Profile

Natural flair to effectively communicate inspirational and visually aesthetic pieces of work are qualities of this open-minded designer. Enthusiasm, motivatation, genuine passion and ambition are key essentials of her zealous, artistic individuality. Consistently diligent work ethic and organized time management skills are important while working on several projects. Compelling integrity of purpose, quick-witted problem solving skills, talented eye for detail, exquisite craftsmanship, intellectual curiosity, and proficient understanding of tasks ahead are also fundamental skills in any design process. Her experiences range from a wide variety of different media. Personal artistic endeavors include hand-sculpted and beaded jewelry, eccentric hand-sewn repurposed bags, drawings, paintings, photography, digital illustrations, typographic designs, and web design.

Career Objectives

After learning and continually improving skills in many areas of design, future aspirations include becoming a well-rounded, professional and innovative entrepreneur for graphic and web design. Essential objectives include working for clients in need of communicating messages, problem solving, and strategic marketing to increase usability and functionality through fresh, high-quality design services that stay current with developing technology. In addition, dependable support, promotion, and dynamic energy will be provided for any client, company, or community. Besides design, other artistic career goals include crafting and managing a business in handmade jewelry and fashion accessories.

from the desk of

MARY COLLEEN TAN ROXAS
local address 1405 Park Ave Unit # 3 Baltimore, Maryland 21217 permanent address 3445 Churchville Road Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 phone (443) 243-9994 email marycolleenroxas@gmail.com url www.colleenroxas.com

Experience

Freelance, Graphic & Web Design Services Baltimore MD, 2010 - Present Graphic and web design services are provided for the community of Baltimore and beyond and are open for commissions from businesses, professional clients and friends. Design services include publication & print design, branding & identity, illustration, website design, photography, and more. Graphic/Web Manager, Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore, MD, June 2010 - Present Provided training and support to school-based webmasters in the use of Schoolwires content management system (CMS), migrated web-based content from electronic and print sources to school websites in the district, designed logos, and other graphic elements to support unique branding and marketing of the schools. Self-Employed Business, Simply Aesthetic Baltimore MD, 2006 - Present Spare time is spent establishing her own business exhibiting handmade jewelry and other fashion accessories. These items are sold exclusively online at Etsy and at local artist craft expositions such as the annual MICA Artmarket, MICA Raw Art Sale, Havre de Grace Art Show, and Gilman School Family Fair. Work Study, Student Activities Baltimore, MD, September 2010 - November 2010 Work study roles included designing event posters, organizing and cleaning supplies, posting up flyers around campus, communicating to fellow students about events, updating student activities calendar, and assisting in MICA-related events. Graphic/Web Designer, Robot Fest Baltimore, MD, March 2010 - Present Re-designed the official logo, posters, t-shirts, and other promotional materials for this organizations annual event. In addition, designing and hand-coding their website improved their overall presentation.

President, Asian Student Alliance (ASA) Baltimore, MD, April 2008 - Present Leadership roles of this organization involved planning and coordinating several events which shared various Asian cultures within the MICA community. This organization was an open network for anyone to attend regardless of their own cultural backgrounds. Teachers Assistant, Mount Royal School Baltimore, MD, September 2008 - May 2010 Work study roles included assisting teachers with lessons, planning art activities, and caring to the attention of students in the classroom which established significant values in education. Sharing knowledge, guidance, and inspiration with the students became a rewarding, influential experience. Intern, Community Arts Partnerships Baltimore, MD, October 2008 - May 2009 Independent responsibility in planning lessons to lead neighborhood children in communal art activities enriched experiences in developing community organization and teaching skills. Cashier, Phillips Seafood in Maryland House Aberdeen, MD, August 2007 - March 2010 Amiable communication and interaction for customers along with high-quality, food service was accomplished. In addition, efficient expedition of food orders was provided while guaranteeing favorable satisfaction for traveling customers visiting at this rest stop. Intern, USAMRICD Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, June 2005 - August 2005 As their first and only Graphic Design intern at the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense Science & Engineering Apprentice Program, roles included designing logos, posters, brochures, signs, photo touch-ups, printing, laminating, and cutting projects for companies, clients, and local programs.

Studies

Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD BFA candidate, 2012 Graphic Design, Interaction Design & Art 3.67 GPA

Prowess

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe InDesign Adobe Flash Adobe AfterEffects MS Powerpoint, Word, & Excel HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, JQuery Wordpress & CMS Macintosh & Windows
Awards, Honors, & Exhibitions
Recognitions in Artistic Excellence (2006, 2007, 2008) Art Exhibition, County Level Harford County Earth Day Shirt Design Competition 2007 2nd place winner Aberdeen High Art Exhibition 2006, 2007, 2008 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards, Best in Show, and Peoples Choice Awards Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award Maryland Institute College of Art Presidential Scholarship Maryland Institute College of Art National Art Honor Society Scholarship Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace Art Scholarship Award Rotary Club of Aberdeen Scholarship National Art Honors Society Grant from Aberdeen High School Maryland Institute College of Art Deans List, 2008 - 2010 Maryland Institute College of Art Foundation Exhibition, 2009 Asian Student Alliance Hunger: The Artists Insatiable Nature Exhibition, Rosenburg Gallery, January 28 - Februrary 8, 2010 Identity Exhibition, Rosenburg Gallery, October 11 - 16, 2010 City Arts Gallery Exhibition, October 2010 Josh Sallow Memorial Scholarship, March 2011

Experience in other media: Drawing pencil, charcoal, chalk & oil pastel Painting oil, acrylics, tempera, watercolor Sculpture polymer clay, plaster Photography Canon EOS Rebel K2, Digital Canon Powershot S51S, Canon EOS Rebel T2i Other sewing, jewelry design