Kristy Caldwell kcaldwell@shortdivision.com www.shortdivision.com SKILL SET --------- Macintosh OSX 10.4.5 (primary) and Windows platforms Microsoft Word Adobe CS 2 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) QuarkXpress Adobe Acrobat and Distiller Stuffit FTP, preflight, and type management software Digital photo, scanning, and printing hardware/software FlexiSign Pro, Vinyl Express software Vinyl plotter Illustration in various media Proofreading; copyediting; concept development EXPERIENCE ---------- GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR, Freelance 2002-current From 2003 to 2005, illustrated and designed promotional materials for the Louisiana Folklife Festival; communicated with the festival director, ad agency, and printers for the successful development and execution of each year's theme; relied on hand illustration techniques as well as digital rendering in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and design optimization between raster and vector formats Ongoing participation in Degrees of Separation Postcard Project at www.degreesnola.com Formatted, designed, and published a book of plays and short stories for limited distribution of 1,000 copies Special distinction in the Peter Pan Centennial juried exhibition at artspace, Shreveport LA 2004 Solo exhibition and lecture at University of Louisiana at Monroe 2002 Logo design, promotional design, and layout for profes-sional and individual clients Fine art and illustration AD DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, Howard Publishing (now owned by Simon & Schuster) West Monroe LA 2001-2003 Illustrated the covers and interiors of The "Official" Hugs Book, The "Official" Grad Book, The "Official" Friends Book, and The "Official" Moms Book Designed promotional products and advertisements for a national audience Created and managed promotional product inventory for trade shows, buyers, endorsers, and catalogs Corresponded with authors, illustrators, and ad departments of national periodicals Managed editorial and proof manuscript changes at all stages; proofread and implemented manuscript changes according to The Chicago Manual of Style; compiled proofersÕ marks; formatted manuscripts Attended one-day seminar on Adobe Acrobat in Dallas TX CONTRIBUTING ART EDITOR, turnrow literary journal 2003-2004 Headed the initial selection of artwork to complement the format and content Acted as contact to artists and their representatives, discussing terms of publication and handling of artwork and formats Met with staff to pitch selection and discuss treatment EDUCATION --------- LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, Ruston LA 2004-2005 Master of Fine Arts coursework with special concentrations of Painting and Communication Design Awarded Teaching Assistanceship and work as Gallery assistant Individual member of College Art Association UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans LA 1999-2001 Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum laude, Concentration in Painting Participation in abroad-study scholarship program with focus in Czech language and cultural immersion at Charles University, Prague CZ LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, Ruston LA 1997-1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts coursework