RESUME
C/V
CHASE
ANDERTON
SUMMARY
Diversified background in
photography, print design
and social media campaign
management; award-winning
graphic design for outstanding
use of color, layout and online
graphic design.
Bringing innovative solutions
to graphic challenges focusing
on multi-platform campaigns.
Expert in Social Media usage
and post deployment to maximize
views and post performance.
Analytical graphical depth to
align with operational goals and
strategic action goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Graphic Workflow
Project Development
Photo Print Preparation
Pre-Press Typesetting & Layout
Acrobat Preflight
Mac or PC Work Environment
Ad Campaign Management
Adobe Creative Suite Expert
Plate Printing Knowledge
Team Building & Training
Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (BS),
Computer Graphic Design
2004 – 2008
ACTIVITIES AND SOCIETIES:
Student Senate Association
President; August 2007 – May
2008, Resident Assistant; August
2005 – May 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
PRINTSOURCE & THE EQUALIZER
AUGUST 2010 – PRESENT (6 YEARS 5 MONTHS)
Completed tasks for customers in a wide range of print needs; including: logo design,
photography, business card design, letter head design, envelope and corporate identity
design. Excelling in effective 4-color advertisements for print. Worked in 1, 2 and 4-color raster
and vector design. Experienced in managing project from concept through completion in
a high stress and deadline-driven environment. Constant research and integration of new
industry trends and techniques
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Spearheaded the design and layout of the Vermillion Chamber’s Visitor Guide.
64-page magazine layout that includes 80 local advertisers that I also design.
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Developed layout and design of Equalizer Newspaper and design of
EqualizerXtra shopper newspaper.
Produced publication of over 300 issues, with a weekly distribution of nearly 10,000.
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Developed multiple social media campaigns, including: Vermillion Discover, Vermillion
Rummage Daze and the highly successful Enrich Your Life Women’s Expo and RedEye Sports.
RedEye Sports posts average a 300 view rate on social media. Attendance at Enrich Your Life
Women’s Expo was over 300 area women and hosted over 40 vendors.
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Established quality design and customer support to the Vermillion community by fostering
relationships with businesses.
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Effectively served as designer for the Midwest Free Community Papers Trade Association,
creating association flyers, logos and email and website graphics.
MFCP serves 120 publishers in the midwest, with a combined circulation over 2.5 million.
Graphic Designer
MADISON DAILY LEADER
MAY 2006 – SEPTEMBER 2009 (3 YEARS 5 MONTHS)
Worked within a small group, in a fast paced daily newspaper environment. Daily use of
commercial print, ROP and online graphic standards. Managed grayscale, RGB, Pantone spot
and CMYK color separations. Created logos, advertisements and print designs for customers.
Studio Specialist
TAYLOR-MOTENSEN STUDIOS
DECEMBER 2002 – MARCH 2005 (2 YEARS 4 MONTHS)
Handling photo prints, managing orders, printing and cutting photos. Advanced Photoshop
retouching, color correction and print design. Photographed weddings, families, children and
senior sessions.
CONTACT
[email protected]
605-212-2722
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Lifelong South Dakota Resident
Homeowner in Vermillion
Volunteer with Vermillion Chamber, Vermillion NEXT and Thursday on the Platz in Vermillion.
[email protected] • 605.212.2722