Kris Heding
Minneapolis, MN
kris.heding@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative individual with several years of graphic and web design experience as well as the ability to produce quality work under tight schedules and deadlines. Attributes include excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills. Works well independently as well as in team environments and is highly motivated and detail-oriented.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Graphic & Web Design Skills

- Designed business cards, flyers, magazine covers, CD and album artwork, web banners and logos.
- Designed and prepared graphics for print for the musical group, Franz Ferdinand.
- Communicated with customers and clients to develop ideas for designs, working under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Experienced with several graphic design programs.
- Designed and maintained several web sites from 1997 to the present.
- Proficient in HTML and HTML-editing software.

Artistic Skills

- Painting featured in Rolling Stone Magazine (Germany).
- Illustrated the cover for a children's book.
- Awarded twice for "Artistic Excellence."
- Participated in several art shows.
- Experienced in fine art mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture and photography.

Administrative Support & Clerical Skills

- Completed daily tasks such as invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, maintaining several phone lines and data entry.
- Communicated well with co-workers, management, customers and clients through verbal and written communication.
- Utilized time management and organizational skills on a daily basis.

Computer Skills

- Adobe Photoshop vCS3, CS2, 6.0
- Adobe Illustrator vCS3, CS2, 9.0
- Adobe InDesign vCS2
- Adobe ImageReady vCS2, 3.0
- Adobe GoLive vCS2
- Adobe PageMill v3.0
- Corel Paint Shop Pro v8.0, 6.0
- Microsoft Office 97, 2003, 2007
- Windows v3.1, 95, 2000, ME, XP, Vista
- Mac OS
- HTML
- FTP
- Quickbooks Pro
- Peachtree Accounting v2003, 2005

RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Office Manager
Paquette Maintenance
2007

Graphic Designer/Photographer
The Official Franz Ferdinand Fan Club
2005-Present

Administrative Assistant
Eaglemaster, Inc.
2004-2006

Administrative Assistant
Kirby A. Kennedy & Associates
2002-2003

EDUCATION

Associate of Science Degree, Graphic Design (Currently Enrolled)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division - Pittsburgh, PA

Diploma, General/Art
Thomas Jefferson Senior High School - Bloomington, MN