CYNTHIA LEA HARRISON
Project Manager
307-277-6070
Casper, Wy 82609
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Work Experience
August 2014 - Present
July 2001 - Present
August 2012 - July 2014
Tenured ~ Graphic Design Instructor ~ Casper College
I am a tenured Graphic Design instructor at Casper College. My responsibilities are creating and developing the curriculum for the graphic design associates degree program. My number one goal is to give my students the tools they will need to acquire a Graphic Design position, or to give them the essential guidance and instruction to successfully transfer to a four year institution.
Cynthia Harrison Design ~ Graphic Designer / Art Director
Working in the direct marketing arena with Creative Director/Writer Steve Penn. We have had the privilege of serving Red Wing Shoes, Chrysler Corporation, University of Minnesota, and United Health Group. I have also designed brand standards, corporate communications and website designs for the publishing, aerospace and construction industries.
I also have experience in:
Logo design • Business Systems • Catalog Design • Collateral Material • Promotions • Point-of-Purchase • Emails • Web Sites • Social Media Content Creation •
Capabilities:
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Analyzing projects in terms of client goals, deadlines and budgets
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Creating compelling design work across various digital and printed mediums based on creative brief specifications from concept through production
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Applying strong conceptual, design and typography skills
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Demonstrating expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
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Supervising illustrators, photographers and production artists
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Demonstrating team building and interpersonal skills
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Proofing materials and attending press checks
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Ensuring accurate execution of each element
The Creative Group ~ Art Director
Worked full-time at Securian Financial on a long term placement. I recently worked at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. as a contract graphic Designer. I worked for two months at Olson Advertising, on clients such as Target Corporation, Boston Scientific, and Yoplait Yogurt. I also worked at MLT Vacations on sales agent promotions and other collateral material.
Education
2007 - 2012
1993 - 1994
1991 - 1992
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Graphic Design ·
College of Associated Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communications ·
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Foundation Classes