KatieCarrothers

2527 Ferguson Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 513.675.0646 kmcarrothers@gmail.com

Work Experience
SapientNitro Boston, MA Design Intern; Spring 2012 ; Spring 2013
Multichannel marketing agency that connects brands and consumers through a combination of brand advertising, digital marketing, experience innovation, and omni-channel commerce. Concept and comp designs for various digital platforms such as web, mobile, and tablet. Prepare and manage assets for production and oversee development phase. Collaborate across departments to compile and design materials for new business proposals. Design and execute complex icon system for in-store digital ordering tool of a major, nationwide copy and print retailer.

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Education
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning B.S Graphic Design; Class of 2014 Current GPA: 3.959; Deans List (every quarter) Participating in the Professional Practice Program alternating quarters of classroom study with work in the Graphic Design Field

Libby Perszyk Kathman Cincinnati, Ohio Creative Coop; Spring and Fall 2011
Large, independent packaging and branding agency that strives to build leadership brands through strategy centered design. Assist in conceptual and executional designs for brands such as Cascade, Pringles and US Bank. Aid in identity creation. Collaborate on internal and pro-bono projects. Participate in brainstorm sessions. Prepare materials for consumer research. Manage quarterly co-op project.

Honors & Awards

Cincinnatus Scholarship Cincinnati Womens Club Scholarship Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

The Gymnastics Center Cincinnati, Ohio Part-time Instructor; August 2008 present
Childrens fitness facility committed to developing confidence while building self-esteem and healthy bodies. Lead classes of 10 to 12 children. Build discipline and encourage growth. Communicate program information to parents. Train new employees, receive payments, open and close facilities

Activities
DAAP Ambassador Student Tour Guide; 2010 present Circle K UC Chapter Active Participant; 2009 present
International Service Organization Prepare and serve dinner twice a month to residents of Ronald McDonald House

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Basic HTML; CSS; Flash Keynote; Macintosh platforms; Microsoft Office Suite; Digital and Manual Photography; Copywriting; Production Design; Fluent in Spanish

Lead tours of prospective students and parents. Work events to promote and celebrate DAAP.

Serve Beyond Cincinnati Active Participant; 2009 present

Student-run Service Learning Group Participate in alternative Break Service Trips to El Salvador, Peru and Guatemala (twice). Volunteer regularly at St. George Food Pantry

AIGA UC Student Chapter Active Member; 2009 present

Student-run Graphic Design Group Plan events and fundraisers. Attend educational workshops and participate in local design events.

Serve Beyond Cincinnati Trip Leader; Winter 2013

Student-run Service Learning Group Organize and co-lead group of 13 students on 10 day service trip to Guatemala.

Refe renc es
Professional
Sheila Lewis
Design Director LPK Cincinnati sheila_lewis@lpk.com 513. 241.6401

Thibault Kim
Design Manager SapientNitro tbokim@mac.com 508.308.7916

Michelle Boothe
Owner and Director The Gymnastics Center thegymnasticscenter@yahoo.com 513.922.3433

Academic
Emily Verba
Professor of Design College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning University of Cincinnati verbaea@ucmail.uc.edu 513.556.4251

Dennis Puhalla
Professor of Design Emeritus College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning University of Cincinnati dennis.puhalla@uc.edu 513. 8 84.0400

Alison Probst
Department of Art and Design Saint Ursula Academy aprobst@saintursula.org 513.961.3410