Resume

Kristin DeChiaro

Education

B.A. in Media Studies, Minor in Theology
The Catholic University of America (CUA)
G.P.A.: 3.0
Honors: Parish and Alumni Scholarships
Relevant Coursework: Digital Art, Critical Approaches to Media, Media Rhetoric and Aesthetics, Drawing, Illustration, Design, Digital Production: InDesign, Design and Interactivity, Animation and Game Design.

Experience

Intern Graphic Designer and Production Assistant, Western Connecticut State University, Publications and Design

• Designed (posters, lawn signs, flyers, business cards, etc.) for the University
• Conducted production jobs such as copies of classroom materials (syllabi, handouts, worksheets, etc.), cutting, binding and mounting oversized prints to foam board

Graphic Designer and Assistant Event Manager, The Winery at St. George

• Designing promotional posters/advertisements for the events happening at the business
• Posting ticketed events on the business’ website and social media outlets
• Confirming dates and events of live music performances at the business

Intern, Western Connecticut State University

• Developed experience working at the universities media lab
• Created DVD copies using Handbrake for the media lab
• Observed the working skills required for Final Cut Pro

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Motion Graphics: IMovie, Maya, Unity
Media/Art: Design, drawing, digital art, 3D modeling, animation, photography, video production and editing