CURRENT RESUME
Ariel L. Wilchek
with inquiries contact:
ariel@isitcandor.com
COMPUTER/PRINT SKILLS:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark X-Press, DreamWeaver, X-Cart, Microsoft
Operating Systems, Excel,
Point of Sale, Microsoft RIMS, Microsoft Law Manager, Web research, Copper
plate etching, Stone
litography, Aluminum (waterless) lithography, Pronto plate, Screen-printing
EDUCATION:
Savannah College of Art and Design / Savannah, GA / 2004>present
(Graphic Design, Printmaking)
HONORS:
Prints featured in California English Journal / Winter 2008, Painting featured in Future Beast exhibit / Winter 2008, Study Abroad in Lacoste, France / Spring 2007, Dean’s List / Winter 2008, Fall 2006, Prints in Open Studio Exhibition at Savannah and Atlanta campuses / Spring 2006, Academic/Artistic merit scholarship / 2004>present, National Art Honors Society inductee / Spring 2004, Pyramid Atlantic ‘Making Connections’ Program artist's book program / Spring 2004
EXPERIENCE:
Dimensions Art Gallery/ Savannah, GA/Winter-Spring 2008
Senior Graphic Designer: design print ready materials for all promotional events, gallery mercchandise, gallery signage and paid public advertising in support of gallery progress and expansion
Working Class Studio/ Savannah, GA/Spring 2008
Graphic Design Associate: create surface designs and products for Working Class Studio (a division of SCAD) to be sold at over 500 retial locations worldwide
Valley NYC / New York, NY / Current
Freelance Graphics / Web: assist in the production of promotional graphics and
launch of e-commerce website
Sigerson Morrison / New York, NY / Summer 2006
Sales associate: sell and promote high/end Italian made shoes and handbags
National Public Radio (NPR) / Washington, DC / Summer 2007
Creative Services Intern: develop logos and graphics for NPR programs
and shop merchandise
King Cow Productions / Silver Spring, MD / Spring>present 2007
Freelance Graphic Artist: redesign websites and create graphics for local
and socially conscious organizations
Minali, LLC / McLean, VA / Summer 2007
Personal Assitant/ Sales Rep: assist with shipping, sales, and organization
of European designer merchandise
Byrd Cookie Company / Savannah, GA / Fall 2006
Graphic Design Intern: create packaging and templates for gourmet
foods company, ideate and esign blog
Freelance Mural / Ocean City, MD / Summer 2006
Designer / Painter: create and execute 2 murals in beach residence
American Film Institute (AFI), SilverDocs Documentaries Festival
Silver Spring, MD / Summer 2006
Theatre Captain: manage 1 of 3 theaters during documentary films and
film related conferences
Image Is Everything / Savannah, GA / Fall 2005
Print Intern: assist with largescale printing jobs, organize print materials
and maintain shop appliances
* References available upon request