EDUCATION School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech MFA, Creative Technology_Graduate Certificate Human Centered Design Blacksburg, VA | Expected May 2015 College of Architecture and Urban Studies, Virginia Tech Bachelor of Architecture, Minor: Industrial Design Blacksburg, VA | May 2008 European Travel Program, Virginia Tech Countries included: The United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Spain | Fall 2006 WORK EXPERIENCE Creative Manager, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Blacksburg, VA | November 2011 - Present Manage design team, lead design group in creative solutions and project assignments. Designed brand identity and developed Brand Identity and Graphic Standards Guide for the Institute. Design and test Institute’s website, lab sub-sites and event micro-sites. Design event programs, ads, animations, posters, flyers, brochures, books, signage, presentations, scientific grant and paper figures, conference booths, and templates. Develop, coordinate, and maintain production schedule for all Marketing and Communication projects. Designer/Partner, olio workshop Blacksburg, VA | June 2010 - Present Developed company goals, structure, and branding. Seek clients, coordinate and run meetings, lead design direction on all projects, help clients achieve branding goals and design needs. rachel robinson rrdesign.me | [email protected] | 908.246.1319 Graphic Designer, United Pet Group Blacksburg, VA | March 2011 - November 2011 Designed branding concepts, product packaging, advertisements, flyers, brochures, displays, and products for Tetra, Marineland, and Jungle products. Project Manager, Summit Studios Blacksburg, VA | June 2010 - March 2011 Worked from design to completion on The Village Center at Warm Hearth. Managed project, produced documents, led coordination efforts, and ran client meetings. Designed firm branding, resume, and project documents Intern Architect, SFCS Roanoke, VA | May2006 - June 2010 Developed projects from schematic design through construction documents. Lead design teams. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Excellence in Design, AIA Design Awards Roanoke, VA | September 2010 An award for design execution for The Village Center at Warm Hearth Finalist, Virginia Society Blacksburg, VA | February 2008 Finalist in annual state-wide Virginia Society Competition Steve+Cathi House Scholarship Mexico City, MX | June 2007 Awarded scholarship for design excellence. Traveled and studied under the instruction of Steve and Cathi House. SERVICE AIA Design Awards Roanoke / Blacksburg , VA | 2010 + 2012 Wrote competition brief, branded, and coordinated awards submission process and event. Collaborated with Virginia Tech professors and students to design screens, lighting installation, and displays for event. REFERENCES | Available upon request
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