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barbara davidson miller p.o. box 671 gresham, oregon 97030

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c o r po rate ide ntity, package d esign a n d branding Project

A consistentency development for a company’s brand identity and message to the target audience of professional and home chefs. Description

Created a unified design strategy using a related series of products, packaging and advertising. The company and its product line of chocolate items called soklet (which means chocolate in melanesian pidgeon) is made from cocoa beans harvested from the Solomon Islands. Elements for the project included: logo design (personal hand stroke lettering) paperboard cartons and tin containers full color label wraps and adhesive seals chocolate ad campaign series based on popular chocolate quotes

food prep, styling and photo shoot art direction (photography by Integrated Media : Digital Photography students)

wrote, designed and produced for publication a 28-page book (see next page)

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WHEN NO ONE UNDERSTANDS YOU, SOKLET IS HERE

FORGET LOVE, I’D RATHER FALL IN SOKLET

SEVEN DAYS WITHOUT SOKLET MAKES ONE WEAK

Experience the exceptional

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s o kle t bo o k project

28-page book description

A 7x7 documentation of the process of ideating a company, creating its product line, designing its packaging and marketing its identity and brand.

ideation, visual exploration and development This mood board isThis a mood board is a collection of images,collection of images, designs, shapes anddesigns, shapes and colors that led to thecolors that led to the creation of the soklet creation of the soklet company, product, company, product, brand; its packaging, brand; its packaging, art and designs. art and designs.

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Searching for images and information, creating a mood/inspiration board, playing with typefaces — these were important first steps within the ideation process. Learning how to create patterns while a few original illustrations began to take shape. I also experimented with colors, type, and various tools in Illustrator. Many hours were spent in Photoshop getting more familiar with layers, photo manipulation and special effects while striving for desired results. Several weeks were spent within the process of going from company development to product conception to brand ideas to labels and paper wraps to final package production.

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s p ecia l eve nt d e sig n Project

T-shirt design for Special Olympics’ annual Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising event Description

I created a series of three original vector-based designs to represent runners in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The t-shirts were also available for sale to the public.

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s y mbo lic i l l us t ratio ns

coat check

first aid

food court

coffee shop

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Black and white signage using thematic and consistent icons for a public tennis event Description

To communicate and direct non-verbally, crossing all language barriers by using symbolic representation. Designed and produced using only the pen tool in Illustrator.

newsstand

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phone booth

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mens room

ladies room

s t y lize d i l l us t ratio ns

simplified

dramatic

sleepy

shattered, icy

in a stitch

hyper

bubbly

romantic

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To choose a series of human qualities and emotions and project said qualities onto an inanimate object Description

Used stylization and simplification solutions in black and white only. Each illustration completed using the pen tool only in Illustrator.

e d i t o ria l

craigslist

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Magazine prototype Description

Developed a magazine prospectus featuring stories and information pulled from craigslist. My print version of this online community is intended to capture some of the spirit and uniqueness of its contributors and end users.

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To the people interested

To the people who ask if

To the people who ask

To the people who message

in small animals and reptiles. When I ask you the name of a veterinarian you will use, and you tell me that only dogs and cats need a vet... WAKE UP. Exotics get sick TOO.

they can adopt puppies and kittens in pairs, so they can breed them when they get older....

if I know any phone numbers to breeders and if I could get them a nice discount. Hello?

You are not adopting my pet(s).

You are not adopting my pet.

me with no information about themselves, or their experience with animals. You are only interested in how to get to my house, how big the animal is, and whether or not it’s free.

To the people who aren’t

To the people who tell

going to be home, but ask me if I can drop the animal off at your neighbor’s house.

me that I’m selfish for charging a small adoption fee... SELFISH? If I were truly selfish, I would not be doing this in the first place, now would I?

You are not adopting my pet. To the people who live in Connecticut, Mass, etc, who message me and ask how far I am willing to drive... Well, I am not.

