Kate Effertz
Rochester, MN, USAHello,
My name is Kate. I am a very hard working and passionate graphic artist who excels in working efficently and producing quality design. I am looking for an internship or career related to graphic design that utilizes my skills in Layout, Illustration, Packaging, and Print Design.
My name is Kate. I am a very hard working and passionate graphic artist who excels in working efficently and producing quality design. I am looking for an internship or career related to graphic design that utilizes my skills in Layout, Illustration, Packaging, and Print Design.
Work Experience
Winona State University
Web Content Specialist
Maintenance and creation of the Winona State University's Student service web pages.
Sat on a team for accessibility and headed up repair and maintance efforts
Sat on a RFP team in search of a wordpress expert for the Winona State Blogs.
Built and developmentally maintain The Warrior Way Blog
Sat on a team for accessibility and headed up repair and maintance efforts
Sat on a RFP team in search of a wordpress expert for the Winona State Blogs.
Built and developmentally maintain The Warrior Way Blog
October 2014
- Present
Winona, Minnesota, United States
Capture Maketing
Contract Graphic Designer
Visual design work for clients like General Mills, Dakota Style and Jared Allen Foundation.
August 2014
- Present
Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
The Minnesota Zoo
Graphic Design Intern
I assisted in producing design materials ranging from event promotion to interactive exhibit displays. This internship was exceptional at teaching me professional production and printing practices.
May 2013
- August 2013
Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Winona State Library
Information Gallery Assistant
Minor Tech Support
Check-out Clerk
General Library Assistance
Check-out Clerk
General Library Assistance
August 2012
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Minnesota, United States
Mankato State University
Video Production Assistant
Interviews, Campus Events, weddings
Video Editing (Final Cut, Imovie)
Complete Video Production
Video Editing (Final Cut, Imovie)
Complete Video Production
August 2009
- December 2010
Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Education
Winona State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design)
January 2010
- May 2014
Minnesota, United States
Mankato State University
Mass Communications
August 2009
- December 2010
Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Florence University Of The Arts
Study Abroad | Drawing
Spent one month traveling through Italy and taking drawing classes in the city of Florence. During our classes we studied the fundamentals, drew from models, sculptures and historic Florence architecture.
June 2011
- July 2011
Florence, Italy
Awards
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Muse,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Suite,
Film & Digital Photography,
Final Cut,
Graphic Design,
HTML/CSS,
Lllustration,
Logo Design,
Mac & Windows,
Microsoft Office,
Packaging Design,
Photo Editing,
Photo Manipulation,
Print Design,
Typography,
Vector Illustration ,
Video Production,
Wacom Tablet,
Web Content Management,
Web Design,