Molly Ballanger is a graphic designer with a BFA in graphic design from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She has strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite programs like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop as well as Microsoft Office programs. She has work experience as a designer for various organizations and also freelance design work. Her goal is to work behind the scenes to help others shine through her creative work with a focus on respect, integrity, and communication.

1. molly.ballanger10@gmail.com molly-ballanger.squarespace.com 763.458.3756
Technology
Education
Design Experience/Employment Employment
• Adobe Creative Suite 6
Strong in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
Experience in: AfterEffects, and Primiere
• Microsoft Office
Strong in: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Experience in: Wordpress.com and
Squarespace.com
References available upon request.
Software: Digital: Photography:
I am a graphic designer that cares deeply about the benefit
that my creative work brings to others. I am not shy with color
and will experiment until things feel just right. I enjoy working
with layout and print designs, and am comfortable working
both with a team and flying solo. I prioritize respect, integrity,
communication and understanding to provide a personal
experience for my clients. My goal is to work the backstage
in order for others to be in the spotlight.
• Nikon D3100
• Adobe Bridge
Photo retouching in: Photoshop
University of Minnesota, Duluth
BFA Graphic Design Major
May 2014
Designer Greater Twin Ports Cru.
Designer UMD Bands
Freelance Designer Monkey Island Inc.
Graphic Design Intern Medtronic Pier One Imports, Duluth 2012 - 2014
Store Leader (Part-time promotion)
Sales Associate (Part-time)
Essentia Health, Duluth July - December 2014
Food Services Employee (Part-time)
Office of Students in Transition (UMD) 2011 - 2013
Student Leader (part-time)
Excelled in Typography, Graphic Design, Interpersonal
Communications, and Photography courses
• Helped manage store, money, and associates.
• Brought in consistent green sales, conversion, and credit card
sales during work shifts.
• Received praise and encouraging comments regarding
customer service from coworkers and customers.
• Served food to hospital staff, patients, and families.
• Completed daily tasks with quick efficiency
• Worked with incoming freshmen and transfer students to
register for classes, tour campus, and transition from high school.
• During Freshmen Welcome Week: Lead groups of freshmen
and transfer students to transition into college life.
• Displayed and stocked merchandise statements
• Provided customer service and managed money.
• Designed web ads for Monkey Island Inc. clients
• Created printed promotional postcards and mailers
• Helped create/manipulate graphics for client websites.
• Redesigned and rebranded Covidien print materials such as
sellsheets, brochures, posters, ads, and banners to Medtronic's
major new company rebrand.
• Designed large-scale promotional materials such as banners,
LED archway towers, and LED advertisement boards, and also
conference/convention printed promotional materials
• Worked with a team of product and marketing
managers to recreate and re-prioritize printed assets
• Designed posters to advertise concerts and student recitals.
These Designs helped students be more informed and join
athletic band groups such as pep band and marching band.
• Designed printed pieces such as posters, pamphlets, post
cards, promo cards for weekly meetings. These new designs
helped bring in new students to attend groups and events.
Deans List: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
GPA: 3.61
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