Jennifer Franko.
Graphic Designer.

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Experience:
2008–2009, Freelance Graphic Designer
University for Peace, Washington, DC
United States Postal Service, Washington, DC
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., Bethesda, MD

2008, 360JMG, Washington, DC
Contract Direct Mail Graphic Designer
Designed an assortment of direct mail pieces for the 2008 election cycle. Prepared files for production for print and worked closely with account managers.

2007 - 2009, Home Front Communications, Washington, DC
Freelance Graphic Designer
Designed, resized and prepared files for various print and web projects.

2007 - 2008, U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC
Graphic Designer
Designed an assortment of projects–everything from web banners, web graphics, webinar graphics, buckslips, invitations, brochures, and show programs, to large scale signs and much more. Prepared files for production for both web and print. Worked closely with project managers and different internal departments.

2006 - 2007, Journey Communications Inc., Wayne, PA
Designer/ Project Manager
Designed various in-house and tradeshows graphics. Prepared a wide variety of files for print and fabrication. Also worked hand-in-hand with clients every step of the way–from the concept stage, to budgeting, design, fabrication, shipping, and finally the convention hall hall and everything in between.

2006, The Media and Marketing Group, Cherry Hill, NJ
Design Technician
Designed, prepared files and resized existing advertisements, such as light boxes, billboards, newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, etc, in a very fast paced environment.

2006, Toccare Design, Jersey City, NJ
Graphic Design Intern
Assisted in design and production of new products, image and color research, layout and design comps, revisions and alterations to current designs. Assisted in acquiring pricing from vendors, created and sent requests for quotes to vendors. Also attended the National Stationary show and helped with their booth.

2006, Pique Magazine, Philadelphia, PA
Graphic Designer
(Art Institute of Philadelphia Photography Magazine)
Designed the quarterly Pique magazine showcasing photography students at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Also was a published photographer in Spring 2006 issue.

2005, National Park Service, Philadelphia, PA
Creative Team Member
(Interpretive Media Workshop)
Gave feed back on how to make the signage more effective for the historical parks in Philadelphia.

2001 - 2009, Jim Thorpe High School Wrestling, Jim Thorpe, PA
Freelance Graphic Designer

Technical Skills:
Proficient on both Mac and PC platforms

Software:
Adobe Creative Suite
QuarkXPress
Microsoft Office Suite

Skills:
Print production
Digital photography
Photo retouching
Works well in groups

Education:
June, 2006 The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Bachelors of Science Degree in Graphic Design
GPA of 3.7
Dean's List
Best of Quarter Awards
Presidential Scholarship Winner
Member of the League of Graphic Designers and Pique Magazine

Professional Affiliations:
AIGA Student Member

Interests and Hobbies:
Tennis, photography, gymnastics, bike riding

Contact:
1707 Columbia Rd, NW Apt 104
Washington, DC 20009
Phone 570. 640. 9088
jenfranko@gmail.com