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Anna Grace Abell

Contact Information:

Anna Grace Abell

annagrace.abell@gmail.com

Objective:

To work in a highly innovative and dynamic environment, while contributing to a firm’s creative process by utilizing my passion for and skills in graphic design.

Education:

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA • Graduating in 2010

Double Major:

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Communications

Profile:

Anna Grace has many valuable skills including writing copy, typography, researching stock images, editing content on websites, corporate communication, social media, and development of conceptual ideas.
Anna Grace is proficient in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and has previously designed book covers, posters, brochures, creative magazines, websites, annual reports and advertisements.
Anna Grace is involved in many activites at James Madison University including being a member of University Program Board on the Special Events Committee at James Madison, is a small group leader for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and meets one-on-one with 4 underclassmen to mentor them in academics and spiritual life.

Field Experience:

Siquis Ltd., Baltimore, MD • May 2010–Aug. 2010

This past summer Anna Grace was the Creative Intern at Siquis Ltd. and had many responsibilities including:

Designed various ads for clients
Logo exploration and development
Edited and prepared les to be sent for printing and for web
Created mock-ups for clients and photo research
Contributed works for Streamlight, Boxwood, E-ZPass,
Freedom Services, Mamiye Brothers and Gorilla Glue

“It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Anna Grace Abell. Anna Grace is taking all the necessary steps to prepare herself for success in the profession of graphic design. Anna Grace worked under my direction for the duration of four months. In that time, she had shown strong growth and maintained a pleasant disposition, even under pressure. Anna Grace has a great attitude, she’s a team player and is very receptive when given direction. Her passion and professionalism will carry her far.” Greg Bennett , Senior Design Director, Siquis
managed Anna Grace

gkv Communications, Baltimore, MD • May 2009–Aug. 2009

Anna Grace was the Creative intern at gkv Communications summer of 2009 and had many responsibilities including:

Supervised 2009 stock images subscription for Coventry Health Care
Designed business card and letterhead for Fund For Educational Excellence
Designed sample concept pages for Maryland Lottery Annual Report
Assisted Art Director Mary Quick with photo selections for direct mail and ads

“Anna Grace brought a great work ethic and sophisticated design sensibilities to every project she tackled as gkv communications creative intern. Her attention to detail and critical thinking skills made it a pleasure to work with Anna Grace on a wide range of assignments including extensive creative concept work.” Mary Quick, Design Director, gkv Communication, managed Anna Grace at gkv Communications

Waldinger Creative, Baltimore, MD • Sept. 2005–April 2006

Senior year of high school Anna Grace was the Graphic Design Intern at Waldinger Creative and had many responsibilities including:

Gathered information for projects
Worked with the Creative Director to design brochures
Generated ideas for projects
Wrote copy for jobs

Grace Fellowship Church, Towson, MD • Oct. 2003–Feb. 2004

In 2003 Anna Grace was an Intern at Grace Fellowship Church and had many responsibilities including:

Worked in editing
Designed and recreated marketing documents and informational brochures

Work Experience:

University Recreation Center, Harrisonburg, VA • Aug. 2009–Present

Anna Grace currently works as a Marketing Assistant at the University Recreation Center at James Madison University and is responsible for:

Designing posters and bulletin boards for promotion of University Recreation programs and services
Distribution of various marketing efforts and campus-wide promotions

Special Events Catering, Harrisonburg, VA • May 2008–Present

Anna Grace also works as a Server and caterer for James Madison special events.

Summers Best Two Weeks, Boswell, PA • Summer 2007 & 2008

For two summers Anna Grace was a Camp counselor for children ages 8-18 and had many responsibilities including:

Lead Bible studies
Taught activites around camp
Coached sports

“Anna Grace was a blessing to have on our staff, especially because she was able to bring her years of SB2W experience to the position. She served selflessly and cared for campers well. Her top qualities include personable, expert, and high integrity. I hired Anna Grace as a Camp Staff in 2007, and hired Anna Grace more than once.” Kent Biery, Camp Director, Summers Best Two Weeks

Eddies Grocery, Towson, MD • Nov. 2004–Aug. 2008

Throughout high school and on college breaks Anna Grace worked at Eddies Grocery in Customer service and as sales associate/cashier.

Volunteer Work:

Missions Trip, Dominican Republic • March 2009

In 2009 Anna Grace lead a team of ten students to the Dominican Republic and served the Dominicans by designing signs for various buildings.

Missions Trip, Managua, Nicaragua • March 2008

In 2008 Anna Grace went to Nicaragua and participated on a team 200+ students from 4 different universities to serve impoverished children.

Missions Trip, Queens, NY • March 2007

In 2007 Anna Grace went to New York and spoke at rehabilitation centers and worked with homeless ministries and cerebral palsy patients.

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