CARA WIEGAND-BARD | graphic design
2048 Crosby Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15216 • 412.531.3971 • toastdoliv@aol.com

OBJECTIVE:
To work as a member of a creative team in the area of graphics and design.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
   Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
   October 2004 – September 2006
   Graphic Artist / Production Artist
   Design of in-store temporary and permanent signage, including but not limited to fixtures, posters, counter cards, aisle violators,
   seasonal sign kits, and floor graphics, as well as design of special projects (brochures, flyers, packaging, print advertisements,
   billboards, circular layout including some photo art direction.)    
   
   Serafin’s Printing, Carnegie, Pennsylvania
   February 2002 – October 2004
   Graphic Artist / Production Artist/Office Manager
   Design and production of projects including corporate identity, desktop publishing, direct mail, brochures,  print advertisment,
   invitations, some business forms; typesetting. Operation of digital platemaker and accompanying hardware/software.
   Independent operation of office. Maintain ongoing business relationships with outside vendors, including local design studios,
   specialty printers, individual designers; software support, design assistance and superior customer service.
   
   Various Freelance Clients
   Pennsylvania and Ohio
   Freelance Graphic Artist
   Design of print advertisments, logo development, direct mail, promotional/product    campaigns, basic website
   design, copywriting, and T-shirt design for various clients including a toy    store, nonprofit organizations,
   a daycamp, and an insurance company.

EDUCATION: 
   Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
   March 2004
   Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design, graduated with honors
   GPA 3.7
   
   Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
   September 2001
   Associate of Specialized Technology, Graphic Design
   GPA 3.6
   
   Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
   January 1998
   Certificate of Completion, Portfolio Preparation
   
   Academic Achievements: Honors Graduate, President’s List, Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Merit Roll,
   Art Institute International Merit Scholarship Recipient 

SOFTWARE (Mac & PC Platforms): 
   • Adobe InDesign CS2
   • Adobe Illustrator CS2
   • Adobe Photoshop CS2
   • Adobe PageMaker 7
   • QuarkXpress 6
   • Adobe Acrobat Professional 7 
   • FlightCheckPro 
   • Dreamweaver (basic knowledge) 
   • Microsoft Office 
   

 AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
   • 2001 Art Institute of Pittsburgh Student Show, Honorable Mention
   • Illustrations selected to be included in the Art Institute Marketing Portfolio
   • Several pieces displayed in the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Student Showcases
   • Outstanding Graphic Artist of Greater Cleveland, 1998
   
   Reference available upon request