leggedfish@gmail.com

Gnora is an illustrator and graphic designer from the Detroit area.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Create vector graphics from raster files
• Word processing and spreadsheets
• HTML, CSS
• Digital and 35mm photography
• Graphite and charcoal drawing
• Various sewing techniques

EDUCATION

Northern Michigan University 1997 - 2002

Department of Art and Design
Marquette, Michigan
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Illustration Minor: German
Graduated Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE

Energy Power Systems 2014 - 2015

Manufacturing Technician

• Assembled battery components
• Operated robot
• Welded battery components
• Stamped battery components

SFD Manufacturing 2010 - 2014

Graphic Designer

• Designed packaging for linens and glassware
• Designed POP displays for supermarkets
• Created sales brochures and order forms
• Designed fabric patterns for comforters and pillows
• Prepared artwork for print production
• Created print and online advertisements
• Photographed products and optimize photos
• Maintained database of product details
• Maintained company website
• Troubleshot office software and equipment

Room for Dessert 2003 - 2009

Manager

• Created newspaper advertisements and mail-out flyers
• Photographed pastries for use in ads and website
• Created and maintained company website
• Customer Service - cash handling, order taking, etc
• Custom Cake Decoration