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SARA KAUK
EXPERIENCE Missoulian
Graphic Designer
July 2006-present
• Create display ads and page layout designer for
newspaper
Victory Gear
Graphic Designer
January 2005-July 2006
• Design graphics for Screen Print and Embroidery
• Designed Corporate Catalog
• Keep website updated
• Creating Annual Report for 2006
Office Team-Yellow Book/Pindar Set
Graphic Interface Specialist
January 2003-April 2003
• Created graphics for Yellow Book advertisements
•Adjusted resolutions/ sizes to correct format
• Trained also in Studio department
• Helped in Spec department putting advertisements into new system
The Global Search Company
Freelance Graphic Designer
August 2002-March 2003
• Created logos and banners for Search Engine pages
• Created logos, banners and business cards independently for Global Search clients
Starbucks Coffee Company
Barista
January 2003-July 2003 & September 2004-December 2004
Las Vegas, Nevada
• Offered job as Shift Supervisor but also had opportunity to
gain further experience in design field so took that up in order to eventually be able to get a job with Starbucks Super Center Design department
• Created “third person” atmosphere for customers
• Made and served various coffee and espresso drinks
• Educated on producing and serving high-quality products
• Responsible for financial transactions
• Helped set up retail merchandise
• Stocked backroom when shipments came in
America Reads
Tutor
• Taught reading and writing strategies to fifth and sixth grade students struggling with reading and English
Stout’s Island Lodge Resort
Customer Service, Landscaper, Maintenance
• Served as tour guide on island
• Did various landscaping tasks
• Offered tickets by management to fly to Europe as a reward for working hard after graduation
ASUM Childcare
Childcare Provider
• Supervised children ages two to five
• Cooked/served lunch
• Did various cleaning task
• Received raise after six months and offered
Head-teaching job
Café Dutton
Waitress, cashier, and dishwasher
• Served food and beverages to customers
• Monetary transactions and customer service
• Washed dishes and did various tasks before closing
EDUCATION
2000-2002 University of Montana Missoula, MT
• Attended University with intentions of attaining a degree in Art Therapy and Social Work
2002-2003 Art Institute Las Vegas Henderson, NV
• Attaining degree in graphic design
•Returning Fall 2004 to finish degree
Fall 2003 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
• Looking at getting BA and certificate for art education
2004-Present Art Institute Online Pittsburgh, PA
• Finishing up Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
ADDITIONAL University of Iowa and University of Montana
EXPERIENCE • Created logo that was printed on t-shirts worn by University of Iowa physical therapy students during a fundraiser for disabled students
• Designed Tee-shirts for various Dental School functions at The University of Iowa
• Designed logo through Victory Gear for The University of Montana non-profit organization that was trademarked and used for a program know as Griz Kidz that promotes football player involvement in the community
Cashier and Food Services
• Worked in coffee shop and bakery at
ski resort in Colorado
• Cashier at Hollywood Video
• Cashier at Fuddruckers
Jacobson Designs
Graphic Designer
• Created business cards for friend who was starting new web design company
• Acted as consultant for the layouts for web pages
HONORS • Received mug awards for exceptional customer service at Starbucks and by a partner for being a good team player
• Received chance to create t-shirts for various dental school functions at the University of Iowa
• Created logo for Montana Public Interest Coalition
• Created Corporate Identity for Griz Kidz, which was trademarked by The University of Montana, for a non-profit organization that was active in getting football players involved with children in the community
• Good citizenship recognition
• $2000 PPL Montana Scholarship
• $300 scholarship for citizenship
• Presidents List and Deans Honor Roll
ACTIVITIES • Red Ribbon Crew (Drug Free Organization)
• Bible School teacher
• Assistant Junior High Basketball Coach
• Junior High Softball Coach
• Participated in Future Community Career Leaders of America Program
SKILLS • High Computer knowledge developed through education and work as a graphic designer
• Highly knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and QuarkXpress
• Fluent on both PC and Macintosh
• Good communication skills through various customer service jobs
• Created great work ethic after taking twenty-one credits and working full time
