1. 16 Miller Street
Beacon, New York 12508
P: 845.831.5742
E: kwaldendesign@gmail.com
W: kwaldendesigns.com
objective
Seeking a position as a graphic designer with an opportunity for growth and to be mentored by other peers in my field of
study. I want to utilize and challenge my educational background, my professional work history and my acquired strengths.
I am looking to expand in all venues of the design field.
qualifications summary
A detailed-oriented individual with fresh and creative ideas. Particular strengths include technical and innovative skills
Able to function alone or as a team member, under pressure, and in predictable and unpredictable circumstances where
time considerations are essential. Desire to apply strengths and grow within an organization while positively impacting
performance; results focused.
education
Bachelor of Science in Fine & Visual Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design, State University of New York at
New Paltz - May 2006
Associate of Applied Sciences in Commercial Advertising Art, Dutchess Community College- December 2003
Web Design/Technical Web Development – Diploma – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division
Both Mac and PC proficient
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Quark Xpress as well as Microsoft Office
professional experience
DiReggio Advertising (Yorktown Heights, New York)
Senior Graphic Artist – April 2011 – Present
Design of customer advertisements (Direct mail pieces, Insert Pieces, etc.). Aid in the design of logos and other material
for Citi/Citibank divisions and events. Design of websites for multiple clientele as well logo creation. Design for Citi/Citibank
customer forms and applications.
The Yorktown PennySaver Media Group, Inc. (Yorktown Heights, New York)
Graphic Artist – February 2007 – October 2009
Design of customer advertisements (Direct mail pieces, Insert Pieces, etc.). Design of house advertisements, logos and
other material. Creation of film/negatives for customer advertisements. Pre-flighting advertisements for preparation to be
press printed as well as pagination of weekly publications.
The Yorktown PennySaver Media Group, Inc. (Yorktown Heights, New York)
Marketing Assistant – August 2006 – February 2007
Internal/External Customer Relationship establishment, development, and maintenance. Market all six corporations
(Printing, Yorktown e-Publishing, Classified & Display Advertising, North County News, Yorktown Insert Corporation and
D2M Direct Mail) of one company with emphasis on excellent customer service, product efficiency, streamlined productivity,
and highest-end quality results. Weekly contests and filler materials. Designed promotional materials that was handed as
well as mailed to current and new customers. Design of company’s self advertisements for each division.