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• Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, PageMaker,

Dreamweaver, and Flash

• Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook Express, and Powerpoint

Additional Creative/Technical Skills

HTML coding, Flash Action Scripting, and Quark

• Platforms: PC and Mac OS 9 and 10

Technical Prof ic iency

12/2011 Full Sail University – On-line;

Master of Science Degree in Internet Marketing

GPA: 3.54

5/2010 Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

Washington, DC Campus

Certificate in Web Design

5/2009 University of the District of Columbia :: Washington, DC

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications;

GPA: 3.30; Cum Laude

Awards / Affi l iat ions / Honors

Graphic Designer

Highly creative with experiences in print design. Exceptional collaborative and

interpersonal skills; team player with well-developed written and verbal commu-

nication. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments.

• [FDIC S. T. A. R.] (Special Thanks and Recognition) Merit Awards – 3/2008,

10/2007 (Group), 6/2007, 5/2007 (Group), 11/2006, 7/2006, 8/2004

• Received awards and recognitions for my contribution on the FDIC Annual

Reports 2005, 2006, and 2007

• 2011 American Package Design Awards

• UDC Alumni Club; Member

• The National Scholars Honor Society; Member 2005-Present

Education

Michelle Watson

C: 202 .215 .3523

E: [email protected]

Websi te : des ignsbywatson .com

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation :: Washington, DC

Visual Information Specialist (Graphic Designer) (April 2012 to Present)

• Plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems using a variety of

graphics, software and equipment.

• Effectively work and interact with clients to meet their design needs.

• Communicate with various vendors and complete printing specification sheets to obtain job

price quotes.

• Design Responsive websites for different screens, tablets, mobile devices, etc.

• Trouble shoot mac issues for my department by research and testing application and printer errors.

Anant Corporation :: Washington, DC

Web Designer & Developer Intern (Jan 2011 to Aug 2011)

• Design interior web pages for Asitchanges.com.

• Develop logo designs and concepts.

• Attend weekly developmental training for web development and professional business development.


Visual Information Assistant (Graphic Designer Assistant) (April 2010 to April 2012)

• Assisted in the development of the overall layout and production design of conference materials

(badges, banners, posters, tents cards and programs) corporate reports, promotional displays,

and marketing brochures for products and services, and develop signs and signage systems.

• Select process for types of paper and inks for the final products and review the mock-up design

for errors before final printing.

• Prepared files for presentation in PDF or PowerPoint formats and arrange artwork and documents

for final digital output.


Graphic Design Intern (May 2004 to April 2010)

• Assisted in the development of the overall layout and production design of

conference materials (badges, banners, posters, tents cards and programs)

corporate reports, promotional displays, and marketing brochures for products

and services, and develop signs and signage systems.

• Served as a back-up to administrative staff; receive, assist and direct visitors,

clients and other FDIC personnel to the appropriate staff /office, log, and

update incoming job requisitions into Excel and Access job tracking systems.

Experience

References• Available on request

Sam Collicchio, Senior Visual Information Specialist

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation :: 202.531.0132 :: [email protected]

Erik Hansen , Associate Professor (Graphic Communications Program )

think momumental :: 202.274.5038 :: [email protected]

E-PORTFOLIO

Hello my name is Michelle Watson and welcome to my e-portfolio. Just a little background history about me, my designs are based on my experiences and knowledge I have gained as a graphic designer for the past 8 years. My designing background stems from my Associate of Art Sciences in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in

Graphic Communication – Concentration in Multimedia-Web Publishing, Certificate in Web Design from Boston University, and Masters in Internet Marketing; as well as hands-on work in the field as a graphic designer. To further expound on my knowledge and skills of graphic design, I continue to attend workshops and training in my field.

Since I can remember I have always wanted to be an artist but did not know what career path I wanted to take in the

arts. When I graduated from high school I was determined to find out what my true calling was, so I enrolled into college. Through several trials and tribulations in my quest, I’ve discovered that I want to pursue a career in Graphic Design and become a professional graphic designer.

My way of designing is to create innovative concepts that will compliment the design needs of clients, determine the message that the design conveys and appeal to customers or users. As a designer, I approach my designs not just by using an artistic eye but to use it as though I am the audience viewing the design for the first time. This approach helps me to see if I am in the right direction of visual appeal. Overall, being a designer is more than just putting images or designs elements together, but as a way of communicating a message intelligently yet visually memorable.

To learn more about my skills in graphic and web designing, please check out my website: designsbywatson.com.

Introduction

Graphic Design Internship Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Project: FDIC Annual Report 2007

Software: Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign.

Col laborat ion Project


Project: Redesign a annual student intern yearbook that was distributed in an end of the year ceremony for FDIC interns.

Software: Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign.

Booklet Design

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Dear Student Intern,

Welcome to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Our student intern program is designed to give you an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, while also providing you with developmental opportunities. President Barack Obama has pledged to implement student loan repayment programs for those college graduates that dedicate their service to the public sector. It is our goal to ensure that you see the benefits of working in the public sector and at the FDIC.

The FDIC is committed to providing you with the skills that are necessary to succeed in your career. Our hope is that you will be able to transfer the knowledge that you have obtained here and apply it to any future job and endeavor.

We hope that your student intern career experience will be enjoyable and unforgettable. We encourage you to take this opportunity to acquire new skills, meet new people, and provide us with ideas to continue to enhance the student intern program. We look forward to working with you this summer and having you as part of our organization.

