Alise Nilsson
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email/ alise.nilsson@gmail.com
call/ 517.402.2349
EDUCATION
The College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI -BFA in Advertising Design, May 2010, GPA: 3.35 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI -Course work in Kinesiology program, 2005, GPA: 3.5
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer Haslett, MI I am currently managing a variety of projects including presentation design, logo design, in-store display design and production, video editing, and other various print and digital projects. 05/11-Present Playmakers Director of Media Okemos, MI Being the staff-of-one for the creative department of an award winning athletic store in Okemos, MI, I got my hands messy with a variety of projects including ad production, flier production, video creation, web site management, store signage, and more. 07/10 - 05/11 Driven Solutions Inc. Copywriting Intern Ferndale, MI I had the opportunity to assist this quaint rogue-agency in Ferndale with ideas for various tv and print campaigns for clients such as Wayne State University, Founders Beer, United Road, and more. 01/10-05/10 SYNC Program Ad. Design Mentor Detroit, MI I had the privilege of mentoring a diverse group of Detroit Community High School students through a 10 week course in advertising design. The students were able to take a project from initial brainstorming phases to production with my lead on a real-world project for Think Detroit PAL. 01/10-04/10 McCann Erickson Creative Intern Birmingham, MI Gained experience in a large-agency setting while assisting department with any creative needs, including presentation production, image searching, and brainstorming for clients such as Pure Michigan, GM, and XM radio. 07/09-12/09 College for Creative Studies Print Tech Detroit, MI On top of being a full-time student, I worked a part-time job at our on-campus print shop managing all student/ faculty small and large format printing. 01/07-05/10
CREATIVE SKILLS
I am a true creative at heart who can wear all types of hats. My creative skills include copywriting, typographic design, graphic design, presentation design, illustration, store-display, video and animation design. I show both efficiency and expertise with years of experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Lightroom, and the Microsoft Suite.
AWARDS&INVOLVEMENT
CCS Dean's List. 2010 FlicUp Viral Video Competition Award Winner. 2010 Crain's Detroit Young Talent Competition Finalist. 2010 Motorola Sponsored Project Studio Winner. Dec. 2009 Finalist for Campbell-Ewald Scholarship Competition. 2008 CCS Student Government Ad. Design Representative. 2008 Member of AAF, American Advertising Federation. 2007 CCS Student Show Selection. 2006-2010 Figure Study Instructor, Williamston H.S. 2006 CCS Portfolio Scholarship Recipient. 2006-2010 Commissioned Artist. 2006 MSU Cross Country and Track &Field D1 Athlete. 2005 Art Scholarship Alert Portfolio Award Winner. 2005 H.S. Track & Cross Country Team Captain. 2005 Track & Cross Country Team Member 1998-2005
ABOUT ME
Ive been an artist all my life, and its now my full time professional pursuit. I have solid work ethic, a great imagination, and excellent presentation skills. I am very hands on, a mix of crafty and clean, and I have an enthusiasm that I am told is contagious.
