Carrie Kruzan
Madison
Summary
Dynamic Graphic Artist with extensive experience at Brandtek, specializing in innovative design solutions for sports and corporate apparel. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in project management, I excel at delivering high-quality visual content that enhances brand identity and engages audiences effectively. Committed to creative excellence and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Artist
Brandtek
Madison
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Create and design sports and corporate apparel, send out proofs, and do final outputs for Screenprint, Embroidery & Sublimation.
- Create design templates with file management and structure.
Graphic Design
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Madison & Verona
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Redesigned and maintained website and social media.
- Created posters and graphics for upcoming events, ministry groups, & staff.
- Maintained both electronic and paper newsletters with graphics and articles.
Communications Coordinator
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Madison & Verona
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Website management, including graphics.
- Create email and paper newsletter.
- Create flyers & posters for upcoming events.
Graphic Artist/Admin Assistant
McFarland Lutheran Church
McFarland
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Redesigned and maintained website and social media.
- Created posters and flyers for upcoming events, ministry groups, & staff.
- Created electronic and paper newsletters with graphics and articles.
- Created worship videos with After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Assistant Accountant
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Madison & Verona
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assist accountant with accounts receivable and payments.
- Manage online giving.
Music Ministry Assistant
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Madison & Verona
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Created yearly music ministry brochures.
- Created posters and graphics for upcoming events.
- Created and maintained music library databases.
- Assist the Music Director with administrative duties.
- Assisted in department meetings, and meeting minutes.
- Maintained and filed hard copy music.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art, History With Minor in Museum Studies
Luther College
Decorah, IASkills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Web Design
- Medical Knowledge
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Graphic design
- Screen printing
- Sublimation techniques
- Embroidery techniques
- Website management
- Social media management
- File management
- Template creation
- Client communication
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Visual storytelling
- Advertising
- Word processing
- Digital imagery
- Resolve customer issues
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
- Decision-making
- Website design
- Graphics editing
- Design mockups
- E-commerce design
- Graphic and media design
- Visual communication
- Visual design
- Print design
- Refine layouts
- Mastery of adobe creative suite
- Creative thinking
- Layout management
- Professional demeanor
- Environmental graphics
- Infographics
- Multitasking capacity
- Desktop publishing
- Detail-oriented
- Designing pages
- Creative and innovative
- Design thinking
- Print production
- Design images
- Adobe systems software
- Social media graphics
- Adobe after effects
- Time management abilities
Hobbies and Interests
- Arts & Crafts of all kinds
- Woodworking
- Nature
- Travel
- Sports
References
Available upon request.
Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KruzanDesigns
Affiliations
- love the outdoors
- woodworking
- hiking
- traveling
- family
- arts & crafts
- design
- Etsty store
- needle felting
- painting
- intarsia
- furniture building
Timeline
Graphic Artist
Brandtek
07.2018 - 07.2023
Graphic Design
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
01.2017 - 06.2018
Communications Coordinator
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
01.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Accountant
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
01.2016 - 01.2017
Graphic Artist/Admin Assistant
McFarland Lutheran Church
01.2009 - 06.2018
Music Ministry Assistant
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
01.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Art, History With Minor in Museum Studies
Luther College
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