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Angela Marie Steffen
Address: 55582 887 Rd Fordyce, NE 68736
Cell: (402) 841-6768
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
2011- 2014 Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design
Wayne State College (WSC), Wayne, NE
Cumulative GPA: 3.937
Graduation: May 2014
2013 Certificate in Business - Entrepreneurship
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE
Cumulative GPA: 3.850
Graduation: December 2013
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE (PC and MAC knowledgeable)
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Acrobat
Quark
Multi-Ad Creator Pro
Brackets
Word
PowerPoint
Publisher
Excel
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-present Sales Associate, B&B Locker, Wynot, NE
• Learned vital skills in customer service and communication by selling retail specialty meats
at the Omaha Farmer’s Market
• Worked early morning hours and was willing to help when they needed an
extra hand
Entire Life Laborer, Steffen Family Farm, Fordyce, NE
• Assisted my family by doing chores and maintaining a well operated farm
• Learned patience while working with several people with differing opinions
• Gained a good work ethic by being motivated to get work done before dark
2013-present Graphic Designer, Comfy Feet, Hartington, NE
• Modified advertisements to more effectively display their merchandise
• Furthered my communication skills by maintaining contact with the employer, employees,
and clients
• Utilized critical thinking skills to enhance print advertisements and slipper designs
2014-present Composing Artist, The Broadcaster Press/Plain Talk, Vermillion, SD
• Created visually appealing advertisements for clients
• Quickly learned to efficiently produce ads while working individually and as a team
• Displayed versatility by adapting quickly to a fast-paced and unpredictable environment
• Demonstrated time management skills by prioritizing jobs and multi-tasking
Angela Marie Steffen
Address: 55582 887 Rd Fordyce, NE 68736
Cell: (402) 841-6768
E-mail: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER WORK
Spring 2014 Volunteer, Wynot Volunteer Fire Department, Wynot, NE
• Worked as a bar waitress for the annual Firemen’s benefit
• Helped bring the participants their requested beverages quickly
Fall 2012 Mural Artwork, WSC Planetarium, Wayne, NE
• Painted the WSC planetarium kids corner with a group of volunteers
• Created the composition and worked with the others to make revisions
• Balanced time spent on the project with classes during the semester
2004-2011 Volunteer, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fordyce, NE
• Worked at the food stand at River Boat Days in Yankton, SD
• Helped serve food by preparing customers’ orders at the food stand
2003-present • Clean parishes in the surrounding area when help is needed
2014
2014
2011-2014
2013-2014
2011-2014
2011-2012
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
WSC Summa cum Laude Graduate
WSC Honors in the Major Art/Graphic Design
WSC Honors Program
WSC Art Club Officer, Media / Advertising
WSC Art Club, Member
WSC Intramural Basketball, Winter Semester
REFERENCES
Keith Eickhoff
Owner of Comfy Feet
Comfy Feet / PO Box 352 / 56247 Hwy84 / Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 999-0371
[email protected]
Joshua Piersanti
WSC Graphic Design Professor
Wayne State College / 1111 Main St. / Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-7350
[email protected]
Karen Boeckman
Owner of B&B Locker
B&B Locker / 211 St. James Ave. / Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-3515
Kathy Larson
Yankton Media Inc. Composing Manager
Yankton Media Inc. / 319 Walnut St. / Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7811
[email protected]