Kevin Fitzgerald
Objective
To work in a professional atmosphere in the field of graphic design, to stretch my knowledge and capabilities, and to show that I'm worth the investment.
Education
Drake University | Des Moines, IA
August 2003-present
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree track
Graphic Design major
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Studio Arts Center International | Florence, Italy
January 2006-May 2006
Semester abroad program
Advanced studio arts courses
Pius X High School | Lincoln, NE
August 1999-May 2003
College preparatory courses
National Honor Society
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Work Experience
Studio P2 | Des Moines, IA
May 2006-October 2006
Graphic Design Intern
Worked with studio principal for production and design support on a wide
range of publication projects, as well as identity and some web design.
Drake University | Des Moines, IA
August 2005-present
Assistant to the Dean of Students
Responsible for complete rebuild of the Student Life department of the University
web site; met with the department heads to develop new visual identities
and to emphasize interactive functions of the site.
Benjamin, Inc | Lincoln, NE
May 2005-August 2005
Graphic Design Intern
Took on many various tasks for this advertising, marketing and publishing
firm, including advertisement and collateral media design, web site design
and development.
Nebraska Online | Lincoln, NE
March 2003–January 2004
Web Development Intern
Engaged in web site design and development for a number of state government
agencies, working with clients and colleagues to reach solutions.
Achievements
Drake University Presidents List, Spring 2005
Co-founded Drake Filmmaker production club
Built and administrate Drake Filmmakers website
Designer for Drake Magazine
Designer for Drake Magazine Online
Technical Proficiency
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe PageMaker
Adobe Photoshop
Apple iMovie
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Flash
Web development in HTML, CSS
Familiarity with PHP