What can I do for you?

I wear many different hats while using an equally diverse number of media to create numerous types of designs, such as:

• Animation Experience
• Logo Design
• Printed Marketing Materials
• Website Design

What programs do I use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Macintosh Computers
• Sketch-Up
• Windows Computers
• WordPress

Who have I worked with?

• Dow Corning
• FITCH
• Identity Studios
• OneSource Development
• Yogurtini

About

My name is Erin Kwiatkowski. I was born and raised in Tempe. Arizona is a state that I truly love, as well as the background history. My grandfather, Ladmo, was a star on one of the first local Arizona television stations. The Wallace and Ladmo Show is still today considered the longest running children’s show (36 years). It was full of creativity and comedy. Two things that I strive for today. My father, who was Ladmo’s first son, has that same artistic mind. As I was little, we would always decorated the entire house with his hand-made Christmas decorations, such as a life-size Coca Cola polar bear and hand-made icicle lights. I would always get so excited to help out and to see what new creation we could add to the house. As I grew up surrounded by innovation, my career path led me into Graphic Design.

Right after high school, it was a no-brainer to attend Arizona State University as my father and grandfather went there. After 2 years of taking the basic fundamental Graphic Design courses, I was admitted into the Upper Division Program. Within that time, I took on an internship with the international company, FITCH. I was able to learn multiple realms in the design world, as I helped develop store interiors (True Religion in England, Yogurt Mill in California and Cibo Bistro restaurants in east-coast airports).

My final year at ASU, I was selected to be a part of the ASU Innovation Space Program where I did extensive research and product development. I worked with a team that consisted of an Industrial Designer, Electrical Engineer, and Business student. The team developed three silicone-based products for the manufacturing company, Dow-Corning. After field-interviews and analysis, we narrowed down to one final product. Creating the brand from start to finish, including the product brand book, concept-models, and a company website. (This product is currently under-review for a patient.)

Upon graduation, I developed a relationship with a marketing agency located in Scottsdale, called Identity Studios. I began to do work for the company as an in-house intern to apply the knowledge I learned in school to the real-world. After over-looking the needs for their target customers, I now develop marketing material, website and email campaigns for their Fortune 500 companies. On the side, I also do freelance work for local companies (One Source and Yogurtini). I continuously strive to grow as a designer and push to learn something new each day.

Work Objective

Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented individual seeking to obtain a position in the Graphic Design industry

Technical Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Sketch-Up, WordPress, Macintosh and Windows computers

Trained Knowledge

Color theory, Illustration, Information design, Layout, Motion, Packaging, Storyboard design concept, Typography

Work Experience

TITLE: Graphic Design Intern/Contractor
TIME: 02.10 – Present
COMPANY: Identity Studios
WEBSITE: www.identitystudios.biz
– Created designs for technology companies resulting in 50+ email campaigns and 25+ website product banners
– Developed brand proposal booklets to potential clients offering an array of products and services that would
help their company succeed financially
– Partnered with Project Managers to learn about the business aspect of graphic design; collaborate with Senior
Designers to broaden techniques and explore alternative styles

TITLE: Graphic Design Intern
TIME: 06.09 – 08.09
COMPANY: FITCH
WEBSITE: www.fitch.com
– Designed company logos, material boards and store signage to develop brand identity for internationally known
commercial clients
– Collaborated with architects and interior designers to produce commercial layouts for restaurants and office space
– Prioritized projects in a fast-paced environment and utilized problem-solving skills to ensuring deadlines were met

TITLE: Sales Associate
TIME: 06.06 – 11.11
COMPANY: Nordstrom
WEBSITE: www.nordstrom.com
– Provided customers with exceptional service to meet their fashion needs and achieve personal sales goals
– Gained familiarity with all Nordstrom products enabling me to assist customers in multiple departments and online
– Opened credit accounts, set-up floor layout and promotional displays and assisted in training new hires

Education

SCHOOL: Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
TIME: 08.2006 – 05.2010
DEGREE: B.A. in Visual Communication
– Graduated in May 2010 with a 3.5 GPA
– Accepted into Graphic Design Upper Division Program (1 of 44 selected)
– Chosen for Innovation Space Program (1 of 9 selected)

PROGRAM: ASU Innovation Space
TIME: 08.2009 – 05.2010
WEBSITE: www.innovationspace.asu.edu
– Created medical brand products from start-to-finish for a silicone manufacture company
– Worked with a team consisting of an architect, industrial designer, and mechanical engineer to co-produce three
medical product proposals
– Chosen proposal was built, marketed and displayed in exhibit
– Product currently under review for patent

PROGRAM: ASU Architecture Thesis
TIME: 01.2009 – 05.2009
– Collected research data in the Navajo Nation and produced informational design via charts, diagrams, and imagery
– Results uncovered opportunity around wellness; led to proposals around creation of community program
– Recommended proposed solution in an exhibit consisting of video, book, handouts, and visual aids

References available upon request.