Sincerely,

The Student Intern Program Coordinators

Welcome Message

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WorkLife Program Statement The WorkLife Program supports the FDIC mission by providing WorkLife alternatives that address rapidly changing business requirements while recognizing the differing priorities and needs of our employees. Our vision is to create a workplace where employees can perform to their maximum potential while living healthy, balanced lives.

Career Management Program StatementThe Career Management Program (CMP) assists employees to better manage their careers. It provides career planning, career counseling, reference tools and related resources (such as career counseling, books, and lunch and learn sessions). We encourage student interns to schedule one-on-one appointments with the career counselors to learn how to maximize their internship experience and add the experience to a résumé that clearly reflects the duties, accomplishments, and competencies they gained.

Increasing Your Presentation & Writing Skills ProgramThe FDIC developed an interactive training program for student interns on business writing skills and presentation skills. Each student will receive a USB device which includes the following topics: Building an Internship Portfolio on Presentations; What Makes a Good FDIC Memo; Sample Oral Presentations; and Learning Plan of Action. It also contains links to SkillSoft courses determined to strengthen your writing and presentation skills. This device will not only be a powerful training tool, but it will prove to be a valuable resource, as well.

Student Intern Developmental Workshops


Project: Designed a brochure for a financial report program.

Software: Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign

Brochure Design


Project: Designed promotional event posters for different divisions within FDIC

Software: Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

Print Advert isement

FDIC’s2011MentoringProgram

Call your HRB Representative at: 703-562-2122

Questions?

or Visit the Web site on FDICnet at: Job & Career Development / Mentoring Program

Designed by FDIC/DOA/CSB/Graphic Design Unit

Open Enrollment Period:August 2- September 10, 2010

Key to SuccessMentors:Mentorees:

• Unlock Your Potential• Secure Your Goals

• Unlock the Possibilities• Secure Your Legacy

20 Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out about Who They Are,

Twenty somethings often feel a combination of the excitement of this de�ning decade and the pressures to �gure out their entire life. Join us as we discuss Christine Hassler’s book,“20 Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out about Who They Are, What They Want, and How to Get It”.Ms. Hassler shares her insights and real-world tools to help twenty-somethings create a successful life on their own terms.

What They Want, and How to Get It

Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010Time: 12:00-1:00pmPlace: Virginia Square Meeting Room A

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Graphic Design Practicum University of the District of the Columbia (UDC)

Project: This project was to design posters for UDC’s theater department.

Software: Adobe Illustrator.

Conceptual Designs

DAY of

NOVEMBER. 14, 15, 21 AND 22 AT 7:30 MATINEES 15TH AND 22ND AT 3:00 AT THE“LITTLE THEATRE”

Bldg 46, CO6 TICKETS:$10.00 GENERAL ADMISSION:$5.00 STUDENTS & SENIORS; FOR TICKETS CONTACT

PROF. LENNIE SMITH @ 202-274-5749

DIRECTOR LENNIE SMITH

BY: Regina

Taylor

“What to do when the belly of beast is inside of you......”

Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 Matinees 15th and 22nd at 3:00

Take place at in the “Little Theatre”Tickets:$10.00 General Admission $5.00 Students

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1) Give the number of electrons on the last 2 shells of the 49th element.Fourth Shell: 18 , Fifth Shell: 3

2) Give the GDPs of UAE, US, Japan, and Nigeria.UAE: 270,000U.S: 14,330,000Japan: 4,844,000Nigeria: 220,300

3) Sketch the hydrological cycle, with global population.

4) What is the female literacy rate and GNI for US, Germany, Nigeria, Iran and Ethiopia?5) Give a break down for fresh water globally.6) Name 5 humonoid species, give dates and skull capacity.7A) Name the 5 periods of life extinction.7B) Name the two land masses before the breakdown of Pangea.7C) What happened in between the two breakdown?8A) Name the 4 structures of the brain.8B) Name the 4 geological structures of the earth.8C) Describe in a short paragraph the method in which the brain processes.9)State chronologically, the events of last ice age to the 3 major religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 10A) Name the nations of OPEC.10B) Name the major producers of natural gas.10C) Name the major consumers of petroleum (oil).

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Graphic Design IIUniversity of the District of the Columbia (UDC)

Project: Created a company logo and branding for a fictional beer company “Adam’s Morgan Brewery”.

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Branding & Ident ity Design

Michelle Watson Marketing Manager 123 Park road, NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC, 20010 202-555-4444 www.morganbrewery.com

CreativeMinds website

Project : : Freelance project

for Blog Site

Software : : Adobe illustrator

Buy Fragrant L ight Plugin

Project : : Freelance Project for

E-comerence Business


The People Distr ict

Project : : Freelance Project for Blog Site


Logos

Logos

Internship (FDIC)

Project : : Identity logo for a new program


Self Promotion Logo

Project : : Brand Idenity logo

I created for my business


Virginia CARDS

Project : : Freelance Project for a Club.

One of my design concepts for

logo design.


Creativeminds

Project: Designed my beta blog site called “Creativeminds” which is for graphic designers and artists who seeks inspiration. This site was coded in php and set up into WordPress.

Software: WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Textmate

Blog Design

The People’s District

Project: Conceptional design for “The People’s District” blog This site was coded in php and set up into WordPress.

Software: WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Textmate

E-commerce design

BFLPBuy fragrant light plugin

Website Design

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Project: Design current Intranet site for FDIC website.

Software: Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver

Washington, D.C 20011 : : Ce l l : 202 -215-3523 : : E -ma i l : Des ignsbywatson@gmai l .com

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