AB’s Experience
FUN.com – Lead Graphic Designer (2015 – present)
Design a variety of in-house and licensed products, packaging, print collateral, infographics, and printables as well as create surface design artwork for Halloween costumes, apparel designs, and product designs. Communicate closely with other teams/departments to create a variety of emails, social and banner ads.
August Schell Brewing Company – Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant (2006 – 2014)
Responsibilities include the design of print, indoor, outdoor and digital advertisements for over 14 Schell and Grain Belt beer brands. Work closely with Schell’s Marketing Manager to ensure that each ad is delivered with the correct specifications, on-time and to the appropriate print vendors, beer distributors, local on and off-premise accounts and media outlets.
Ingstad Broadcasting – Graphic Designer/Photographer (2005 – present)
Successfully design and maintain content, imagery and advertisements for the Ingstad Broadcasting website and print marketing campaigns. Shoot and edit action photography for local sport events.
Freelance – Graphic Designer/Photographer (2003 – present)
Provide exceptional design and photography services to small businesses. Maintain strong ongoing relationships through clear and open communication before, during and after a project has been completed to ensure that the client’s vision and goals have been met. Evolving and expanding my knowledge, skills and equipment to provide the best design and photography solutions needed.
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AB’s Education
B.F.A. Emphasis in Graphic Design
2011 – 2013 University of Minnesota – Mankato, Mankato, MN.
2005 – 2010 University of Wisconsin – Stout, Menomonie, WI.
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Contact AB
Phone: 507.240.0313
Email: abby.bartels@gmail.com
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