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Jaclyn Vergara

2 Binnalce Lane, Port Wentworth, GA 31407
jaclyn.vergara@gmail.com

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
September 1999 - May 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Magna Cum Laude

Sessions School of Design, New York, NY (online)
May 2008 - present
Masters Certificate in Web Design (currently pursuing)

Professional Skills

- Proficient in: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3 and Quark XPress
- Familiar with: XHTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, Microsoft Office Programs
- Knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems
- Personal: Detail-oriented, multi-tasker, work well in team or independently, and eager to learn new skills

Other Skills

- Digital Photography
- Calligraphy
- Color theory
- Drawing techniques (pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels)

Work Experience

Graphic Designer
Kwalu LLC (Furniture Manufacturer), Atlanta, GA

http://www.kwalu.com
February 2004 - present
Duties include: Working closely with Marketing Director to produce printed and digital marketing materials such as advertisements, literature, catalog, mailers, newsletters and trade show designs. Also, product color correction, product photography, work with web master to maintain website images and content, and various clerical duties as needed.

Freelance Graphic Designer
June 2003 - present
Various projects include: Wedding invitation and program designs, wedding photography, envelope calligraphy, basic web site design, menu designs, and business card designs

Honors and Awards

Finalist
Juried Poster Contest and Exhibition
2003 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Senior PGA Tournament, Savannah, GA

November 2002

Dean's List
Savannah College of Art and Design

Fall 1999 - Winter 2003

References available upon request.