ellyse

This is me.

My name is Ellyse. I just moved to Chicago from Jacksonville, FL. I love my boston terrier, Bailey. I also love taking self portraits, circus peanuts, the smell of rain, finished screenprints, new photos, bikes, a cold day, and a great laugh.

I graduated from the University of North Florida in December 2009 with a BFA with a focus in Graphic Design. I think of myself as a print designer at heart, but I know my fair share of web too.

Below is my resume and contact information. If you have any questions at all or just want to say hey, drop me a line (I love mail)!

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Ellyse Pinney

hey@ellysepinney.com

Education

BFA with a focus in Graphic Design, University of North Florida

Professional Skills

Proficient in using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Quark, HTML/CSS coding, Photography, Illustration, and Screenprinting.

Graphic Design Experience

Intern

Jacksonville Magazine, May 2009-August 2009

Created branding and advertisements for the Great Wedding Giveaway of 2009 in Jacksonville Magazine, and assisted in photo shoot planning. Responsibilities included layout design, editorial changes, photo choice, and content management.

Director of Public Relations

Panhellenic Council, University of North Florida, January 2008–January 2009

Developed a comprehensive PR plan for a council representing all five sororities on campus. Created the advertising campaign for recruitment, which included banners, fliers, mailouts, and press releases. Delegated and managed budgeted spending.

Work Experience

Dress Specialist

Anthropologie, Orlando and Jacksonville, FL, Spring 2006–Present

Senior associate; duties include training new hires, register operations, fitting room supervision, and loss prevention.

Freelance Photographer

Spring 2005–Present

Digital production of wedding and senior portraits from concept to finished product.

Leadership Experience

President

Design Club, University of North Florida, August 2008–December 2009

Restructured the club so that meetings were run in an organized fashion with actions, deliverables, and due dates assigned and monitored. Organized the Fall 2009 Senior Portfolio Show. Planned activities such as fundraisers and art events. The club is now a resource for the local AIGA when volunteers are needed.

Philanthropy/Fundraising Chair

Alpha Chi Omega, University of North Florida, January 2006–January 2007

Raised money for the local Hubbard House and other nonprofit organizations through fundraising events, such as a charity breakfast and a golf tournament, and coordinated volunteers for these events.

Formal Chair

Alpha Chi Omega, University of North Florida, January 2006–January 2007

Organized a formal event for 250 people, adhering to a strict budget and deadline and making executive financial decisions. Negotiated contracts with food and transportation vendors. Managed a committee to perform hands-on tasks and to make collective decisions about event details.

Memberships

AIGA

Jacksonville, FL

Alpha Chi Omega

University of North Florida

Exhibitions

Student Art Show

University of North Florida Spring, 2006. Graphite on paper.