Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Professional Experience
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Emily Woolever

Emily Woolever

Staatsburg,NY

Summary

Graphic Designer and Illustrator with additional talents in presentation and teaching. Works closely with clients to create original visions, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines. Works well independently or as part of a team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part Time Designer and Artist

Free Lance
Staatsburg, NY
05.2008 - Current
  • Marketing for Theatrical Productions - designed and facilitated the printing and distribution of promotional materials including, but not limited to, posters, playbills, and banners while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to marketing, advertising, and promotions.
  • Set Design, building, and painting for theatrical productions, including the design and construction of large scale sculptural work. This work required collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of projects.
  • Design and construction for home renovations including kitchens, bathrooms, mantelpieces, built-ins, and covered decks. These processes included estimating project costs and monitoring budgets.

Graphic Design Internship

PUF Studios at Hudson River Housing
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed and developed branch specific logos and marketing materials for Hudson River Housing while adhering to brand standards.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
  • Designed for public entities who contracted with the PUF art studio, including the Poughkeepsie Public Library, Hyde Park Education Foundation, Pleasant Valley Community Gardens, and Vassar College.
  • Researched industry trends and competitor strategies to inform decision making.
  • Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
  • Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
  • Assisted in the setup of screen printing presses for various projects, including preparing the digital layers, preparing screens with emulsions, mixing and utlizing various inks to print projects while ensuring the overall quality of the print, and operating flash dryers to cure inks the ink.
  • Prepared orders for heat transfers, and participated in the production of products using the heat press.

Education

Associate of Science - Visual Arts

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
12-2023

Certificate - Graphic Design

New York Institute of Art And Design
New York, NY
10-2023

Master of Science - Teaching

SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY
08-2007

Bachelor of Science - History

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
05-2006

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator and Photo Shop
  • Digital Photography and Photo Editing
  • Mac and Windows
  • Digital Communication and File Sharing
  • Design and Concept Development
  • Project Management and Organization
  • Project Presentations
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Accountability and Integrity

Accomplishments

  • Designed the logo for River Haven Youth Shelter through Hudson River Housing.
  • Over twenty pieces of artwork selected to be displayed in the Washington Art Gallery at Dutchess Community College. Two pieces received a Presidential Choice Award.

Certification

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop
  • NYS Professionally Certified Teacher - Social Studies 5-12 and English Language Arts 5-9

Additional Professional Experience

Middle School Humanities Teacher                      

July 2013 - December 2021

Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie NY

  • Wrote and developed impactful curricula for multiple grade levels in English, History, and Health.
  • Successfully engaged students in active learning while committing to a classroom focused on social justice, community, and integrity.

Middle School Coordinator             

July 2018 - December 2021

Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie NY

  • Outstanding website design and content creation, communication, organization, and event planning and implementation contributed to more than 150% growth in middle school enrollment over a three year period.
  • Independently developed complex scheduling that works around the needs of students and educators on a yearly and term by term basis.

Rental Coordinator           

July 2015 - September 2021

Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie NY

  • Overhauled the rental procedures, leases, and pricing structures resulting in an increase in rental revenue by more than 120%.
  • Disseminated information to potential clients, provided facility tours, and liaised with the business office, school head, maintenance team, cleaning staff, and dining services to prepare for each rental.
  • Maintained records for all rentals:
  • Negotiated and prepared rental contracts
  • Collected deposits, rental fees, and signed contracts.
  • Maintained a rental calendar.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graphic Design Internship

PUF Studios at Hudson River Housing
04.2023 - 12.2023

Part Time Designer and Artist

Free Lance
05.2008 - Current

Associate of Science - Visual Arts

Dutchess Community College

Certificate - Graphic Design

New York Institute of Art And Design

Master of Science - Teaching

SUNY Potsdam

Bachelor of Science - History

SUNY Oneonta

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