By Constance Grolling

Photographs courtesy of Jupiter Images

I rescue, foster and have placed many, many adoption ads through craigslist throughout the years. My inbox is flooded with many messages all of the time. 14

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nce in a while I receive a purebred cat, or very desirable breed of dog, or expensive species of snake that needs to be put up for adoption. These obviously get the MOST replies. Most replies consist of “I want it, e-mail me with pics.” Um, no. But thanks for playing. You...are not adopting my pet. Some e-mails contain “I’m interested in the animal for adoption. Please call me back today after 9, or tomorrow between 10 and 11, or again after 3.” No, I’m not taking these orders from someone I don’t know. If you REALLY want to adopt the said animal, then YOU will contact me when it’s convenient for ME. Otherwise...... You, are not adopting my pet. Alot of the e-mails consist of “Hello, we’re 3 college girls sharing an apartment, and we want to adopt your kitty! We can offer lots of love!” That’s very sweet of you girls, really, but what will you do when you graduate college and move on with your life? Where will the kitty end up? You are not adopting my pet. Often times people surrender their animals to me because the animals are sick or injured, and the people don’t have the time or the desire to care for them. Once I make sure the animals are doing well, I will put them up for adoption. The SAME people who GAVE me their animal want to adopt them back. Are you kidding? No. Just, no. YOU are not adopting my pet.

You are not adopting my pet.

You are not adopting my pet. To the people who want to adopt an animal for a birthday or a Christmas present... That’s sweet of you. While your intentions are good, absolutely NOT. When the recipient of this animal decides that they don’t want it, what will you do then?

You are not adopting my pet.

You are not adopting my pet. To the 14 year olds who

personal | what the heck Here, my faceless friends, are some of the reasons why I do not have a girlfriend. I’m not one to complain, and this indeed is not a complaint at all. I usually enjoy the spoils of the single life. This is simply a list that, for some reason, I am sharing out of boredom. OK, I’m not like midget short. Just short. Like 5’6”... roughly the same height as my grandmother, which is rather humbling to know. Sure, there’s apparently like 3 women in America who like short guys, but c’mon, everyone knows they are probably kinda weird. Or they weren’t hugged enough as a child. Or they have some odd fetish, or a third arm or something. (muahahaha now I’ll get emails from all sorts of women claiming they like short guys...my plan is working splendidly.)

want cute cuddly kittens or bunnies. Does your mother know you’re scanning the adoption forum? Do you have a job to care for these animals?

Much like George Washington, I cannot tell a lie. So, like George and his cherry tree, I must confess that I don’t do laundry very often. It’s not that I walk around in dirty clothes, because I don’t. I dress very well and actually get complimented on it from time to time. It’s just that I have the philosophy that most things aren’t dirty after wearing them only one time. Is that normal? Or is that just me? I don’t know. Today I learned I have negative money in my checking account. That’s always awesome to hear. Thankfully, I keep more than one account and able to correct things quickly (since I’m so responsible), but still, it was scary. You know what else this means though, right? I like to do things and go out to places that don’t cost a lot. So, I’m sorry, but there will not be any $100 bottles of wine or fine dinners consisting of steamed orchids and roasted virgin lamb or something expensive like that. I mean, I’ll spring for more than McDonalds... I do have SOME pride, but seriously...Do I look like I am made out of money? Well, I’ll answer for you (since you can’t see me). No, no I do not look like I am made out of money...yet.

You are not adopting my pet. To the people who inquire about the iguanas but who openly admit that they have no knowledge of how big they actually get.

You are not adopting my pet. And, of course, sadly only a few e-mails ever consist of, “Hello, we are a loving family of four living in a nice house with a fenced in yard. We have lots of experience with animals and are looking for one more to add to our fun, little family.”

YES... YOU are adopting my pet. craigslist living

Um, let’s be honest... how many sexy European women out there would go for someone like me? Or even hot women in general? Actually, I prefer beautiful or cute to hot. But those women always seem to be taken. yes, it’s true. Or so I am told. Cute cute cute. Unfortunately however, I am not like Orlando Bloom meets Brad Pitt meets Jake Gyllenhall cute. Nope... instead, I am cute like your baby nephew. It hasn’t actually happened yet, but I’m convinced that people are just dying to pinch my cheeks and mess up my hair when they see me. It’s only a matter of time. So yes, I’m cute, but not in the actually attractive kind of way. Which sucks.

