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As graphic design student with a passion for Layout, UX/UI design, and Illustration it is always important to think of goals and plan ahead.

I look at graphic design as communication, meaning that the work has to have a vibe to connect to the viewer or perceiver. I make a black and white drawing and then add color digitally, bringing in a contemporary pattern to the composition to create a vibrance.
          -John Van Hamersveld

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Sarah Kouch

Sarah Kouch
Layout Connoisseur • Developing UX Designer • Avid Pen Tool Enthusiast
I am a hard worker, creative, and always up for a challenge!

My Objective

Energetic and self-motivated graphic designer seeking a position to use creative skills to communicate products and services to customers using good time management, creative flair, and attention to detail.

Short-Term:

To obtain an internship in a creative, but structured environment. Achieving this will challenge and grow my graphic design skills and allow me to make connections with other designers.

Long-Term:

To be hired as Graphic Designer at a corporation that helps discover creative ways to broaden their branding. I would like to work with branding and layouts to help them market to their new expanded audience, and create a whole new perception for their company.

Background

Education

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” – B. B. King

In-progress

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Leadership
  • Associate in Science Degree of Graphic and Interactive Design with Specializations in:
    • Graphic Design areas of layout designers, graphic artists and computer graphic designers
    • Interactive Design areas of entry-level interactive graphics and Web page design

Completed

  • Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
  • South Lake High School Diploma

Certifications

“I don't think you need a certificate to truly legitimize you or authenticate you as a designer. I think real innovation and creativity can come from everywhere” – Mark Parker

  • ➤Technical Certificate in Graphic Design Support from Valencia College - 2019
  • ➤Technical Certificate in Graphic Design Production from Valencia College - 2020
  • ➤Technical Certificate in Graphic Interactive Design Support - 2020
  • ➤Technical Certificate in Graphic Interactive Design Production - 2020
  • ➤Adobe Certified Associate in Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign - 2015
  • ➤Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop - 2016
  • ➤Adobe Certified Associate in Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator - 2017

Experience

“Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him” – Aldous Huxley

  • Oct 2020 – Present  Swim Instructor
    • South Lake Aquatic Club: Oct ’20 – Present
      National Training Center & South Lake Hospital: June ’18 – Oct ‘20
    • Balanced fun and productive lessons while continuously helping swimmers grow in technique and understanding. Simultaneously taught 4 swimmers of various ages: how to swim and evaluated level promotions.
  • Oct 2019 – Present  National Training Center and Orlando Health Lifeguard
    • Supervised and organized the activities of swimmers, enforced pool policies and procedures, performed proficient customer service, and ensured swimmer safety through vigilant surveillance.
  • Sep 2019 – March 2020  i4k Sports Photography
    • Central Florida youth sport photography specialists who pride themselves on taking quality photos for children in sports. Tasks included: Positioning children and interacting with kids while taking photos.
  • May 2016 – Aug 2018  McDonald’s Crew Member
    • Practiced good customer service every shift through completing orders efficiently and effectively with little to no mistakes. Worked the drive-through and front counter taking, preparing, and giving out orders, ran cash register and collected money for orders with no drawer shortages, stocked areas, and cleaned dishes.

Qualities

Accomplishments

“Every individual has within their abilities the capability of accomplishing extraordinary things. They just have to learn how to do it” - Brian Tracy

  • Throughout High School & College:
  • ➤Consistently made the Presidents & Deans’ List at Valencia College
  • ➤Obtained Lifeguard Certification and Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate
  • ➤Earned a Varsity Letter all four years of High School in Swimming
  • ➤Consistently practiced and competed in meets with the National Training Center Club Swim Team all four years of High School

Volunteer Experience & Leadership

“Satisfaction in life doesn't jump on you, you work for it, you earn it. You will not sit in a place, fold your hands and expect to be satisfied with life” – Jaachynma N. E. Agu

  • November 2020 – August 2021   The Gathering Encouragement Leader
    • ➤A Young Adults Group: Managing a team of people doing birthday celebrations, photography for social media, and weekly videos for encouragement.
  • Febuary 2021 – October 2021   The Gathering Social Media Leader
    • ➤A Young Adults Group: Creating graphics, posting, and cataloging designs for The Gathering.
  • Sep 2019 – Sep 2020  Real Life Photography Leader
    • ➤Real Life Photography Leader: Ministry that takes photos of church life, attendees, and events at Real Life Christian Church
  • August 2020 – Present   The Gathering Young Adults Group Member & Leader
    • ➤The Gathering Young Adults Group Member & Leader: Growing and Leading through a group at Church that helps to gain leadership qualities and community connections.
  • Feb 2017 – August 2020   Real Life Young Adults Group
    • ➤Attending Young Adults Group at Church gaining community connections.

Skills

“Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft” – Will Smith

Active listening

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Leadership

Management skills

Organized

Creative

  • Worked with the Microsoft Products On Daily Basis:

    • ➤Word
    • ➤PowerPoint
    • ➤Excel
    • ➤Publisher
  • ➤Some Experience in HTML & CSS
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