Becky Johnson

E-mail: rmjohnsonvt@gmail.com
AIM: rmjohnsonvt

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OBJECTIVE

Currently I am looking for an entry level position in graphic design.  Just finished up an internship with a magazine, and it was such a great experience that I am eager to continue a career in magazine layout and print.  Idealy I want to work up to a job that is fun, creative, team-based, and environmentally conscious.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Design Intern
9/2009 – 1/2010
Northern Virginia Magazine | McLean, VA
Print and Publishing
Graphic design intern for Northern Virginia Magazine, a regional lifestyle glossy, under the direction and coordination of the Design Director.
1. Design department pages with occasional sub features
2. Schedule photo shoots
3. Assist in ad production & editorial proof cycle
4. Research stock photo & coomunicate with vendors for photo submissions
5. Maintain/design collateral/media kit as needed

Invitation Designer
5/2007 – 8/2007
Blue Tulip | Fairfax, VA
Retail
Designed and printed custom event invitations.

Retail Sales Clerk
2/2003 – 3/2004
Wild Bird Center | Burke, VA
Retail
Cashier and customer service

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EDUCATION

Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA
8/2005 – 5/2009
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree, Visual Communication Design

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SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe InDesign CS3
Digital Photography
Book Making & Binding

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LANGUAGES

Spanish
Advanced (10+ years)

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MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Robinson High School Crew Team
Member for 4 years
; Co-captain senior year

Virginia Tech Crew Team
Member for 2 years

Occoquan Boat Club
Member for 2 summers

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INTERESTS

Book Making & Binding
Music & Movies
Rowing & Kayaking
Ford Mustangs
Traveling
Disney & Pixar