Nik Ehm's
Design Portfolio

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Nikolaus Ehm
www.nikehm.com
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Summary A graphic designer competent in traditional and digital techniques, with experience applying these techniques to static documents, dynamic digital animation, and interactive applications.
Education Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
  • Major: Computer Graphic Design with emphases in Animation and Print Design with a 3.77/4.0 GPA
  • Minor: Visual Arts
Related course work: 2-D design, drawing, painting, computer art, storyboarding, 2-D animation, 3-D modeling, 3-D animation, programming concepts, digital still imagining, survey of graphic design, project management, senior portfolio.		 Graduated:
May 2007

First Enrolled:
January 2004
Abilities

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in the following programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Autodesk Maya.
  • Experience in creating professional and artistic works using the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Trained in numerous traditional artistic mediums, including graphite, watercolors, acrylic and oil paints.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Word.
  • Basic experience with Mac OS X and Microsoft Excel.
  • Competent in JavaScript, Flash ActionScript, and XHTML/CSS.

Relevant Work

  • Designed, edited, assembled, and maintained the majority of the Ashford Library’s instructional materials for students and faculty, both in print and electronic mediums, while creating a common style guide for all library documents in conjunction with the Library Director.
  • Dealt with inventory management and multi-tasking skills while working in traditional library functions as a library worker at Ashford.
  • Acted as layout editor and staff writer for The Clarion, the student newspaper at Ashford University (2007).
  • Secured campus buildings and dealt with incidents among students as a campus safety officer at Ashford.

Leadership and Academic Achievements

  • Named to the Dean’s List for six out of seven semesters while attending Ashford University.
  • Member of the Ashford University Junior-Senior Honor Society (September 2005-Present; Vice President: 2006).
  • Served as an officer for the Ashford University Fine Arts Club (Secretary: 2005-2006; President: 2006).
  • Served as Vice President of Policies for the Ashford University Student Government Association (2005–2006).
ExperienceSales Floor Team Member, Target, Clinton, IA (February 2008 – Current).
Library Worker, Ashford University Library, Clinton, IA (May 2004 – May 2007).
Campus Safety Officer, Ashford University, Clinton, IA (January 2004 – May 2004).
References available upon request.