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ELLEN COLLIER
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EDUCATION
SKILLS
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Adobe InDesign CS6
Degree expected: B.A., May 2015
Majors: Journalism/Telecommunications (news track)
Journalism (graphics track)
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Adobe Illustrator CS6
Adobe Digital Publishing Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Final Cut Pro
GANNETT DIGITAL/ USA TODAY
Interactive Design Intern, May 2014-August 2014
AP Style
-Designed mobile and desktop modules for the 2014 midterm elections
-Created an online style guide to help Gannett properties build interactives
-Worked through the process of designing an app for a Gannett property
INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY
Art Intern, May 2013-August 2013
-Worked with the art department to create illustrations and information
graphics for the magazine; assisted photo shoots
-Created an interactive tablet magazine with other interns
Adobe Premier
HTML5, CSS
Usability testing
Video composition
Illustration
HONORS
Society For News Design Foundation
Scholarship, 2013
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Society For News Design Travel Grants , 2013, 2014
BALL STATE UNIFIED MEDIA DESIGN STUDIO
Art Director, May 2014-present
Daily Design Editor, January 2014-May 2014
Mortar Board, 2013
-Lead the visual efforts of a collaborative student newsroom
environment consisting of printed news, magazine, and online products.
BALL STATE DIGITAL PUBLISHING STUDIO
Designer & Project Manager, August 2012-May 2014
-Design interactive tablet publications
-Work with clients and oversee 2-3 projects per semester
CARDINAL COMMUNICATIONS
Creative Coordinator, September 2013-present
-Create branding and promotional materials for real clients through
the student-run public relations firm
BALL BEARINGS MAGAZINE
Tablet Managing Editor, May 2013-December 2013
Tablet Design Editor, January 2013-May 2013
-Lead a team in creating interactive tablet versions quarterly
-Edit content, assign stories and enforce deadlines
THE BALL STATE DAILY NEWS
Chief Designer, August 2012-January 2013
Page Designer, January 2012-May 2012
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Scholarship, 2013
Journalism Graphics Scholarship, Spring 2012
John R. & Aline B. Emens Scholarship, Fall 2011
Presidential Scholarship, Fall 2011
REFERENCES
Mrs. Jennifer George-Palilonis
Journalism Graphics Sequence Coordinator
BSU Digital Publishing Studio
[email protected]
765-285-8216
Mrs. Kristin DeRamus
Interactive Design Manager, Gannett Digital
[email protected]
302-593-0441
Mrs. Emily Johnson
Associate
Art Director,
Indianapolis Monthly
Coastal
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