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BRIER AVIL

contact infowww.brieravil.com

brier.avil@gmail.com

(703) 577 0774

objectiveTo work as a visual designer who creates work

that is beautiful and creative in its form, but

meaningful and practical in its application.

skillsKnowledgeable about all design mediums:from print and the pre-press process, topackaging, web, and motion-based design.

Experience with designing for a brand;able to create designs that are both artisticand marketable, while also maintainingthe companys visual aesthetics.

Digital photography: skilled in photographiccomposition, design, and retouching,

Right-brained and creative with designwork, but left-brained with organizationand attention to detail.

Manages time well, and enjoys balancingmultiple responsibilities.

Strong research skills in analyzing trends andbrainstorming ideas in response to research.

Able to take direction from others, criticismconstructively, and enjoys working with others.

computer skillsThe Adobe Creative Suite, CS5

PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignFlashDreamweaver

After Effects

BridgeAcrobat

Microsoft Office

Mac OS X & Windows OS X

education

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | S C H O O L O F D E S I G N

B.F.A. in Communication Design & Minor in Business Administration

current gpa: 3.53

P I T T S B U R G H , P A | A U G U S T 2 0 0 8 - M A Y 2 0 1 2 ( E X P E C T E D )

professional experience

FRESH PRINTS | F R E E L A N C E A R T I S T

Create vector-based designs for a graphics apparel company based in New York. Experience

with creating a variety of designs for a client, often with little artistic direction given, while

meeting tight deadlines, and balancing multiple projects.

P I T T S B U R G H , P A | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 - P R E S E N T

AERIE BY AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS | W E B D E S I G N I N T E R N

Worked in the web design department at AEO Corporate Headquarters, designing Aerie.comweb layouts (home and landing pages), marketing e-mails, and section images for product

pages. Participated in creative marketing meetings, presented at art reviews, and attended

photography shoots. Learned to design on a tight schedule and within a set of team developed

parameters to meet the design goals of the larger enterprise.

P I T T S B U R G H , P A | M A Y 2 0 1 1 - A U G U S T 2 0 1 1

HEALTH INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION | G R A P H I C D E S I G N I N T E R N

Designed page layouts, charts, presentation covers, web graphics, advertisements and various

other visual presentations for the marketing department of a non-profit trade association.

Learned to relate my personal design aesthetics to unfamiliar areas.

A L E X A N D R I A , V A | J U N E 2 0 1 0 - A U G U S T 2 0 1 0

NORDSTROM | S A L E S A S S O C I A T EMet the companys sales and commission expectations on a store-wide, regional, and national

level. Developed teamwork and customer service skills, and gained experience with retail

marketing and visual merchandising.

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leadership experience

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA | M E M B E R S H I P & R E C R U I T M E N T C H A I R MA N

Elected by fraternity members, for two consecutive years, to be in charge of the chapters

recruitment process. Experience with meeting deadlines, planning events, and working

with others.

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DARTE MAGAZINE | C O F O U N D E R , L A Y O U T D E S I G N E R , A N D W R I T E R

Cofounded Carnegie Mellons first fashion and culture on-line magazine. Responsible for

gathering article content through research and interviews, writing and designing graphics

for both the magazine and the weekly online blog. Also responsible for assisting layout and

advertisement design, and marketing the magazine.

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