Resume

Katherine Sipes

2003 Burntleaf Place, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410
Phone: 336 209-9991  Fax: 336 282-2562  E-Mail: kesipes@ncsu.edu

Objective

Designer with talents in art and compositional design looking to join a team oriented company in promoting products and services.

Education

North Carolina State University, College of Design Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Art and Design: Fibers and Fashion Studies                                          December 2017

Study Abroad   -   Florence, Italy                                                                              Summer 2017

Studied art history of the Italian Renaissance, jewelry design and fashion marketing through theory and practical application to gain an understanding of design, marketing, and business practice for a global market.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator, painting, charcoals, pencil drawings, sewing

Experience

Bailey - Craft Planners, LLC.  Raleigh, NC  

Design Assistant                                           September 2015 - Present

·       Develop guidelines for products consistent with desired brand recognition

·       Design covers using knowledge of composition, shapes, layout, and color

·       Write blog posts and manage social media to increase revenue

·       Communicate with customers at trade shows to promote products

Visual Arts Exchange  Raleigh, NC                                      

Gallery Assistant                                                     January 2016 – May 2016

·       Managed the layout of art work in the gallery

Rehab Dynamics, Inc.  Greensboro, NC           

Graphic Designer                                                                            July 2011

·       Developed a logo, business cards, stationary, and other materials

Sherrill Furniture  Highpoint, NC                                                                 

Furniture Market Assistant                                                    2009 – 2010

·       Assisted with layout of showcase rooms to create an appealing aesthetic

Campus Involvement

Delta Zeta Sorority Member                                                     2014-Present

T-shirt Chairman                                                                             2016-2017

·      Managed design and sales of merchandise