Sarah Dancer

GRAPHIC DESIGN
sarahgraph.com
info@sarahgraph.com

E D U C AT I O N TECHNICAL
SKILLS
2017 | Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Technology
State University of New York at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, New York - cobleskill.edu Adobe Creative
Suite
Awards
InDesign, Photoshop
• 2012 & 2017 - Highest cumulative GPA in Graphic Design Technology
Illustrator, PDF
• 2017 - Led design team to 3rd place in annual student research showcase
Formstack
German
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Conversational Fluency
2017 - Present | Graphic Designer and Production Specialist HTML/CSS
The UPS Store, Clifton Park, New York - theupsstore.com OmniUpdate
• Develop print-ready marketing collateral including business cards, trifold brochures,
flyers, banners, and lawn signs
• Operate regular and large format print, lamination, cutting, and binding equipment
• Maintain print customer communications and deadlines through phone, email, and in-store consultations
• Keep record of and order print production supplies as needed
• Manage cashflow through customer service stations over register and phone

2017 | Marketing Assistant

Gabler Realty, Delmar, New York - gablerrealtyny.com
• Photographed properties for web and print
• Created WordPress web pages for new house listings
• Produced marketing collateral including, but not limited to postcards, bifolds, and flyers

2017 | SUNY Cobleskill Communications and Marketing Department Assistant

State University of New York at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, New York - cobleskill.edu

Web Design and Management - Reported directly to Webmaster

• Created a set of 105 icons to be used as links on new university website
• Assembled a list of cinemagraph ideas to be created for each degree program page

Print - Reported directly to Marketing Director

• Designed logos for the Lifestyle Farming Conference and Institute for Rural Vitality

2016 - 2017 | SUNY Cobleskill Communications and Marketing Department Intern

State University of New York at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, New York - cobleskill.edu

Web Design and Management - Reported directly to Webmaster

• Assisted with website maintenance
• Created 4 new web pages for campus departments and clubs

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• Added alumni information and events to a separate campus blog site through WordPress
• Created Formstack® forms for several programs and embedded them on each department’s
corresponding webpage
• Researched and implemented solutions for webpages with unique needs, such as sliders, accordions,
tabs, and calendars

Print - Reported directly to Graphic and Visual Communications Designer

• Designed marketing collateral for events including, but not limited to Invitations, posters and trifolds,
table cloth designs, and slideshow master pages
• Designed campus club logos for use on flyers and apparel

2016 | Marketing | SEO Intern

JT's Cycles LLC. Cobleskill, New York - jtscycleparts.com
• Researched SEO and created meta descriptions and keywords for website
• Planned and created memes for social media
• Researched motorcycle history for business blog

R E L AT E D E X P E R I E N C E

2017 - Present | Freelance Designer

Krazy Maze, Clifton Park, New York - thekrazymaze.com
• Illustrated sensory pads used for childrens’ activities during school hours
Richie F. Levine, New York - Understanding and Applying New York Correction Law Article 23-A
• Updated book cover design and page layout for 2019 paperback edition
I Give You PEACE Ministries, Troy, New York - igiveyoupeaceministries.org
• Designed website and marketing collateral including business cards, trifold brochure, and flyers
Bruno Tostes Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Latham New York - renzogracielatham.com
• Designed t-shirts to be sold for Make-A-Wish fundraising purposes at the 2nd and
3rd annual 24-hour Roll-A-Thon event

2016 -2017 | Logos (Club) Agency Director | Designer

SUNY Cobleskill Student-Run Design Agency

SUNY Cobleskill Library | Annual Student Research Showcase

• Created informational webpage on cobleskill.edu
• Submitted client study of “Creating Healthy Schools and Communities”

National Agri-Marketing Association, SUNY Cobleskill Chapter

• Designed logo, graphics, web homepage mockup, and soap label for NAMA 2017
• Designed Logo and art directed executive summary book design for NAMA 2016

New York State Department of Health | Creating Healthy Schools and Communities

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• Directed and participated in the design of 4 grocery store posters and 2 shelf tags

E Harcourts Fragrances, New York, New York - eharcourts.com

• Designed logo for lotion line sold through Beekman 1802, Sharon Springs, New York

Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services, Inc. Sharon Springs, New York - corbettindustrialcleaning.com
• Designed logo for use on hydrovac truck, t-shirts, website, and business cards

Ag Business Club
• Designed logo for shirts and posters

SUNY Cobleskill Alumni Relations | Thank-A-Thon

• Designed poster for donor appreciation card signing

SUNY Cobleskill Community Halloween Event

• Designed several pages of, and created layout for children’s activity coloring booklet

SUNY Cobleskill Business Careers Club

• Designed Event Poster

Art Direction
• Paramedic Symposium logo
• Hamilton Community Chest logo
• Archery Club logo
• Empire of Change fashion show poster

2007 - 2009,​​2011 - 2013,​​2015 - 2016 | Kennel​​

​​ Technician
VCA Shaker Veterinary Hospital, Latham, New York - vcahospitals.com/shaker
• Fed, bathed, and exercised dogs and cats
• Cleaned cages and boarding facility
• Provided guided tours
• Reviewed petcare instructions with clients

2013 - 2014 | Stewart’s​​Shops​​Partner

Stewart’s Shops, Clarksville, New York - stewartsshops.com
• Prepared hot and cold food
• Stocked shelves
• Cleaned floors, bathroom, and work areas
• Managed cash through customer service at a register

THANK YOU
for your consideration.
Please contact me with any questions.

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Dear Sara Crotty:

I am writing to apply to your Indeed.com listing of a Graphic Artist / Production
Assistant position at Gettysburg Flag Works in East Greenbush. I believe that my
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design as well as the customer service skills I gained
through freelancing and creating a client base at SUNY Cobleskill would make me
an asset to the company.
While completing my Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Technology, I became
proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop. Because I
completed work in both a PC household and SUNY Cobleskill’s Mac classrooms for
this degree, I have the ability to use both platforms. As SUNY Cobleskill’s Design
Intern and Assistant, I worked in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment
for 16 months, updating time-sensitive information on the university website and
designing print collateral for event invitees and alumni. Also, as a result of working
directly under SUNY Cobleskill’s graphic designer, I efficiently build, organize, and
archive files for production.
Due to the communicative nature of freelancing and working in a team, I have
excelled at multitasking and enjoy translating feedback from clients and senior staff
into finished designs. I embrace the importance of accepting creative direction
to complete projects in a satisfactory and timely manner. Pertaining to customer
service, I founded a student-run design agency at SUNY Cobleskill, for which I
functioned as point of contact in 2016. I communicated via email with clients,
detailing our initial in-person project consultations and managing correspondence
through to completion for accurate results and customer satisfaction.
I have a keen interest in learning about flag creation and mastering manufacturing
techniques. I would sincerely welcome the introduction to graphic artwork systems
beyond those I am familiar with for the opportunity it provides me in learning
everything I can about production and design. As proven by my completion of a
four-year program as well as my work experience in several fields, I love to learn new
things and I thrive within a team environment that allows me to challenge myself.
Thank you for your consideration and time.

Respectfully,

Sarah Dancer