Stephanie Walen
Creative ∞ Dedicated ∞ Reliable ∞ Innovative ∞ Adaptable ∞ Supportive ∞ Honest ∞ Resourceful ∞ Intuitive ∞ Enthusiastic
Contact: 971-240-0450 | StephanieWalen@gmail.com | LinkedIn
Education
GRAPHIC DESIGN- AAS DEGREE
Eugene, OR ∞ 9/2020- In Progress
- ♪ Studying at Lane Community College. Cumulative GPA 4.20, 71 credits completed. Expected graduation: 6/2023.
- ♪ Internship with Oslund Design Inc and Studio Meyers.
- • Setup for portraits including lighting and camera equipment in studio and on site.
- • Post-processing and photo retouching using Adobe Photoshop and CaptureOne.
- • Website design.
AREAS OF STUDY AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- ♪ Credit Classes
- • Typography
- • Natural Science Drawing
- • Photography I & II
- • Digital Imaging
- • Intermediate Drawing
- • Web Production
- ♪ Art & Craft Mediums
- • Graphite and charcoal drawing
- • Acrylic and watercolor painting
- • Sewing and textiles
- • Mixed media collage
- • Natural materials
- • Found objects
- • 2D digital
- ♪ Hardware and Software
- • Large format digital printers
- • DSLR Camera gear and studio lighting equipment
- • Adobe Creative Suite
- • CaptureOne
- • Microsoft Office
- • Mac OS
- • Windows OS
Work Experience
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN
Oregon and Washington Clients ∞ 11/2020-Current
- ♪ Product packaging and revision
- ♪ Vector illustration
- ♪ Watercolor illustration commissioned
- ♪ Logo creation and branding
- ♪ Label layout and typography
- ♪ Product photography and assets created for online shop
- ♪ PDF templates created for print shop orders
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Learn to Earn Technology Student Worker - Design & Media Center ∞ Eugene, OR ∞ 9/2021- Current
- ♪ Timely communication with clients and design department members via Email, Zoom, and on-campus meetings.
- ♪ Create marketing materials for Lane Community College and affiliated non-profit organizations.
- ♪ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- ♪ Maintain organized electronic file storage using approved naming conventions.
- ♪ Experience with photography and photo editing.
- ♪ Communicate with Lane Print & Graphics to ensure all projects are complete and ready for print and distribution.
- ♪ Special Recognition: Created 2022-2023 Adopted Budget in Brief infographic document for the annual LCC Budget Committee meeting presentation that received an NCMPR Medallion bronze award, Wild Card category, District 7.
MARKET OF CHOICE
Whole Health Department Clerk ∞ Eugene, OR ∞ 1/2020-1/2023
- ♪ Excellent customer service in person and using multi-line phone system. Extensive supplements and body care product knowledge.
- ♪ Daily tasks include: receiving orders, stocking, price changes and signage, merchandising, and stockroom organization.
OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
Facilities | Front Desk | Bookstore ∞ Salem, OR ∞ 6/2017-2/2020
- ♪ Facilities Duties: Open and Closing Responsibilities for massage school campus, setup and cleaning of classrooms, lounge areas, organization of stockrooms and facility supplies, event setup and teardown.
- ♪ Front Desk Duties: Customer service and clerical duties. Support the Admissions Coordinator with program inquiries and class registrations. Support the Clinic Coordinator with scheduling clients and confirmation calls.
- ♪ Bookstore Duties: extensive product knowledge and demonstration, receiving and writing product orders, merchandising and stocking, creating seasonal and promotional displays, price changes, & inventory. Support the Portland campus Bookstore Coordinator with Orientation presentations and Bi-Annual Sale preparations.
- ♪ Curated quarterly campus art gallery featuring local artists.
LIFESOURCE NATURAL FOODS
Wellness Department Clerk ∞ Salem, OR ∞ 2/2017-2/2020
- ♪ Excellent customer service in person and busy multi-line phone system. Extensive product knowledge and research capabilities.
- ♪ Daily tasks include: receiving orders, stocking, price changes and signage, inventory audits, merchandising, special orders, stockroom organization, event support.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Various agencies and private employers ∞ Portland, OR ∞ 6/2011-1/2020
- ♪ Support person for client(s) within the Autism Spectrum, compliant with IEP and ISPs, and therapeutic goals set with health care providers.
- ♪ Daily activities managed with emphasis on communication skills and social navigation, self sufficiency and hygiene, community engagement and safety, physical and emotional well-being. References available.
FRED MEYER
Nutrition Center Clerk & Manager ∞ Salem & Portland, OR ∞ 11/2005-8/2010
- ♪ Clerk & Daily Tasks: Customer service with emphasis on product knowledge. Receiving and processing freight, Daily and weekly orders, stockroom and department cleaning, price changes and audits, inventory, and merchandising.
- ♪ Management of the Natural Choices Department: supervision, training, reviews & scheduling.
Interests
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Violin ♪ Guitar ♪ Doumbek ♪ Hand Drums ♪ Mandolin ♪ Native American Style Flute ♪ Vocals
Performances with:
- ♪ Troupe Seven Stars in 2019, 2021, and 2022.
- ♪ The Minstrel Darius in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
- ♪ Jan Michael Looking Wolf in 2019 and 2022.
- ♪ Confluence LGBT Chorus in 2017.
- ♪ PURE Portland dance troupe in 2016.
- ♪ North Salem HS Chamber Orchestra & Symphony Orchestra from 2001-2004.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
- ♪ Performed at Oregon Renaissance Faire, Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, & Canterbury Renaissance Faire (various dates).
- ♪ Attended Flutestock NASF festival in 2021 and 2022.
- ♪ Wedding Officiant and event setup in 2015 and 2019.
- ♪ Setup and sandblasted glass art sales at Human Nature Festival in 2014.
- ♪ Setup and teardown of Singing Alive Festival in 2013 and 2014.
- ♪ Setup theme camps at Burning Man Festival in 2008-2011.