All About Alison
Experience
August 2019 - June 2024
Des Moines, IA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Iles Funeral Homes - Westover Chapel
Designed and printed personalized print materials for upcoming memorial services for 6 funeral homes, i.e. brochures, candles, register books, thank you notes and more.
Answered incoming calls on multi-line telephone system.
Organized scheduling and communications between funeral directors, staff and families while working on a strict deadlines.
Trained my replacement in graphic design processes, design programs and business practices.
August 2018 - May 2019
Ames, IA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Iowa State Daily Media Group
Collaborated with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce daily newspaper following Iowa State Daily newspaper design rules and standards.
Used computer software to develop charts, graphs, illustrations and design newspaper visuals.
Conferred with advertising team to develop in-house print and digital advertisements.
Spring 2018
Ames, IA
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Iowa State University
Student Classroom Aid for Designing Digital Communication course.
Oversaw and advised students with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Assisted the professor with attendance and class organization.
June 2016 - August 2019
Des Moines, IA
SALES ASSOCIATE
Raygun
Team member at local T-shirt shop
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise.
Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
Education
Fall 2017 - Present
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising
Anticipated Graduation in May 2021
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Des Moines Area Community College
Graphic Design Certificate
Fall 2013 - Spring 2017
Dowling Catholic High School
3.75 GPA; Presidential Honor Roll
Technology Department Award; awarded at graduation
Silver Service Cord; devoted and recorded 300+ hours of community service