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Education
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EXHIBITION & DISPLAY
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CRISTINE MOONAN

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Dynamic graphic designer and adjunct faculty at Park University, skilled in branding strategies and client collaboration. Proven track record in creating compelling visual identities and innovative teaching methods. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I excel in delivering engaging projects that resonate with audiences and prepare students for successful careers in design.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Faculty

Park University
Parkville, MO
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced creativity and technical skills in students through innovative teaching methods.
    Guided students in visual communication, typography, branding, and digital design principles.
    Developed engaging classes emphasizing hands-on projects and real-world applications.
    Integrated current industry trends and technologies to prepare students for graphic design careers.

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer Freelance (self employed)
Overland Park, Kansas
01.2007 - Current
  • Collaborated with diverse brands including Stoopid Monkey, Freewell, Vata, Espresso Entertainment, Union Mission, Kush Magazine, and Tumbleweed Advertising to craft compelling visual identities and branding solutions that effectively convey each brand's unique story and values.

Part Time Faculty

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Conducted online classes for undergraduate students in Graphic Design Principles, providing an efficient and accessible medium for understanding core concepts of graphic design through digital coursework.

Senior/Art Director Graphic Designer

UNCOMMON LLC
Culver City, California
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Executed design for packaging, product displays, style guides, trade show graphics, and brand identity.
    Oversaw development of proprietary brand identities, including logos and brand books.
    Designed first-generation products and packaging to establish cohesive brand presentation.
    Collaborated on catalogs to effectively showcase brand offerings and visuals.

Graphic Designer

FUNDCRAFT Publishing, Inc
Collierville, Tennessee
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Designed book covers and internal promotional kits for various publications.
    Adapted customer files by manipulating artwork for printing and pre-press production.
    Prepared manuscript and cover files for submission to press.

Graphic Artist

STEVENS CUSTOMER SCREEN PRINTING, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Managed all screen printing operations, comprising 70% of total company jobs.
    Prepared artwork for screen printing production adjustments.
    Designed signage, decals, and banners, including color separations and trapping.
    Executed film output processes to ensure quality standards are met.

Graphic Artist Assistant

RITZ CAMERA
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Performed photograph restoration, creating outputs for items like posters, mugs, T-shirts, and plates.
    Improved color accuracy in developed 35mm and APS films.
    Generated high-quality images suitable for various promotional products.

Marketing Associate

BINGO JARDINS (Casino)
São Paulo, Brazil
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Managed gaming revenue in rapidly changing casino environment by promoting contests and coordinating prize amounts and promotions to match customer involvement, contributing to revenue of more than $1 million annually. Supervised 20 sales associates. Interacted directly with customers, facilitating customer service and providing information about special events.

Assistant Marketing Director

EDITORA TRAMA
São Paulo, Brazil
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Monitored presentation of magazines in customer venues, assisted with promotions, and assisted inventory and distribution of all magazines within the company.

Education

M.F.A. - Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Savannah, Georgia, USA
11.2010

Graphic Design Certificate -

School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
05.2002

B.A. - Advertising

Faculdades Integrada Alcatar Machado (FIAM)
São Paulo, Brazil
12.1996

Skills

  • Software: Proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Pages, Keynote, Freehand, PowerPoint, Acrobat
  • Branding strategies
  • Client collaboration
  • Remote office availability

Awards

2009 Savannah Secession, Juried Student competition (SCAD) Blankspace Gallery, Savannah, Georgia, Awards: “Papo Publication Design”, “Peace & Harmony Social Awareness Poster”, “Caipirinha Kit Package Design”, “Art Nouveau Typeface Promotional Poster”.

EXHIBITION & DISPLAY

  • 2009 Savannah Secession, Juried Student competition (SCAD) Blankspace Gallery, Savannah, Georgia
  • 2008 Lead-Poisoning Awareness Dimenstions Gallery, Savannah, Georgia Poster for Harambee House
  • 2008 Nuclear Power Awareness Greendrinks Conference, Savannah, Georgia Poster for Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
  • 2007 Walking the Line The FIDM Museum & Galleries, Los Angeles, California Semi-finalist poster for The Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Student Competition

Languages

Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty

Park University
08.2021 - Current

Part Time Faculty

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division
01.2012 - 01.2013

Senior/Art Director Graphic Designer

UNCOMMON LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer Freelance (self employed)
01.2007 - Current

Graphic Designer

FUNDCRAFT Publishing, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2006

Graphic Artist

STEVENS CUSTOMER SCREEN PRINTING, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2004

Graphic Artist Assistant

RITZ CAMERA
01.2000 - 01.2002

Marketing Associate

BINGO JARDINS (Casino)
01.1997 - 01.1999

Assistant Marketing Director

EDITORA TRAMA
01.1995 - 01.1996

M.F.A. - Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Graphic Design Certificate -

School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA)

B.A. - Advertising

Faculdades Integrada Alcatar Machado (FIAM)

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