Taiesha Richards
120 Dreiser Loop 23F New York 10475
(347) 275-9687 taiesha_richards@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a challenging position as a graphic artist, where I can utilize my skills in the graphic arts industry.
EXPERIENCE
2007 DRAFTFCB New York
Production Intern
Preflight Jobs
Managed ads between remote stations and traffic jobs
Prepared job tickets and delivered the jobs to the correct stations
2004 Regal Claims New York
Receptionist
Conferred with clients to obtain and provide information when claims were made on a policy.
Performed extensive communication with insurance companies and clients.
1995-1999 St. Kitts & Nevis Government Printery Basseterre, St.Kitts, W.I.
Responsible for purchasing and maintaining office supplies
Created brochures and booklets
Designed stationary and other advertising materials
1994-1995 Mac Pennies Ltd Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I.
Graphic Designer
Created brochures and booklets
Designed stationary and other advertising materials
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Quark XPress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Macromedia Flash, IDX-Bar, and InDesign.
EDUCATION
The New York City College of Technology
Bachelor of Technology Degree expected: January 2009 in Graphic Arts Production Management
Dean's List
Katharine Gibbs College
A.A.S in Visual Communications, June 2002
Honors List
SOCIETIES
Vice President of Gamma Epsilon Tau, Graphic Arts Honor Society at New York City College of Technology, 2007
Production Manager of New Tech Times college newspaper at New York College City of Technology, 2006
References Available upon request