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SUMMARY:
More than 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
Experience designing and maintaining web pages, knowledge of html & cascading style sheets.
Excellent communications skills, speaking and writing skills.
Experience directing, filming & editing video footage; ability to produce completed videos and animations in a variety of media including dvds.
Proficient with both PC and Macintosh systems, skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After-Effects, Dreamweaver, Adobe Encore, Adobe Image Ready, Flash, Microsoft Office Applications, QuickTime, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, Freehand, FrontPage, various FTP software, etc.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Multimedia, minor in Visual Communications & Design,
University of Nebraska-Kearney, May, 2005, GPA: 3.5
Relevant Course Work:
Web Design I, Advanced Web Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Images For Web Sites, Electronic Imaging, Writing For the Media, Communications Law, Electronic Cinematography, Photojournalism, Multimedia Directed Study, Newswriting, Hypertext & Multimedia, Advertising Print Design, and I recently completed a Flash Animation night course at a local community college.
Internships:
Summer/Fall 2004: Comstock Rock Internship with Dr. Beverly Merrick
* Conducted interviews, photographed performances & crowd members, created web site
Spring 2004: Heartland Hosting Internship with Scott McLaughlin
* Co-created new web site for the Sandhill Plastics company
EMPLOYMENT:
Olsson Associates
February 2007 - PRESENT
1111 Lincoln Mall | Suite 111 | Lincoln, NE 68501-4608 | (402) 474-6311
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Graphic Artist: I work with various teams of engineers, planners and scientists, designing and producing their proposals and other materials as needed. My work varies from internal marketing pieces to client-specific requests, and ranges from printed ads to interactive video dvds. Ive designed brochures, ads, posters, billboards, business cards, banners, web graphics, postcards, videos, slide-shows, etc. I am currently in charge of supply orders for the graphics and marketing department and have recently taken on the responsibility of routine maintenance on our Konica color printer.
From 2007 to 2009 I designed the conference materials for the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers conference, and even created their 20th anniversary logo in 2009. In 2008, I created a billboard for Southshore Townhomes, located on 98th and O St in Lincoln, Nebraska. That same year, I designed and produced the Antelope Valley bus tour video. In 2009, after seeing the bus tour video, the Architectural Foundation of Nebraska hired me through Olsson Associates to design and produce a 20 minute learning module titled 30 Architectural Gems in Nebraska. The video is being shown to elementary students throughout Nebraska.
KV Graphics
August, 2005 - February 2007
545 N 5th St. David City, NE 68635 | (402) 367-6125
Graphic Artist:I was responsible for the catalog design of KV Healthlinks, KV Vet Supply and NaturALL Steaks. In addition to the catalog design, I designed email promotions, posters, gift certificates and advertisements for our clients. I wrote press releases when needed, and worked with the other designers on our photo contest in which customers submitted photos of their pets for use on our covers.
Antelope Newspaper
January, 2003 - May, 2005
Mitchell Center-UNK Kearney, NE 68849 | (308) 865-8488
Web Site Manager:I co-designed UNKs first ever school newspaper web site using html, cascading style sheets, and java script. I used Dreamweaver to develop and maintain the web site. In 2004, I designed a new web site logo that was used for two years. Using Quark XPress and Adobe Distiller, I displayed a PDF version of past and present newspaper editions. In collaboration with UNKs broadcast journalsim students, I used QuickTime software to display additional video and audio footage of news stories, which were recorded by UNKs tv & radio station. From 2004 to 2005, I developed a training manual for my position and trained my replacement.
Writing Center
April, 2004 - May, 2005
Library-UNK Kearney, NE 68849 | (308) 865-8641
English/Writing Tutor:
Conducted one-on-one consultations to assist students with writing papers on all varieties of topics, assisted ESL students with proper English pronunciations, answered questions regarding grammar, punctuation, content, citation and documentation in MLA, APA, Chicago, and other documentation styles.
Antelope Bookstore
May, 2004 - August, 2005
1015 W. 27th St. Kearney, NE 68849-5320 | (308) 234-3030
Web Site Manager: Maintained and updated store web site, photographed new products for display on web site, used PRISM system and ASP to enter numerical data and photos into web site for online ordering, added scrolling text to web site for managers additional messages, designed new graphics for additional sales in the stores volleyball catalog, designed front page of web site.
