Kristin Derby

Buffalo, NY, USA
I am interested in creating designs with meaning and a lasting effect. My major involves experimenting with a variety of design fields, but so far I thoroughly enjoy exhibition design, packaging, branding, and book design. I hope to create professional and sustainable solutions to problems once I embark on my professional career.

Work Experience

J. Fitzgerald Group

Design Intern

Assist with packaging for production, mock ups, special projects. Photoshop, InDesign skills used.
June 2013 - Present Lockport, New York, United States

Syracuse University

Conservation/Rare Books Department Assistant

Assist in the conservation, repair, and documentation of rare books/papers.
September 2012 - December 2012 Syracuse, New York, United States

Orville's Home Appliances

Customer Service Representative

A short full-time stint as a customer service representative following graduating high school to help finance my university studies.
September 2009 - August 2010 East Amherst, New York, United States

Education

Syracuse University

B.F.A. Communications Design; Minor Marketing, Textiles

August 2010 - Present Syracuse, New York, United States

Languages

English (Native),
French (Conversational),
Norwegian (Beginner),
Spanish (Beginner),

Awards

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

Photo Contest Winner (3rd)

2009

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

Photo Contest Winner (3rd)

2010

Impact Artist's Gallery

Young Women's Show Framing Award

2010

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Bookbinding, Drawing, Dying, Painting, Photo Editing, Photography, Precision Cutting, Sewing, Weaving,