Nicole McElroy
Freelance Graphic Designer
Albany, NY, USAHi, my name's Nicole! I'm an entry level graphic designer with a passion for the arts,design and web.
I am currently a Freelance Graphic Designer, however I am looking forward to continuing to develop my skills as a designer, and becoming more involved in the industry.
I am currently a Freelance Graphic Designer, however I am looking forward to continuing to develop my skills as a designer, and becoming more involved in the industry.
Work Experience
Siena College
Graphic Design/ Marketing Intern, Student Activities Office
As a Marketing/Graphic Design Intern, it is my job to create and design event flyers, posters, logos, t-shirts and other art. In addition, I collaborate in teams to come up with new and creative ways to involve students in campus events.
January 2015
- Present
Loudonville, New York, United States
Elite Estate
Freelance Graphic Designer
I was hired by Elite Estate as a temporary independent contractor to re-brand their company. During my time here I created new logos, business cards and print ads.
June 2014
- August 2014
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Strong Hearts Cafe
Graphic Designer
I am one of eight designers working on creating a illustrated booklet for Strong Hearts Cafe, located in syracuse. I design and draw illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, as well as create templates for the booklets design and prepare the booklet for print.
I work with this client for my capstone class at SUNY Oswego.
I work with this client for my capstone class at SUNY Oswego.
January 2014
- May 2014
Oswego, New York, United States
T-Shirt Graphics
Graphic Design Intern
During my time at T-shirt graphics I worked directly under the senior graphic designer. I had my own clients which I dealt directly with, worked with them step by step through the proofing and printing processes, and handled their payments.
My job duties included creating graphics and compositions for t-shirts, menu boards, banners, tee signs etc, and preparing them all for print.
My job duties included creating graphics and compositions for t-shirts, menu boards, banners, tee signs etc, and preparing them all for print.
June 2013
- August 2013
Ballston Spa, New York, United States
Education
State University Of New York At Oswego
Bachelors of Fine Art in Graphic Design
I am fortunate enough to be in the BFA program at SUNY Oswego which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
During my time at SUNY Oswego, I worked with many different clients, learned how to work in a design group, participated in exhibitions and focused my studies in web design, branding, illustration and typography.
My expected graduation date is May 2014.
During my time at SUNY Oswego, I worked with many different clients, learned how to work in a design group, participated in exhibitions and focused my studies in web design, branding, illustration and typography.
My expected graduation date is May 2014.
August 2012
- May 2014
Oswego, New York, United States
Mohawk Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design
While at MVCC, I learned the basics of design from typography, page layout, illustration and branding.
I built a portfolio here and summited it to SUNY Oswego who then accepted me into their graphic design BFA program.
I built a portfolio here and summited it to SUNY Oswego who then accepted me into their graphic design BFA program.
August 2010
- May 2012
Utica, New York, United States
Languages
German (Beginner),
Awards
Capital District Media Arts Festival
Honorable Mention
2010
Skills
Abobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Branding,
CSS,
Digital Illustration,
HTML5,
JavaScript,
Page Layout,
Photo Manipulation,
Typography,
Web Design,