Kmart Corporation
August, 2002 - August, 2005
4700 2nd Ave Kearney, NE 68847 | (308) 234-9661
ACTIVITIES, HONORS, VOLUNTEERING & CHARITY
I believe in giving back to the community as often as possible. Occasionally this means raising money, volunteering, or participating in a local charity event. I can't do everything, but if there is a charity or event that you'd like me to assist with, let me know and there may be a way that I can help. In addition to charitable contributions, it's important to me to stay active in the community with a variety of activities.
OA Souper Bowl (Proceeds to go the Lincoln Cares Program)(2008-2010)
Lincoln Literacy Council's Scrabble Scramble (2009)
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes(2009)
Donations to the United Way of Lincoln (2008-2009)
Blood Donations (2001-2009)
Fastpitch & Slowpitch Softball - (1993-2009)
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake (2008)
Volunteer with the Heartland Big Brothers and Big Sisters (2007-2008)
3rd Place General Excellence Nebraska Press Association Convention (April 2005)
Volunteer at Central Nebraska Film Festival (2005)
Assited NET sound crew while filming the Nebraska High School Rodeo (2004-2005)
English & Writing Tutor at UNK (2004-2005)
Students In Mass Media (honorary society) (2003-2005)
UNKs Antelope Newspaper Staff (2002-2005)
Rock the Vote Volunteer in Kearney, NE (2004)
*Will provide references upon request.
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My Stats :
Janae Ekstein
Graphic Artist
Lincoln, NE
(originally from Loma, NE)
My Education :
I received my bachelor's degree in Multimedia from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2005, with a minor in Visual Communication and Design.
My Story:
Blessed with a last name that rhymes with design, I'm keeping busy outside of the office by doing some freelance work via EksteinDesign. In addition, I'm currently working full-time as a graphic designer for Olsson Associates.
My career really began in high school when I started learning various programming languages and html, and began working on my high school's web site. That, combined with my diverse interests in speech and art led me to the Multimedia program at UNK. (Doctors call this ADD)
My background in Multimedia makes me more diverse than your average graphic designer. I've created my own animated cartoons, studied everything from PASCAL to C++, worked with both video and web design, and I'm the only graphic designer I know who has also worked as an English tutor. My strong interest in copyright law and the first amendment led me to become a card-carrying member of the ACLU. Whatever it may be, I can write it, design it and put it all together in one creative package that you and I can both be proud of.
I've worked professionally for a pet supply catalog company as well as a national engineering firm, giving me a unique advantage: experience in two very different industries.
My Self:
I laugh at everything.
I like the outdoors: swimming, softball, bbqs and bonfires, but don't be surprised to find me indoors watching a Forensic Files marathon.
I love the smell of the rain, the original nintendo, snowball fights, pina coladas, small town bars, art museums, karaoke and road trips. I enjoy rock concerts, Husker football, an ice cold beer, the crackling sound that vinyl records make, Kathy Griffin comedy, drinking games and discovering new places.
I get excited when I find a local cafe, bar or restaraunt I've never been to. I'll try just about anything once as long as it doesn't disagree with my fear of heights, and sometimes even then.
I work full time as a graphic artist, making the world more attractive one mouse stroke at a time (haha).
I live in the craziest apartment complex on earth with my fiance, Topher. We have a loveable yet often strange cat named Reilly who keeps us on our toes. We're trying to save money for our wedding, so ramen noodles have once again become a staple food for the first time since college.
I like popsicles and black jelly beans. Rock N Roll and vanilla ice cream. Comedians. Reading, writing, but not arithmatic. Black and green olives. Holidays. Diet Mountain Dew. Softball. I can and will quote every line from the movies Empire Records, A League of Their Own and the Sandlot.
I hate ranch dressing.
My People:
I have awesome parents, and I think anyone who has ever met Joe & Andrea Ekstein would agree with me!
I am also very thankful to have the love and support of my fiance, Topher Newman.
In addition, thank you to all of my wonderful friends who have taken the time to check out this web site, and to those who have utilized my services. Thank you!
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