march 2009

Reasons Why I DO NOT Have a Girlfriend

By Sven Shortquist PostItArt by Brian Miller

Every single girl I know says that a guy who can cook is sexy. Well, to be blunt, I cannot cook. At all. I rely heavily on my microwave, pizza delivery, and carry-out places exclusively. The last three times I have tried to use the oven, things have caught fire. Seriously. And I have never used my stove. Ever. Also, I cannot dance well. I know that has nothing to do with cooking, but both are sexy qualities I do not possess. I enjoy many types of things to read, too. Most people would consider being well-read a good thing. I usually do. However, it seems that my success rate with meeting women who also like to read, but who aren’t also shockingly unattractive in one way or another is rather slim. I find that most people who read profusely are either socially inept or weird and boring or ugly. Yes, I realize that statement applies to myself too, so there’s no need to point it out to me. I’m in my 20s. I still do not have to shave everyday, and I couldn’t grow a beard if I was paid to. Now, some women may consider this cute. Thank you. But how cute will it be when you wake up next to me in the morning, and for just a *split second* you think you are waking up next to your little brother? Trust me, it’s traumatic and creepy for both you and for me. Sadly though, I’m hilarious in a weird way. Not in the I-keep-pictures-of-barnyardanimals-inside-my-closet-withhearts-drawn-around-them kind of weird, but in a sometimes-people-don’t-know-how-to-respondto-me kind of way. Which is very fun for me because I enjoy awkwardness. Enough said. But hey, YOURE the one reading it :) HA! Take THAT! So, there you have it. I don’t mean to offend anyone or to start a debate. Obviously, this was done tongue-in-cheek. I just wanted to write a list. There are plenty of positive things about me too, but the thought of writing this list occurred to me today while taking a shower — everyone knows that our best ideas come while in the shower. So I just HAD to write...Good night :)

p u blic s e r vice campaign project

A multi-media public service campaign designed to educate, persuade and direct consumers on ways to cut back on their meat intake — to get people thinking about what they are putting on their plate and how it actually gets there. Description

As part of a three person team, we: Developed an identity Designed the flexitarian logo Created the tag line “eat less meat” Wrote a creative brief Created tips for educational ad series campaign Designed t-shirts, magnets, decals and billboards Team-delivered a creative pitch via the web

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Flexitarian Tip #1 Know where your meat comes from

Flexitarian Tip #2 Make meat a side dish

Flexitarian Tip #3 Go meatless once a week...to start

www.flexitarian.com

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Flexitarian Tip #1 Know where your meat comes from

“Flexitarian” is a term recently coined to describe those who eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but occasionally eat meat. Many people have given up red meat for health reasons while others, for environmental reasons, only eat free-range or organic animals and animal products. www.flexitarian.com

Flexitarian Tip #2 Make meat a side dish

Flexitarian Tip #3 Go meatless once a week

d i rect ma il Project

Four panel, fold-over-fold direct mail piece Description

Full color, three-fold 12x5.25” catalog sampler mailed to families, schools, tennis players, court athletes and athletic clubs to encourage online ordering.

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c d i ns e r t & labe l project

Three panel, two-fold cd insert and label design description

Created and produced this full color cd project for the 2009 Mt. Hood Community College Jazz Band. The students requested that pictures of themselves be included since this cd also serves as their final yearbook.

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artistname Jerry Stalnaker

Craig Mack

Ted Yanez

James Travers

MHCC Jazz Band 2009 CD Combo A

Matt Farina – Drums Jeremy Sauer – Bass Shyam Ananda – Guitar Mark Roh – Guitar Michelle Christiansen – Sax Nick Nera – Trumpet JJ Meyer – Trombone Sean Wyatt – Trombone

Combo B

Adam Wilburn – Drums Bryon Fanger – Bass John Hasenjaeger – Percussion Alex Weinberg – Guitar Stephan Lillegard - Guitar Julian Emanual – Sax Ted Yanez – Trumpet Yuki Inoue – Trombone Joseph Stanchfield – Trombone

Nick Nera

artistname Jennifer Munsey

To purchase additional copies of this CD, please contact the MHCC Music Department at 503-491-6969. The MHCC Jazz Band is available for concerts and special events. For more information contact: Susie Jones 503-491-7158 susie.jones@mhcc.edu Selected arrangements available from Otter Distributors at www.otterdist.com Unauthorized duplication is a violation of all applicable laws. Recorded: January 19 and March 20, 2009 Produced by: Susie Jones Recorded by: Dennis Carter, Falcon Studio Mixed and edited by: Dennis Carter and Susie Jones Mastered by :Kevin Nettleingham, Nettleingham Audio Thanks to: Dave Barduhn, Marshall Tuttle, Kim Sharer, Wendy Schissel, Stan Bock, Jon Larson CD design: Barbara Davidson Miller Photography: student name

artistname Eric Wheeler

Julian Emanuel

Sam Solano

Mykel Pressler

Solomon Thelin

Sean Wyatt

Luke Tarter

MHCC Jazz Band 2009 CD Program 1 | Half the Fun Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington Solos: Michelle Christiansen, Sam Hirsh

