*** Willing to relocate ***

  Seeking to launch my career as a Junior Graphic Designer at a leading design firm.

  Stellar written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to grow relationships with colleagues.

  Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Illustrator.

  Strong understanding of Bridge as well as Silk Screen Printing.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design, McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA; earned May 2017

  Screen Printing Course: learned how to coat screens with photo emulsion, transfer images onto the screen, pull images through the screen and clean the screens: https://alexpate22.wixsite.com/alexpategd/log-theatre

Activities:

  Co-Designer, 2016 and 2017 Yearbook

  Graphic Designer, The Log (student magazine), June 2016-May 2017; 18 hours per week

Museum Intern, Imperial Calcasieu Museum Lake Charles, LA Jan. 2017-May 2017

  Support the Manager with research and special projects as needed, and also assist with a variety of events.

  Help to plan and organize exhibition openings, author book signings, vendor craft fairs and marketing events that in the community.

  Educate visitors about the museum s facilities, collections, exhibitions and educational programs, including assisting with merchandising in the gift shop.

Graphic Design Intern, McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA June 2016-Nov. 2016

  Learned a tremendous amount about 18 hours per week under Graphic Designer, Anne Cobb.

  Gained first-hand experience with working on tight deadline, laying out pages and more. 

  Completed designs for The Log, the student magazine: https://alexpate22.wixsite.com/alexpategd/log and other miscellaneous work in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

  Played an integral role helping to design the student calendar and posters for the McNeese Jazz Band: https://alexpate22.wixsite.com/alexpategd/internship?lightbox=dataItem-j29myeor

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am looking to relocate to your city, so with this letter, I wish to express my sincere interest in your joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE).

As my accompanying resume indicates, I am a young Graphic Designer with stellar written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to grow relationships with colleagues. I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Illustrator, and also have a strong understanding of Bridge as well as Silk Screen Printing. My additional unique qualifications include:

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design; earned May 2017.

  Screen Printing Course: learned how to coat screens with photo emulsion, transfer images onto the screen, pull images through the screen and clean the screens.

  Co-Designer, 2016 and 2017 McNeese State School Yearbook.

  Learned a tremendous amount about 18 hours per week under Graphic Designer, Anne Cobb.

  Gained first-hand experience with working on tight deadline, laying out pages and more. 

  Completed designs for The Log, the McNeese State student magazine and other miscellaneous work in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

  Played an integral role helping to design the student calendar and posters for the McNeese Jazz Band.

Many of the above mentioned works can be found on my website: https://alexpate22.wixsite.com/alexpategd

I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you and share more about how I would be a valuable asset to your team. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

Portfolio: https://alexpate22.wixsite.com/alexpategd