Elizabeth Jernegan

Master of Design and Master of Business Administration 2016 Candidate

Chicago, IL, USA
As a designer, I create new ways of approaching problems to better understand hyperconnected systems and instigate change.

My goal for summer 2014 is to obtain a strategic design internship to develop and apply innovative design methodology and ethical business practices.

Work Experience

Freelance

Animator and Graphic Designer

I work closely with my clients to create effective logos, animations and graphics. This work was about creating a cohesive branding image on websites and media.
May 2011 - January 2014 Spokane, Washington, United States

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Training Liaison and Sales Ambassador

My job was to develop educational tools to train the staff at my store through brand and product knowledge. I analyzed the profitability to determine store opportunities.
May 2012 - June 2013 Skokie, Illinois, United States

Spokane Civic Theater

Liquid Scenery Designer

Created a flash-coded interface for live theatrical performances. This required user knowledge of the specific instances they would interact with the digital interface.
November 2011 - May 2012 Spokane, Washington, United States

Education

University Of Idaho

Virtual Technology and Design

I focused on complex system visualizations and liquid scenery. The classes included advanced 3D modeling, design process and drawing courses combined with psychology, philosophy, calculus, physics and theater lighting and costume courses.
August 2007 - May 2011 Moscow, Idaho, United States

Illinois Institute Of Technology

Master of Design and Master of Business Administration

Introductory courses in product design, visual communication, photography, digital media, issues in emerging markets and sustainable business models.
August 2013 - Present Chicago, Illinois, United States

Skills

3D Modeling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Animations, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Contextual Research, Flash, HTML, Mind Mapping, MS Office Suite, Personal Brain, Processing, Processing, Rhino, Storytelling,