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2 | Georgia On My Mind Hoagy Carmichael/Stuart Gorrell Arrangement: Dave Metzger Vocal: Olivia Warfield, Piano Solo: Sam Hirsh

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3 | 2nd Time Around Arrangement: Bill Byers Solo: Nick Nera | 0:00 4 | Pensativa Clare Fisher Arrangement: Rick Wilkins Solos: Solomon Thelin, Manny Chester

6 | An Apple For Christa Herb Phillips Solos: Luke Tarter, Ted Yanez, Sean Wyatt

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7 | Cannonology AK Salim Arrangement: A. Neesley Solos: JJ Meyer, Ryan Carlson, Craig Mack

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8 | It Might As Well Be Spring Rogers/Hammerstein Arrangement: Ellen Rowe Solo: Sam Hirsh | 0:00

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5 | Softly, As In a Morning Sigmund Romberg Arrangement: Alan Baylock Solo: Sam Solano | 0:00

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9 | Combo Tune XYZ Composer XYZ Solos: XYZ | 0:00 10 | Combo Tune ABC Composer ABC Solos: ABC | 0:00

Spencer Didlake

Sam Hirsh

JJ Meyer

Manny Chester

artistname Ryan Carlson

artistname Michelle Christiansen

Emily Kerridge

c o r po rate ide ntity, l ogo de s ig n and ma rke ting ca mpa ig n Project

Conceptualized, designed and produced a logo design, corporate brand and image within a cohesive design strategy Description

logo design and style guide

letterhead, envelope and business cards featuring die-cut, foldover cards

kevin miller director of operations

p.o. box 967 portland, oregon 97888

office 503. 381. 2196

fax 503. 381. 5351

brochure, folded, 2-sides, full color, 11x17 transportation design & development www.transportland.com

ad campaign : series of three lanyard, name badge and key fob website for ideas, forum and project updates billboards : rural and industrial placement transportation design & development www.transportland.com

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Let’s get to where we are going more efficiently, safely...and in fewer cars The AmericAn idle STory

Fume And noiSe reducTionS needed

Americans use more than 2 billion gallons of fuel each year while idling. An idling car creates twice the emissions of a car in motion. One additional hour of idling per vehicle per day results in 64,000 miles in engine wear and tear annually along with 500 gallons of wasted fuel. Fast food and coffee drive-thrus are notorious for idlers, in addition to school parking lots, truck stops and teller bank windows. Turning your car off if you’re gonna stay put for more than 10 seconds is a huge fuel saver. In cold weather, driving actually warms up your car much faster than idling. The typical American puts in 1,600 hours to get 7,500 miles: less than five miles an hour. Imagine the emissions output!

At the 2004 Carfree Day in Montreal, Canada, measurements taken by the city showed a 90% reduction in the level of nitrogen monoxide (NO) and a 100% reduction in carbon monoxide (CO) within the area closed to cars that day as compared to readings taken the same day at an intersection where motor vehicle traffic was normal. Also, a 38% drop in the ambient noise level was recorded.

The large quantity of petroleum used and emissions created from idling trucks is huge. In 2000, Argonne National Laboratory [Argonne] estimated that over 800 million gallons of diesel were used annually just for the overnight idling of sleeper cabs.

roAd deAThS And AccidenTS criTicAl •

More than 1.17 million people die on the roads every year — 10 million are estimated to be injured.

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Forecasts indicate that by 2030 this will have risen to 2 million deaths a year, and 50 million injuries.

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The cumulative death total in the period 1995-2030 is estimated to be 50 million.

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In the U.S., the American Lung Association estimate

that between 10,000 and 24,000 people die each year as a result of traffic related air pollution. •

The work of epidemiologists and public health specialists in the U.S. and U.K. indicate that up to 60,000 Americans and 10,000 British are killed each year as a result of particulate pollution.

