liz.mckibbon at gmail dot com
Education:
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design; August, 2009.
Creative Work Experience:
Current. McKibbon Hotel Management, Tampa, Florida. Creative assistant. Duties include various graphic design projects including promotional materials for hotel properties.
Feb 2010 - April 2010. Now Public News, online. Contributor.
Nov 2009 - Feb 2010. Rustic Steel Creations, Tampa, Florida. Apprentice, creative and traditional steel fabrication. Photograph archiving of past projects.
2009. Case-mate, freelance. Creation of original graphics for cell phone accessories.
2008. Holland House, abroad. Two week furniture production internship. Assisted in reviewing prototypes of furniture for quality control, as well as sales presentation prep.
2006. Design Directions, Marietta, Georgia. Summer interior design internship. Responsibilities included ordering samples, preparing design boards, and organizing materials within the office.
Service Work Experience:
Mar 2010. Indigo Coffee, Tampa, Florida. Barista and cashier.
Sept 2007 - Sept 2009. Sentient Bean Coffee Shop, Savannah, Georgia. Barista, cashier, prep/cooking. Part-time farmer's market representative.
Feb 2006 - May 2006. Vinnie Van Go Go's, Savannah, Georgia. Cashier, to-go beer and wine.
2003 - 2005. Hans Restaurant, Helen, Georgia. Busser, server.
*Professional and personal references available upon request.
Skills:
Prototype creation and manufacturing knowledge
Information analysis and critical, in-depth research
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Dependable, Enthusiastic, Fast Learner
Mac and PC literate.
Proficient in: Microsoft Office, Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Intermediate in: SolidWorks, Rhino
Beginner knowledge of: Alias
Sponsored Project Experience:
Freescale Netbook Redesign, Spring 2009. Netbooks are projected to be on the brink of a huge wave in popularity. Worked directly with the client to create concepts for multiple demographics, specifically targeting those consumers under the age of fifteen. Contextual and cultural research was a high priority and focus for this project.
Case-Mate Accessory Design, Winter 2009. Worked directly with client to create a variety of different concepts for cell-phone accessories directed at the up-and-coming tween and fashion markets. Concepts consisted of 2d sketches, Adobe Illustrator renderings, CAD models and a final concept printed on a rapid prototype FDM machine.
Other:
- 27 front page stories at NowPublic.com
- Volunteer for Model Mentoring, Children's Home Services of Florida
- Speaker at 2009 Southeastern Sustainability Conference in Savannah, Georgia