Qingzhao seeks a graphic design position to utilize her creative and technical skills. She has a B.S. in Computer Graphics Technology and an A.S. in Psychology from Purdue University. She has advanced skills in Adobe design software and intermediate skills in web technologies. Her experience includes graphic design internships and freelance work developing branding, websites, and print materials. She is organized, versatile, and able to work independently or on teams.

1. qingzhao
GRAPHIC DESIGN • WEB DESIGN • ILLUSTRATION
Objective
To acquire a Graphic Designer position at an innovative company, utilizing my creative and
technical skills to produce visual solutions that will inform, impress , and inspire .
Education
PURDUE UNIVERSITY – WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
AUGUST 2006 – MAY 2010
B.S. – Computer Graphics Technology GPA:
3.84/4.00
A.S. – Psychology
Awards/Achievements : Dean’s List, Semester Honors, Sriver Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, 2nd Place - Graphics
Communication (AITP National Collegiate Conference 2010)
Activities: The Purdue Exponent (Senior Graphic Artist), SIGGRAPH (Marketing Committee member), Digital Literacy
Contest (Graphics Consultant), Association of Information Technology Professionals, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Software Skills
Advanced: Intermediate: Novice: Other:
Adobe Photoshop CS4 PHP XML PCs, Macs, Linux
Adobe Illustrator CS4/Freehand MX MySQL JavaScript Design fundamentals
Adobe InDesign CS4 Ajax Color theory
Adobe Flash CS4 (A.S. 3.0)
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Adobe After Effects CS4 visualbasic.NET File conversion
JASC/Corel Paint Shop Pro Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 C++ File optimization
JASC Animation Shop Adobe Fireworks CS4 CATIA Typography
Microsoft Office 2003/2007 QuarkXpress Branding & Identity
HTML/CSS FTP Pre-press production
Personal Skills
ORGANIZED : Ability to multitask/prioritize while working under multiple deadlines/in a fast-paced environment
VERSATILE: Capable of achieving a wide range of projects/styles through various mediums
ADAPTABLE: Capacity to work in team environments, as well as on an individual basis
COMMUNICATOR: Clear conveyance of ideas in visual, written, and oral aspects
DETAIL- ORIENTED: Thorough attention paid to every aspect of a project
BILINGUAL: Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese
Career Development
GRAPHIC DESIGN ACCOUNT MANAGER GRAPHICS SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST
INTERN INTERN CONSULTANT THE PURDUE EXPONENT
HAAN M + C SCHOOL DATEBOOKS GNIC October 2006 – Present
October 2009 – December 2009 Summer 2009 February 2008 – Present • Awarded title of Senior
• Collaborated with Art • Upheld all aspects of • Developed all company Graphic Artist during first year
Directors in marketing accounts from client data graphic design aspects, • Portrayed articles succinctly
schemes for print & web submissions through including: Branding, web via graphics (90% being front
sending books to print design, print documents,
• Implemented own styles page box)
into client objectives while • Devised planner & and misc. requests • Communicated facts, trends,
calendar layouts according
incorporating design • Designed company logo & and data through infographics
to client specifications
standards website from initial mock • Composed page layouts (90%
• Granted complete creative • Directed new interns ups to final draft, through being front page)

2. freedom on assigned projects • Desktop Publisher (2008) communication with CEO
344 Northwestern Ave. Apt. 3, W. Lafayette, IN 47906 • (317) 531-1198 • qzhao@purdue.edu • http://www.qing-
zhao.com