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Globally, accidents produce about 800,000 permanently handicapped people per year.

more And more cArS hiT The STreeTS Cars and light trucks are Oregon’s second-biggest source of global warming pollution, accounting for about 20%, and because there are more cars on the road and people are driving more miles, it’s getting worse China has eight vehicles per thousand residents, Brazil has 122, Western Europe 584, and the US 950. This year analysts expect 2.4 million cars to be sold in China, and 5 million vehicles altogether Ford and GM expect that China will surpass the US (where 17 million vehicles are sold per year) as the largest car market in the world by 2025 Source: The Ecologist, Volume 35, No. 2, page 63. 2005

Transportation

Portland, OR

United States

Commute Time

25.1

27.4

64.26% 11.79% 12.23% 4.32%

71.32% 14.52% 2.00% 5.46%

25.42% 45.62% 19.27% 4.89% 4.80%

28.89% 36.08% 19.35% 7.57% 8.12%

COMMUTE MODE

Auto (alone) Carpool Mass Transit Work at Home COMMUTE TIME TO WORK

Commute Less Than 15 min. Commute 15 to 29 min. Commute 30 to 44 min. Commute 45 to 59 min. Commute greater than 60 min.

neceSSAry roAd improvemenTS will SAve liveS, Fuel And Time The city of Portland currently has a backlog of road repairs requiring over $400 million in funding. As a result, road and freeway ruts, holes and cracks worsen and increase causing more accidents. Safety in many school zones is far from par due to lack of sidewalks, traffic controls and appropriate road and lane designs. Not much can be done about the weather or unexpected delays in traffic, but we can improve our roads and freeways to accomodate the ever-growing congestion. For instance, right lane only and center turn-lane improvements at many rural and urban intersections decrease accident frequency, wasted fuel and time. The average cost of installing a single left-turn lane is $85,000 based on estimates from four states that participated in a major study. Compare that small figure to the cost of one fatal accident — priceless.

You don’t have to stay home to save on gas

Let’s keep our roads clean, efficient and repaired

Grab a seat on the Max Portland’s Max Light rail (short for Metropolitan Area Express) consists of three color-coded lines: The blue Line is a 33 mile (53 km) east-west route. It begins in Hillsboro, passes through Beaverton and downtown, across the Willamette River through NE Portland and east to the city of Gresham. The red Line incorporates a five mile (8 km) north-south addition between the airport and Gateway Transit Center near the northeast Portland neighborhood of Parkrose. Then the line overlaps with the Blue Line, continuing west through downtown, and terminating at the Beaverton transit center.

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The Yellow Line connects North Portland’s Expo Center with downtown. This line is often referred to as “Interstate MAX” because much of it runs along Interstate Avenue, and parallel to I-5.

Road ImpRovements save LIves, FueL and tIme The city of Portland currently has a backlog of road repairs requiring over $400 million in funding. As a result, road and freeway ruts, holes and cracks worsen and increase causing more and more accidents.

A fourth line, the Green Line, is under construction. It will run from Clackamas Town Center near Clackamas, north along I-205, up to Gateway transit center, where the Blue and Red Lines meet. From there, it would travel westwards towards downtown Portland along the existing tracks and then run along a light rail addition to the Portland Mall. The Green Line is projected to begin service in 2009.

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Safety in many school zones is far from par due to lack of sidewalks, traffic controls and appropriate road and lane designs. Not much can be done about the weather or unexpected delays in traffic, but we can improve our roads

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and freeways to accomodate the ever-growing congestion. For instance, right lane only and center turn-lane improvements at many rural and urban intersections decrease accident frequency, wasted fuel and our valuable time. The average cost of installing a single left-turn lane is $85,000 based on estimates from four states that participated in a major study. Compare that small figure to the cost of one fatal accident — priceless.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shift our commute from idle ...to ideal!

re t a il a dve r t is ing a n d s ig nage projects

Brochures, preprinted inserts, ROP and display advertisements along with in-store signage for grocery and drug chain, furniture stores and home improvement centers. description

Designed, produced, managed and/or art directed projects from idea to production to press. Utilized hand brush skills for signs and wacom tablet for freehand illustrations.

