Hello!
I’m Elke, a Graphic & Web Designer and Photographer. I was born and raised in a small town but lived and was educated in St. Paul, MN. My life experiences bring a combination of authentic business, consumer and creative insights which fuels my creative process to solve business needs and challenges.
Strengths
Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, XD
Photography, web design, WordPress, Squarespace, logo & band creation, creativity, organization
and ingenuity
Education
Communication Art & Design, AAS
Alexandria Technical & Community College, 2020
Courses: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Communication Design, Interactive Design and Illustration Techniques
Dean’s List Recipient, 3.90 GPA
Secondary Social Studies License
Hamline University, 2009
Community Health & Sociology, BA
Hamline University, 2006
Experience
Alexandria Area Technical & Community College • 2019
ATCC Foundation Gala Designer
Created the new brand “Believers and Achievers Gala” to help raise scholarship dollars for students. Created all of the posters, invites and RSVP cards for the event.
Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool • 2016-Current
Harvest Gala Scholarship Fundraiser Designer and Planner
Created and designed the branding for the Harvest Gala. Event planning included designing posters and a social media campaign.
Coordinated with Carlos Creek Winery, organized the catering, music/entertainment and silent auction.
Ripple Foundation Gala • 2019
Event Brand Designer
Designed and created the brand for the Ripple Foundation Gala including branded invitations, RSVP and meal selection cards.
Erie Institute of Technology • Erie, PA • 2013-2014
Faculty & Director of Curriculum Development
Trade school providing training programs for computer, electronics, technology and manufacturing careers
Developed curriculum for communication courses
Implemented a blended classroom that focused on project-based active learning
Conducted correspondence with Cengage Learning to improve the quality and relevancy of learning materials
Served as the first point of contact for both faculty of EIT and staff at Cengage Learning
Erie City Public Schools • Erie, PA • 2009-2013
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Large city school district serving a very diverse student population.
Glenwood Park YMCA • Erie, PA • 2009-2013
Teen Coordinator
Provided programs that nurture the potential of kids, improve the health of their community and support and giving back to their neighbors.
Coordinated programing and field trips for a diverse group of youth on a before and after school basis and throughout the summer.