Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MA Graphic and Web Design
December 2020
3.94 GPA

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BSc Visualization – Print and Web Communication
December 2012
3.9 GPA, Dean’s List 5 out of 5 semesters

University of Westminster, London
Journalism and Media Studies
Fall 2011 Semester Abroad

Hamline University
Psychology, History, Political Science
August 2008-December 2009
3.9 GPA, Dean’s List 3 out of 3 semesters

Jill Blaeser Design – Graphic and Web Designer
Minneapolis, MN | December 2012 – Present

• Communicate with clients to develop a complete design strategy that solves their problem

• Develop client ideas into a cohesive brand and deploy that brand in both print and web designs

• Produce strong brands and marketing materials that have helped clients launch a new business, increase business, and open a second location during a pandemic

• Clients include Artrageous Adventures, Think Organized, Laurie Kottke Fine Jewelers, Pediatric Psych Services, Acumen, Pack this Journal, Kenwood Neighborhood Organization, Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association

PostNet – Production Manager & Graphic Designer
Minneapolis, MN | October 2013 – April 2020

• Work with customers to determine design needs and create a wide variety of materials to satisfy those needs

• Design with print production standards in mind and prepare customer files for best print performance

• Operate a variety of equipment, including Konica printers, binding machines, and laminators

• Provide strong customer service to individuals with packing, shipping, printing, binding, and design needs

• Work with vendors to order supplies and specialty printed products

Thirty Two Magazine – Design & Marketing Intern
Minneapolis, MN | May 2012 – August 2012

• Developed brand and style guidelines for a new magazine that were implemented in all future issues

• Laid out entire second issue of the magazine and wrote content for publication in the design section of the issue

• Raised $6500 for the launch of the magazine using Kickstarter and drew over 300 people to a launch party using assorted marketing techniques

• Managed social media campaign and blog to promote the launch of the magazine

• Placed magazine in over 30 vendors around the Twin Cities

• Recruited advertisers to support the magazine

MN Historical Society Press – Design Intern
St. Paul, MN | January 2012 – May 2012

• Developed an identity for a line of Kindle Singles called MHS Express

• Created content for publication in upcoming books, including tables of contents and map illustrations

• Organized over 2000 photos and 100 Dakota letters in preparation for publication

MCAD Service Bureau – Print Technology Assistant
Minneapolis, MN | August 2010 – July 2013

• Aided students with software troubleshooting and file preparation for best print performance

• Assisted students and faculty with printing, copying, scanning, and bookbinding

• Used Canon, Epson, Konica, and Oce printers, copiers, and scanners

Centennial High School – Assistant Speech Coach
Circle Pines, MN | February 2010 – April 2018

• Coach students in speech writing and delivery on a section championship winning team

• Foster communication skills in young people that will serve them well beyond this extracurricular activity

• Critique student speakers at weekly speech invitationals around the state

Advanced Knowledge
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
HTML
CSS
Javascript
WordPress CMS
Wix CMS
Mailchimp Platform

Working Knowledge
Adobe AfterEffects
Cinema 3D
Adobe SoundBooth
FinalCut Pro
Sketch
Figma
p5.js Javascript Library
Vue Javascript Library
ScrollMagic Javascript Library