Resume
The Resume of Christopher D. Violette, Graphic, Video, and Web Designer
Education
B.A. in New Media
2007 graduate of University of Maine, Magna Cum Laude
Grade Point Average of 3.53 on a 4.0 scale in 129 credit-hours.
Special Skills
Computer Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects; Apple Final Cut Pro; HTML, CSS
Course Subjects Studied
Graphic design, drawing, photography, motion graphics, video editing, cinematography
Awards & Honors
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2007 inductee.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's List every semester enrolled.
Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Experience
September 2007 - Present
Web Designer, Stonewall Kitchen, York, Maine
Responsible for maintaining the creative direction of Stonewall Kitchen's web presence. Includes editing product photos for the web, design updates to webpages, and creation of direct-marketing retail and wholesale emails.
http://www.stonewallkitchen.com
June 2007 - September 2007
Graphic Design Intern, Kenton Athletics, Providence, Rhode Island
Responsible for designing various print media for a company that makes natural men's athletic body care products
http://www.kentonathletics.com
June 2007 - Present
Web Designer, April Fools, Inc., Bangor Maine.
Currently designing a website for a real-estate company to advertise houses and apartments for sale or rent.
Website currently unavailable
School year, 2006-2007
Student Administrative Aide IV, Maine Bound Adventure Center, Orono, Maine.
In charge of marketing Maine Bound outdoor adventure courses. Included designing posters, sending emails, and designing logos for courses. Also filmed and edited an instructional safety video.
http://www.umaine.edu/campusrecreation/facilities/mainebound.html
School year, 2003-2007
Student Instructor's Aide II, Maine Bound Adventure Center, Orono, Maine.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining an indoor climbing wall. Some other responsibilities included group management and student instruction.
Summer, 2000-2007
Web Designer, Katahdin Shadows Campground, Medway, Maine.
Designed and maintained website for family campground.
Handyman/Groundskeeper.
Assisted in running a family campground. Responsibilities included cleaning sites, routine maintenance of equipment, and constant customer relations.
Interests
Photography, cinematography, graphic design, web design, sports, outdoor activities
References
Available upon request.