Developing additional signs consistent with theme designs. Managing the website via Joomla and E-commerce via Pinnacle Cart.
June 2014
- March 2015
Massachusetts, United States
Worcester Art Museum
Graphic Design Intern
Worked within the Marketing Department. Developed constant contact materials consistent with museum advertising identity. Designed a graphic guide defining usage of the Museum's new identity.
May 2013
- August 2013
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
The Gatepost
Staff Designer
Served on the Executive Board of the Framingham State University student-run newspaper. As Staff Designer, was essential in creating visual interest with infographics and image editing, as well as proposing a re-design of the paper and its branding.
September 2012
- May 2013
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Framingham Downtown Renaissance
Graphic Designer
Collaborated on a team to design seasonal event branding for the Farm Pond Fall Festival and Winter Wonderland.
September 2012
- December 2012
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Education
Framingham State University
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure: Visual Art (PreK-8)
Completed Courses: Field Study I, PBTL992 Learning & Human Development, PBTL910 Education Foundations, ARTS261 Printmaking
Courses In Progress: TESL910 Sheltered English Immersion
Fall 2017 Courses: Field Study II, EDUC319 Professional Preparation & Field Study II: General and Discipline-Specific Methods for Visual Arts Grades PreK-8 & 5-12, EDUC300 Professional Preparation II: Special Needs and Educational Technology,
Spring 2018 Courses: Student Teaching, EDUC425 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Visual Art Grades PreK-8, EDUC426 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Visual Art Grades PreK-8
Courses In Progress: TESL910 Sheltered English Immersion
Fall 2017 Courses: Field Study II, EDUC319 Professional Preparation & Field Study II: General and Discipline-Specific Methods for Visual Arts Grades PreK-8 & 5-12, EDUC300 Professional Preparation II: Special Needs and Educational Technology,
Spring 2018 Courses: Student Teaching, EDUC425 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Visual Art Grades PreK-8, EDUC426 Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Visual Art Grades PreK-8
September 2016
- Present
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Framingham State University
Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio, concentration in Graphic Design, minor in Art History
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
September 2011
- December 2013
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Quinsigamond Community College
Associates of Science in Applied Arts (Computer Graphic Design)
Graduated with Highest Honors
September 2008
- May 2011
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5,
Adobe Flash Professional,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere,
CS5.5,
CS5.5,
CSS3,
Customer,
Excel,
Graphic Design,
HTML5,
Mac,
Microsoft,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Microsoft Word,
Service,
Windows,
Wordpress CMS,