Rachael MacCain
723 Morris Rd East Greenville, PA 18041
215-287-0056
rmaccain@gmail.com

POSITION REQUESTED

EDUCATION

•  BA - Graphic Design, May 2006
•  Indiana University of Pennsylvania – GPA: 3.78, summa cum laude
•  NASAD Accredited (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)

TECHNICAL PROFIENCIENCY

•  Platforms: Mac OS 9/10, Windows XP/Me/2000.
•  Software Expertise:
• Adobe Photoshop
• QuarkXPress
• Dreamweaver
• Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Illustrator
• Fireworks
• Freehand
• Indesign
• Flash
•  Photography: Black/White/Color digital knowledge

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experienced in design for both print publications and web sites.
• Educated in computer design and general fine arts.
• Familiar with print preparation and production.
• Strong background in computer systems, hardware, and software.
• Able to communicate well with clients and meet deadlines.
• Communicated corporate identity through design of logo and collateral.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internship                                                                     
401 Creative Ltd., Allentown,PA                                                                                                                                  July ’06 – August ’06
• Aided business with tasks such as vectoring images, masking photographs, and cataloging designs for future use.

GRAPHIC POSITIONS HELD

Online Designer                                                           
Paul Fredrick MenStyle – Fleetwood,PA                                                                                                          
April ’07 - present
• Responsibilities include designing and managing email and homepage campaigns, coordinating closely with merchandising and marketing departments.
• Assisted senior graphics design artist with production presentation.
• Also aided creative department in catalog development and designs.

Freelance                                                                                                                              
2004 - present
• Created and developed entire advertising package for Bar and Restaurant in Pennsburg, PA. Involves fully functional website and upkeep, email campaign, myspace creation, postcard and newspaper ad design. www.pizzacomopcpub.com
• Designed and created 2 successful websites for a rental property and local business.
www.infocuscoaching.net & www.tallpineslodge.net
• Redesigned and developed new logo for orthodontist and implemented into a business card design.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
• Member of Dean’s Honor List, seven terms (3.75 GPA)
• Provost Scholar, junior year
• Recipient of The Robert Alico Jr. Memorial Scholarship, senior year
Graphic Design Student Association
• Initiated, organized, and successfully led student organization on campus as Vice President and President.
• Produced first and second issue of a ten page magazine; including organizing articles, proofreading, and layout.