seanamatthews@gmail.com
256 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, ma 01504
www.seanmatthews.net
401.556.9424


Objective
To obtain a position in the field of graphic design that would provide me with an opportunity to apply my educational background and internship experience.

Qualifications
Skilled in design for print publications, as well as web design. Proficient in most commonly used computer graphic design programs. Adept at meeting deadlines and communicating well with clients. Demonstrates stellar leadership qualities.

Related Skills
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Macromedia Contribute, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Macintosh OS X, Windows XP.

Related Experience
Graphic Designer
Rapid Printing, North Providence, RI Fall 2006-Present
Oversee all typesetting, design and production of jobs in house. Work directly with press operator, bindery and other staff to produce high quality work in a rapid time frame.

Graphic Design Intern
Pagano Media, Worcester, MA Spring 2006
Assist in the creation of logo and layout designs. Corporate identity packages, including stationery designs. Design DVD labels and menus; PowerPoint slides and other digital media. Design of advertising campaign, including posters, banners and websites.

Freelance Graphic Design
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA 2005 - 2006
Design and maintain Student Activities web site; creation of logos for various campus activities, clubs and organizations. Redeveloped and redesigned web pages for the Office of Student and Academic Life. Published online by Fitchburg State College at http://www.fsc.edu/

Stratton Players, Fitchburg, MA 2004
Created and printed postcard design for 'The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.' Printed by Minuteman Press, Fitchburg, MA. Distributed to college and local community.

Education
B.S. Degree in Communications Media with a concentration in Graphic Design.
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA. Year of Graduation: Spring 2006; Magna Cum Laude

Honors
Fitchburg State College President's List 2006
President, Student Government Association 2005 - 2006
Fitchburg State College Dean's List 2002 - 2006
Who's Who Among College and University Students 2005
Work Selected for Visions, Honored Student Exhibition 2005
Fitchburg State College Leadership Award 2005
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout 1997


Professional Memberships
Boston Chapter: AIGA


Interests
Skiing, Golf, Kayaking


Portfolio and references available upon request.