Caitlin Cooper - United States of America
About the artist
Member since 2008-01-16
Objective
A challenging and exciting graphic design position with a successful reputable company
Education
University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Aug. 2002-May 2005
¤ Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design
Design related coursework:
Fundamentals of Design Computer Graphic Design I and II
Graphic Design I and II Typography
Graphic Design Workshop
Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Aug. 2000-May 2002
¤ General education studies and fine arts courses.
Relevant Coursework:
Fundamentals of Communication Composition I and II
Software Skills
Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word Macromedia Freehand
Adobe InDesign Microsoft Excel Punto Digitizing Software
Adobe Illustrator Microsoft PowerPoint
Employment History
Imagine Sportswear | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Aug 1, 2006-present
Graphic Artist
¤ In house graphic artist for a small boutique, yacht wear and corporate apparel company
¤ Create custom designs for screen printing using different techniques to accomplish the desired
effects and also create the color separations for films to be printed
¤ Create custom embroidery designs using a digitizing program to translate the artwork to the
embroidery machine
¤ Design custom crystal transfers. Choose what size, color and type of crystal or nailhead will be used
transform the artwork into crystals.
¤ Design mailers and keep catalog up to date
¤ Assist with production when necessary
¤ Travel to shows and conventions to keep up to date on the new trends, materials and software.
¤ One of my designs was picked up by Margaritaville, Key West and will be in their Fall 2007 catalog
Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille | Lighthouse Point, FL | March 2006-present
Server
¤ Greet customers and take food and drink orders ¤ Prepare and deliver food and drinks to tables ¤ Serve as cashier
¤ Clean tables and floors in assigned section, restock caddies and complete assigned side work each shift
C and S Furniture Gallery | Coralville, IA | Sept 7, 2005-Jan. 13, 2006
Administrative Assistant
¤ Answer a multiple line phone, provide customer service, direct calls and relay messages
¤ Coordinate and schedule service calls and deliveries and arrange payments
¤ Assist with placing, tracking, and confirming orders and coordinating with manufacturers and
company representatives
¤ Developed and implemented a new inventory system involving multiple inventory lists
Systems Unlimited | Iowa City, IA | Oct. 2003-July 2005
Counselor
¤ Provide support to six developmentally disabled women
¤ Responsibilities include preparing meals, assistance with laundry, shopping, daily
hygiene and accompanying the individuals out into the community
Freelance Work
¤ Jillybeans, September 2007. Created a logo which will be used for marketing material.
¤ InTheBiz magazine, August 2007. Designed an ad for Kim’s Alley Bar which will run through football
season.
¤ Fallwinds Productions, August 2007. Created a logo for a production company which will
be used for their business cards and future marketing material.
¤ Jefferson High School Westside Delegation Show Choir, August 2007. Created a design for their
2007-2008 show, which will be used on shirts, posters and programs.
¤ Jefferson High School, May 2007. Designed shirts and posters for the school musical Anything Goes.
¤ Cabinet Connection, January 2007. Designed business cards for cabinet and carpentry business
¤ Catalogs.com, September, 2006. Designed a web banner for a Bridal blog web site
bridal.catalogs.com.
¤ Statement Services, June 2006. Designed business cards for the CEO and his employees.
¤ C and S Furniture Gallery, Winter 2005. Designed three sales tags and also an illustrated truck that
was used in television commercials.
¤ Josh Rathje and Joe Huizenga, Fall 2005. Designed business cards for their local branch of a
national company.
¤ Wilson Middle School Show Choir, 2004. Designed their 2004-2005 t-shirt.
Activities and Honors
¤ UISD (University of Iowa Students in Design)
¤ UISD under grad, BFA, and honors show
¤ Dean’s List, May 2004 University of Iowa
Skills
- Drawing
- Digital Photography
- Traditional Photography
- Graphic Design
- Computer Graphics
