Elizabeth Lefebvre
Madison, WI, USAI have always had art in my DNA. With my first go-round at college I focused on fine arts, but found it too rarefied. Broadening my focus I shifted my studies to theatre. A far more accessible art form that had me bringing forth a particular vision by committee. The natural progression of my previous studies led me back to school at Madison College and to Graphic Design. Graphic Design is design for the people; accessible and omnipresent. But each path’s discipline and focus has made me a more rounded designer, from the personal to the professional. I am capable of bringing my vision, your vision, or the client’s vision to fruition.
Work Experience
Self-Employed
Freelance Graphic Design, Illustration and Fine Art
-Responsibilities include branding, logos, t-shirt designs, book covers and typesetting, website design and maintenance, brochures, bookplates and tipped in pages, gift cards and photo restoration
2004
- Present
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Strange & Random Happenstance Book Blog
Blogger
-Designed and launched book review blog
-Developed working relationships with many bestselling authors: Tasha Alexander, Gail Carriger, Jasper Fforde, Colleen Gleason, R.L. LaFevers, Lisa Lutz, Paul Magrs, George Mann, Michelle Moran, Michael Norman, Michael Palmer, Jerome Peterson and Lauren Willig
-Established ties with other bloggers and fellow book lovers all over the world
-Developed working relationships with many bestselling authors: Tasha Alexander, Gail Carriger, Jasper Fforde, Colleen Gleason, R.L. LaFevers, Lisa Lutz, Paul Magrs, George Mann, Michelle Moran, Michael Norman, Michael Palmer, Jerome Peterson and Lauren Willig
-Established ties with other bloggers and fellow book lovers all over the world
2009
- Present
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Marshall & Ilsley Corp.
Graphic Designer
-Designed packaging for Christmas promotional gifts to top clients in Wealth Management
- Selection of paintings from M&I’s Owen J. Gromme holdings for miniature prints and note cards
-Selection and implementation of embossing on stationery
- Selection of paintings from M&I’s Owen J. Gromme holdings for miniature prints and note cards
-Selection and implementation of embossing on stationery
2005
- 2007
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
LiamWear
Co-Founder LiamWear T-Shirt Company
-Co-Founder of T-Shirt Company
-Designed and maintained website
-Handled all email correspondence and clerical tasks
-Responsible for overseeing production of shirts with our manufacturer, as well as maintaining quality control
-Handled all distribution and shipping of merchandise
-Designed and maintained website
-Handled all email correspondence and clerical tasks
-Responsible for overseeing production of shirts with our manufacturer, as well as maintaining quality control
-Handled all distribution and shipping of merchandise
2004
- 2005
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
University Of Wisconsin Madison Theatre And Opera/Madison Opera
Scenic Designer
-Successfully translated designs from paper to stage
-Time management skills to keep team on task and deadline
-Oversaw teams of students to see that they comprehended and completed tasks in a timely fashion
-Time management skills to keep team on task and deadline
-Oversaw teams of students to see that they comprehended and completed tasks in a timely fashion
1999
- 2002
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Stanton & Lee Publishers
Gallery Assistant
-In charge of collating and preparing mass mailings
-Gallery Night event worker
-Gallery Night event worker
1992
- 1994
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Education
Madison Area Technical College
Associate Degree in Applied Arts, Graphic Design and Illustration and Webpage Design Certificate
4.0 GPA, Madison College Dean’s List Perfect Distinction
August 2007
- Present
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science in Art Education
Conferred with Distinction, GPA 3.926
September 1997
- May 2004
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Second in Theatre
Conferred with Distinction, GPA 3.926
September 1998
- June 2004
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
West High School
High School Diploma
Graduated with Honors
1992
- 1996
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Point of Purchase: Safeway Grocery Store San Francisco (Local)
2012
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Illustration: Artiste Lefebvre-Eliza Self Promotion (Local)
2012
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Packaging: Elizabeth Gaskell Criterion DVD Set (District)
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Packaging: Elizabeth Gaskell Criterion DVD Set (Local)
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Digitally Enhanced Illustration: "Hell is White" Poster (Local)
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Digitally Enhanced Illustration: Miss Deborah Jenykns (Local)
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Single Consumer/Trade Magazine: The Wonders of Reading PSA (Local)
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Student Silver Addy - Brochure: Penguin Pearson Annual Report (Local)
2011
Madison Area Technical College
Student Involvement Award
2011
University Of Wisconsin-Madison: Theatre Department
Frederick Buerki Scholarship UW-Madison
2001
National Scholastic Art Awards
Silver Key
1996
State Scholastic Art Awards
Golden Key
1996
Skills
Acrobat,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Word,
Wacom Tablet,
Blogger,
Community Work
MSCR Art Cart 2011
Madison, WI: Charity Gallery Show
-Implemented and ran gallery show whose sales benefited the MSCR Art Cart around the theme “What is Creativity” which arose from Art Club screen printing workshop
Blessed Sacrament School 2009
Madison, WI: T-shirt design for American Family Children’s Hospital
-Designed T-Shirt to be sold through Blessed Sacrament School as a fundraiser on behalf of the new American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI
-Responsible for overseeing correspondence and production of shirts with our manufacturer
-Raised approximately $2,000 for the Children’s Hospital
Ronald McDonald House 2002
Madison, WI: Environmental Enhancement
-Designed and produced decoupaged lamps which where used in the children’s rooms to brighten up the atmosphere and raise spirits during a hard time in their lives
The University Club 2001-2002
Madison, WI: Special Events Production Designer
-Staged The University Club to look like Hogwarts for a Harry Potter Charity Children’s event
-Created key decorations to evoke the world of J.K. Rowling
-Coached staff on their roles
-Maintained a presence and saw to the smooth running during the two years the event ran
Madison, WI: Charity Gallery Show
-Implemented and ran gallery show whose sales benefited the MSCR Art Cart around the theme “What is Creativity” which arose from Art Club screen printing workshop
Blessed Sacrament School 2009
Madison, WI: T-shirt design for American Family Children’s Hospital
-Designed T-Shirt to be sold through Blessed Sacrament School as a fundraiser on behalf of the new American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI
-Responsible for overseeing correspondence and production of shirts with our manufacturer
-Raised approximately $2,000 for the Children’s Hospital
Ronald McDonald House 2002
Madison, WI: Environmental Enhancement
-Designed and produced decoupaged lamps which where used in the children’s rooms to brighten up the atmosphere and raise spirits during a hard time in their lives
The University Club 2001-2002
Madison, WI: Special Events Production Designer
-Staged The University Club to look like Hogwarts for a Harry Potter Charity Children’s event
-Created key decorations to evoke the world of J.K. Rowling
-Coached staff on their roles
-Maintained a presence and saw to the smooth running during the two years the event ran