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.

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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.