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EDUCATIONCollege for Creative Studies | Bachelor of Fine ArtsDetroit, MI May 2011Graphic Design
Intensive Graphic Design Course | DeProgramDen Haag, Netherlands July 2010 International design course working with designers Bob van Dijk and Thomas Castro from Lust Developed new skills for collecting research, experienced the freedom to play and viewed new outlooks on design
EXPERIENCEArt Director | Team DetroitDearborn, MI June 2011- Present Collabrative work creating web-based advertising campaigns. Emphasis on rich media banners, mobile ads, home page take overs, graphic rich email campaigns and direct mail campaigns.
Graphic Design Intern | Green Sky CreativeRoyal Oak, MI October 2010- May 2011 Wide range of design including web design, logo design, packaging and package photography
Sponsored Graphic Design Course | Volkswagen, CCSDetroit, MI Winter 2011 Worked with design team to create a new buyer experience for a targeted demographic
AIGA Vice President | Detroit Student Chapter2010- May 2011 Scheduled and organized meetings, fund-raisers, field trips and promoting AIGA Coordinated and led studio tours in Chicago
ACHIEVEMENTSAIGA International Design Educators Conference 2012Honolulu, HI Co-authored a book, "Back to Back," which was chosen to be featured in a series of international design pieces
AIGA Re:View 2011 "Back to Back" also chosen to be displayed in annual catalogue and gallery
Texture and Transformation in the Neighbourhood 2011 Collaboration with Filter Detroit/ Bauhaus Project Exhibited at Kunstlerhaus Sootbörn in Hamburg, Germany
CCS Student Showcase 2007-2009
VOLUNTEER WORKVolunteer 2007-Present Baldwin Center, Pontiac, MIGrace Centers of Hope, Pontiac, MI Supplied homeless with basic needs Organized sleeping and bathing arrangements
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGEProficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
Exposure in Flash and After Effects
LAUREN WILLIS T 248.342.1979 E [email protected] W laurenwillisdesign.com