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my re s umé updated July 2009

barbara davidson miller p.o. box 671 gresham, oregon 97030 503. 666. 3841 bdavidmill @ gmail.com

skills and accomplishments

Experienced in the advertising, graphic design, print, web, photography and illustration industry ■ Creative writing and communication assets ■ Core focus on typography, composition, color and usability with a strong visual style ■ Technical skills updated through recent enrollment of Integrated Media Graphic Design Program ■ Company and consumer oriented with a focus on strategic win-win solutions ■ Self-motivated creative team leader; independent team player who strives for excellence ■

directed photo shoots, managed advertising budget, placed media buys and negotiated vendor contracts. Revamped company's ad designs to enhance product and brand appeal. Designed in-store signage. Worked with franchise owners to meet their individual advertising needs. Initiated time and cost-saving methods for deliverables. Helped increase sales in kid’s beds with successful marketing suggestion.

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References available upon request

Macintosh proficient using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash), QuarkXPress and FreeHand. education

AAS INTEGRATED MEDIA : Graphic Design Mt. Hood Community College : www.mhccim Gresham, OR | Degree pending 2009 Covering over 1,200 hours of software instruction with 72 credits out of 90 pertaining to focus in graphic design coursework. Gained broad digital media experiences and expanded technical skills. Portfolio projects and studies include typography, editorial design, corporate and brand identity, package design, multimedia presentation, web design, photography, illustrations, posters, cd covers, brochures, catalogs and more. Received internship at MHCC as Portfolio Show Event Coordinator. work experience Davidson Miller Design

Gresham, OR | Jan 2000 to present Provide advertising and graphic design services for several clients while managing all facets of a homebased business.

Portland, OR | Dec 1995 to May 1996

volunteer

Provided graphic design services for The Oregonian newspaper. Worked with account reps to design and produce spec ads, classifieds and special event flyers.

Good Shepherd Community Church

Raley’s Superstores & Bel Air Supermarkets

Sacramento, CA | Nov 1986 to Dec 1993 Directed, designed and/or produced weekly 8-28 page newspaper tab inserts, signage and promotional publications for 65 store supermarket/superdrug chain. Coordinated with buyers, food stylist, photographers, traffic and digital imaging teams from production to press. Pioneered ad departments’ production level from manual typesetting and paste-up to Mac platform. Managed and taught essential graphics software programs to 12-member production team. Maintained top level production status while researching and managing new software and hardware needs as they arose. Within a four-year period of this time I worked independently, providing ad design services for Raley's and other clients from home as my family began to grow. Supply One Home Improvement

Reno, NV & Portland, OR | Oct 1984 to Oct 1986 Collection, tracking and billing of all co-op dollars for newsprint, radio and tv. Carried program from manual logging system into computer tracking system. Managed in-store signage program. Produced weekly ad signs. Designed kitchen and bath displays. Participated in store set of brand new 88,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Hillsboro, OR.

Northwest/California Furniture Retailer

Vancouver, WA | Feb 1997 to Jan 2000 Worked as a one-person in-house ad department directing, managing and producing print and television media for 58 store home furnishings chain. Organized and

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Sacramento, CA | Jan 1978 to Apr 1982 Hand produced hundreds of “As Advertised” signs weekly for 6-store home improvement chain while finishing high school and working a fast food job. Promoted to copywriting, then took on layout duties for weekly tabloids and preprints. Also managed, designed and produced bimonthly company newsletter with the added privilege of being staff photographer.

Publisher’s Creative Services

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To contribute to the creation and continuous evolution of a company's brand, image and position within its industry.

Lumberjack Stores, Inc.

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Boring, OR | May 2007 to Nov 2007 Co-coordinated, managed and served over 200 people bi-monthly for GSCC’s Community Cafe. Planned menus, themes, and shopping. Negotiated food services and solicited donations while keeping expenses extremely low. Recruited and assigned volunteers. Managed promotions. Created room/table design and decor. Handled music, activities, clean up, and cash management. Gresham Barlow School District

Gresham, OR | Sep 1994 to Jun 2005 Created illustrations for annual reports, posters, t-shirts, flyers and banners. Designed and directed art projects for grade school students. Designed and produced classroom worksheets, school yearbooks and annual reports. Assisted in coordinating and promoting fund-raising events making connections with local businesses.

barbara davidson miller p.o. box 671 gresham, oregon 97030

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