1. Experience:
Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT
Graphic Specialist (2007-Present)
• Design and produce all graphics used in marketing campaigns and communication materials from the college.
• Research, design and create marketing campaigns that are carried throughout various printed materials, promotional items, and print
advertisements to emphasize the college brand. Responsible for website design and maintaining content.
• Supervised and managed the various video production projects on campus. Some of these projects were done with a group of students and
many were completed by an outside company.
• Serve as the staff photographer.
• Developed the marketing internship program. Supervised participants in the undergraduate internship program.
• Continuously work with the marketing department, faculty, and staff to reinforce the QVCC brand.
• Develop various illustrations, graphics, and logos for specific departments and organizations within the college.
• Member of website redesign team - involved with content management system specification proposal, vendor selection, new design, primary
contact with programmer, and data migration to new system.
Full Sail University, Orlando, FL
MFA New Media Design (2015)
Honors:
Valedictorian
6 Course Director Awards
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
BFA Film, Animation and Video (2001)
jennifer espeseth
graphic designer • illustrator
35 Windswept Drive, Woodstock, Connecticut 06281
espeseth@sketchy35.com • 860.821.8088 • www.sketchy35.com
Highly skilled and dedicated Graphic Designer combining creative illustrations, web design/content and graphics with a strong
marketing acumen, linking design skills to enhanced branding and messaging. Endless creativity combined with the skills and
knowledge to complete a variety of marketing and design problems.
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Auditions
• Strategic Planning
• Branding/Messaging
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
• Demographic Analysis
• Multi-Media/Social Media
• Goal Setting/Performance Measurement
• Market Penetration
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Competencies & Software Skills:
Adjunct Faculty (2004-Present)
Courses taught include Graphic Design I & II, Two Dimensional Design, Illustration, Intro to Studio Art, Intro to Computer Graphics, and Web Design.
• Introduction to Studio Art - Is a course for non art majors. Teaching a variety of mediums and techniques and how the principles of design work
and translate are key components to the class. This was also an introduction into various forms of art and artists through history into the present
time.
• Two Dimensional Design - Is a core requirement for all art majors. In this course the focus is on the principles of art and design, an introduction
to color theory, the use of various materials and mediums, and the importance of creativity and how the critique process can help everyone
grow as artists.
• Illustration - In this course students explore the idea of images as narratives, both in a direct and indirectly. Students were required to draw
from life as well as their imaginations. Students were also given smaller weekly illustrative projects as well as larger more involved projects.
• Introduction to Computer Graphics - This course is set up to give students a taste of the Adobe software products. Students explore the
software through exercises, demonstrations, and larger projects. Slide shows with examples of other artists demonstrate the endless creative
possibilities.
• Graphic Design I and II - In these courses students explore commercial arts. Demonstrating how much exposure everyone has to it in their daily
life. It’s also important to reestablish and encourage the basic design concepts and color theories has they do apply in all areas of art. Graphic
Design II is an opportunity for students to dive deeper. Projects are more advanced such as multi page layouts, design packages, and projects
that require teamwork. This is done to give students more exposure to the variety of projects a working graphic designer may face.

2. Item Creative Group LLC, Putnam, CT (2009 - 2010)
• Contracted to work on the Pomfret School’s Fall 2009 Alumni Magazine.
• Created layout and article spreads.
Tees Plus, Groton, CT (2003 – 2004)
Graphic Designer/ IIlustrator
• Created designs based off of customer’s supplied art or ideas.
• Printed out color separations and films to be burned for screenprinting.
• Generated new designs for existing customer programs.
Grafftek Solutions, West Warwick, RI (2001 – 2002)
Graphic Designer/ IIlustrator
• Created designs based off of customer’s supplied art or concepts.
• Generated new designs for existing customer campaigns.
• Recreated official forms for mass reproduction
Freelance:
Conneticut Childrens Medical Center - CCMC Wing’s of Hope, Hartford, CT
• Designed a logo for a unique bicycle ride to support the REACH for the STARS Cancer Survivorship Program at
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Central Village Market, Plainfield, Connecticut
• Designed a website to help promote the market, their packages, and weekly specials.
Graffiti Works, Whitinsville, MA
• Created artwork for their various customers.
• Cleaned up and tweaked existing artwork for vinyl graphic printing and screen printing
• Designed a logo for a unique restaurant.
Christina Garcia, Pomfret Center, CT
• Designed various graphics and logos for embroidery
Awards:
2015 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR), Bronze Medallion Award recipient in the Special Event Category
2014 Paragon Award Winner, Bronze Medal in Logo Design
2013 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR), Silver Medallion Award recipient in the Photography Category
2012 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR), Silver Medallion Award recipient in the Photography Category
2010 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR), Bronze Medallion Award recipient for
QVCC’s Foundation Spelling Bee.
2008 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR), Bronze Medallion Award recipient for
QVCC’s Summer Kids Academy guide.
2007 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR), Gold Medallion Award recipient for
QVCC’s Summer Kids Academy guide.
2007 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 1 (NCMPR) Bronze Medallion Award recipient for
QVCC’s The Kids Academy logo
jennifer espeseth
espeseth@sketchy35.com
www.sketchy35.com