715 690 7858 - nathandatt94@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION

A motivated and dependable Graphic Designer backed by a BFA from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Took a position soon after graduation as Print Graphic Designer on the marketing team of Farrell Equipment & Supply. Promoted to senior designer within months, and managed the creation of all marketing materials for the seven-location company for a year and a half. Left to pursue the freelance brand design and artwork done sporadically since graduation full-time and for other opportunities.

JOB EXPERIENCE

SHOWDOWN DISPLAYS

Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Colleen Sadek (763) 277 8622

July 2022 — Today

     Create high quality proofs and production-ready print files for a large volume of customers from submitted artwork and/or creative direction for a wide variety of promotional products.

     Worked with customers to acquire or develop the most optimal artwork, in order to produce the best possible product.

     Achieved a minimal percentage of misprint claims, and took on additional training to help process reprints for ‘claims’ the company did receive in a timely and accurate manner.

FREELANCE DESIGNER & ARTIST

Menomonie, WI 54751 — New York, NY 10033 — Hudson, WI 54016

(715) 690 7858

January 2018 — June 2018; November 2019 — July 2022

     Brought design and art projects to life for personal clients.

     Exceeded patron expectations on both quality and delivery time for projects in pen & ink, pastel or paint in a variety of sizes.

     Invented or re-imagined brand identities for small local businesses as well as personal clients, and provided marketing and website design services to help them get started.

FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO., INC.

Eau Claire, WI 54702

Jeff Witt, (715) 835 4334

Print Graphic Designer June 2018 — November 2019

     Enhanced sales of construction equipment & supplies in Wisconsin and Minnesota via eye-catching flyers, booklets, and product catalogs, and engaging marketing campaigns.

Quickly rose to senior graphic designer of the marketing department, and created or approved all print advertising materials for the company. Also oversaw and streamlined the distribution of P.O.S. materials to sales teams at all locations.

Collaborated with team members to implement digital and social media campaigns, and revised or initiated multiple internal office documents and procedures to increase productivity.

DESIGN CENTER, INC.

St Paul, MN 55105

Kevin Fenton, (651) 699 6500

Graphic Design Intern May 2017 — August 2017

     Contributed to several digital projects for the design firm over internship experience, in addition to main application. 

     The Design, Developer & QA Interns’ experience centered around building a functional application for the firm’s internal sales team, using its design process. We successfully made a tool that they could use to construct a dynamic presentation and record information about prospective clients. 

EDUCATION

Hudson High School, Hudson, WI

Graduate, June 2013

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

Graphic Design Candidate, May 2017

     Studio Art Minor, with a Concentration in Drawing.

     I received the Helen Mary Harding Scholarship.

     My GPA is 3.29, as of my eighth semester of college.

     I am on the executive board of the Alfresco Outing Club on campus. I oversee media and advertising for the club.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

     My diverse previous job experiences have given me a good work ethic, the ability to work well with others, leadership, and patience. 

     Teaching Tae Kwon Do has taught me a lot of confidence in my ability to lead, and skills in instruction. I received my black belt certification in 2010, and taught classes of all ages and abilities mostly regularly for the next seven years.