AMANDA L. GAGNON
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
9+ years design and photography experience
Earned Baccalaureate of Fine Art with a Photography Concentration
Advanced knowledge of both PC and MAC word processing, presentation, photography, and graphic design programs
Management experience
RELEVANT SKILLS:
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Create design concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of typography
Review and critique final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material
Able to understand the reactions of clients and/or supervisors
Analyze demographics of the material to be designed for effectiveness
PHOTOGRAPHY
Set up lighting and backdrops to stage images of goods or people
Develop negatives and print in both color and black-and-white laboratories
Utilize Adobe Photoshop and other digital software to enhance and alter images
EDUCATION:
Baccalaureate of Science Mental Health & Human Services 2006 – Present
University of Maine
Baccalaureate of Fine Arts Photography 1999 - 2003
Colby-Sawyer College
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Creative Work Systems
Saco, ME
Art Therapy Intern
2012 - 2013
U.S. Cellular
South Portland, ME
Sales/Customer Service
2011 - 2013
Plum Choice
Scarborough, ME
Call Center Sales
2010 - 2011
Pine State Trading Company
Augusta, ME
Marketing Production Coordinator
2007 - 2010
Family Medicine Institute
Augusta, ME
Medical Filing Clerk
2007 - 2008
University of Maine
Augusta, ME
Photography Lab Monitor
2007 - 2009
Ascona Tennis & Health Club
Augusta, ME
Front Desk Reception
2006 - 2007