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Steven Held Graphic Designer 2011 resume logo
2117  21st Avenue Ct.     Greeley, CO  80631
design@StevenHeld.com
www.StevenHeld.com
EDUCATION
BA, Bachelor of Arts emphasis in Graphic Design
BS, Bachelor of Science in Marketing
2004-2010
University of Wyoming
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer

Design for print and web including ideation, cover design,
HTML5/CSS websites and various other marketing materials for summer camps.

2011-Present
Creative Navigation
Denver, CO
Freelance Graphic Designer

Designed for print and web including ideation, logos, marketing materials,
HTML/CSS websites and various other designs for clients of The Creative Group.

2011
The Creative Group
Denver, CO
Graphic Design Intern/Junior Graphic Designer

Designed print, web, and television ads including branding, concept creation, packaging, logos, animation, HTML/CSS websites and various other designs for an array of clients mostly in the Colorado area. Assisted in marketing and securing new clients.

2010
Avocet Communications
Longmont, CO
Client Support Assistant

Assisted faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of Wyoming with first-level computer support. Communicated in real-time, problem solving and troubleshooting techniques.

2004-2010
University of Wyoming
Information Technology
Laramie, WY
Camp Counselor

Led children, ages 8 to 18, in various outdoor activities at a Christian summer camp. Was a kayak instructor, responsible for teaching the basics of whitewater kayaking. Was also the lead designer for the camp and designed theme props and edited weekly camp videos with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Summer 2009
The Navigators
Eagle Lake Camp
Colorado Springs, CO
Graphic Design Intern

Responsible for the layout and design of a 250-page product catalog, an 80-page general RTC magazine, and various other smaller pamphlets. Was also responsible for designing logos, banners, and general promotional materials for RTC.

HONORS
& AWARDS
Featured Work

My graphic design portfolio website is featured in an online article about Psychodelic vs. Minimalist design. Others featured were CocaCola, VW, Apple, Fed Ex, Levi's, MTV, Carbon Made, and students from the Kent State MFA Graphic Design program.

February 2011
The Battle Between
Psychodelic And Minimalist
Design: Which Side Are You On?
Best Packaging

Four of my pieces were chosen in the ADCD student design show. My Oil/Vinegar design was selected for Best Packaging.

2009
Art Director's Club of Denver
(ADCD)
James Victoré

Attended a week-long intensive graphic design workshop at the University of Wyoming, taught by the renowned graphic design comrade, James Victoré.

Fall 2009
David Carson

Was 1 of 12 students selected from the University of Wyoming to participate in a graphic design semester class taught by graphic designer, David Carson..

Fall 2009
SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of design programs: Adobe CS5: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro, Indesign, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Extensive knowledge of Apple (Macintosh) and Windows operating systems and other various programs. Great knowledge of programming languages: Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0, HTML5, CSS, Jquery and Java. Skilled in Ideation, Concept Development, Photography and Video-Production.

Software & Languages
graphic design