My name is AJ and I grew up in a small town just outside of Ann Arbor. Exploring is one of my favorite things to do, whether it is traveling abroad or discovering new and interesting facts. I also enjoy figuring out how things work.
Education:
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design
Ferris State University: College of Business
May 2014
Minor: Art History
Ferris State University: College of Arts and Sciences
May 2014
Experience:
Design Project Center
Big Rapids, Michigan
September 2013 – Present
Graphic Design Intern
In a small team, I worked with our client Cadillac Family Physicians P.C. to realign their brand to their current values through brand identity and digital experience.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Hamburg, MI Cashier,
Crew Member, Customer Assistance
April 2009 – August 2011
Awards:
Brand X: Experience Design National Student Competition
Second Place 2013
The Brand X competition was a rewarding experience that was sponsored by George P. Johnson where we created an experience for the visitors of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
James & Nancy Walker
Scholarship Art History:
Florence, Paris, and Rome Spring 2011
Skills:
Branding/Identity
Client Communication
CSS 3
HTML 5
jQuery
MySQL
Photography
PHP
Project Management
Responsive Design
Typography
Wordpress
Technology:
Adobe Creative Suite
iOS
Macintosh OS
MAMP
Sublime Text 2
Windows OS
Tours:
AIGA New York HQ
Barbarian Group
Conduit Studios
Cranbrook Academy
Custom Printers
Fathead Studios
George P. Johnson
Graphic Specialists
Peopledesign
Universal Mind
Lectures & Events:
AIGA WM Halloween Decorations & Party 2013
AIGA WM Annual Members Meeting 2014
Chris Thiele
Craig Cockerill
Developmental Portfolio Review 2014
Hullabaloo 2014
Keen Collective Graduate Panel
Love Connection
Love and Harmony
Nick Dean
Martin Venezky
Mike Gorman & Yolanda Gonzalez
Patrick Robinson
Ray Brown
Visual Hero Graduate Panel
Membership:
AIGA: the professional
association of design
Member Since: September 2011