EDUCATION

HONORS & AWARDS

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA

May 2015

Dual BFA

Graphic Design
Digital Media

Academic Honors

Chancellor's List: 3.8 - 4.0 GPA

4 Semesters

Dean's List: 3.2 - 3.8 GPA

4 Semesters

Italian Explorations
Painting Exhbition

Gallery 244 Star Store

October 2013

BFA Senior Show

New Bedford Art Gallery

April 2015

Senior Design Show

CVPA Building, UMass D

May 2015

TOOLKIT

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Software

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Maya, iMovie, Wacom Tablet, Final Cut Pro X

Languages

HTML + CSS, Javascript, jQuery, jQuery UI

Career Aspirations

Web Design, Iconography, Typography, Infographics, Packaging Design, Educational Interactive Games, Animation

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Booklet Designer // Youth Enrichment Program

R. K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School, Florence, MA

Design the registration booklet for fall, winter, and spring sessions

Utilize InDesign to create the registration booklet for the client

Increased overall attendance of program with new booklet design

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Design Intern // Linchpin Agency

Pawtucket, RI

Assisted coworkers on design assignments for agency clients

Designed layouts for presentations

Designed information layouts and icons for Wordpress plugins

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Designer // Art History Club

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA

Met the needs of the client by designing posters for events

Utilized InDesign to create an effective product for the client

Utilized time effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines

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Digital Media Assistant // Digital Media Center

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Library, North Dartmouth, MA

Communicated politely and curtiously with students and faculty

Answered questions students have about the programs available

Assisted students when help is requested

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Content Management Intern // Hasbro Content Services

Hasbro Inc, East Providence, RI

Designed guide manuals for knowlege transfer of future employees

Designed playlist thumbnails for company’s internal website

Kept Hasbro Content Services Portal up to date with intellectual property

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Intern // Athletic Department

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA

Designed recruitment media guide for 2013-2014 Hockey Team

Met deadlines for data input of game day roster programs

Obtained photographs from Photographics department used for posters

CONTACT

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amandatosswilldesigns.com
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413-559-7555
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111 Woods Rd,
Florence, MA 01062