i am currently residing in kennett square, pa and working as a graphic designer for dansko inc. i am always up for some side freelance work.
ABOUT MARK RUTT
Since a young age I have always been intrigued by art & design. I’ve developed a fascination with advertising, culture, and the media, and how it is affected by trends in design and style. As long as I can remember I’ve wanted to create unique and innovative designs that transcend the fine-art realm and enter into the everyday world. The ability to affect and influence potential thousands of people is one that continues to make me strive for perfection. My influences include artists and styles spanning many mediums, including Ansel Adams, Chuck Close, Minimalism, Bernini, Paul Rand, and Edward Weston. My artistic background is ever changing and evolving. From an early desire towards fine-art photography, to graphic and interactive design, with a dream to one day succeed as a furniture and home décor designer, I feel my abilities and skills are all encompassing. Feel free to approach me about any project, however unique and small, or large and ordinary it may be. I ensure you I will put my own special creative touch on whatever you throw at me.
In December of 2006, I graduated with honors from Millersville University with a Bachelor's degree in Art with a concentration on Graphic Design. While there I trained in all aspects of art from drawing to 3-D, multiple classes in film photography, to a wide array of computer design classes. I feel that it is very important to have a broad range of talents and abilities in this industry to enable myself to accomplish any task to the utmost. While finishing up at Millersville, I gained real world experience working for Quarryville photographer John Haneman. At the same time, I began an internship at Kedash Design in Kennett Square. This wonderful opportunity has turned into a full-time job, and has given me a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as the opportunity to work on some amazing projects with great clients. In October of 2008, I took position within the Marketing Department of Dansko Inc. as a graphic designer.
I hope to continue on with my photography in the upcoming months, something I haven't had quite enough time or lately. Take a look at some of my work and let me know what you think. You can see my photography at www.markrutt.com.
RESUME
:: OBJECTIVE ::
To establish a market within the design and photography industry through quality, timely projects and ongoing creative and cutting-edge ideas.
:: EDUCATION ::
Millersville University :: Millersville, PA
• Bachelor's Degree - Art / Graphic Design
• 3.65 GPA (Cum Laude)
:: SKILLS ::
• Graphic Design / Layouts
• Logo / Identity Packages
• Illustration (Traditional / Digital)
• Poster / Flyer Design
• Web Design
• Photography (Traditional / Digital)
• Photo editing / production work
• Advertising
• Interactive Design / Flash animation
:: SOFTWARE ::
• Adobe Premiere Suite CS3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver)
• Mac OSX & Windows XP
• Microsoft Office
• Apple iLife & iWork
:: RELATED COURSES::
• Design 1 & 2
• Drawing 1 & 2
• Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Computer Art
• Visual Communications
• Computers in Design & Interactive Design
• Typography & Advanced Typography
• Fine Art Photography 1, 2, 3 & 4
• 20th Century Art History
• History & Aesthetics of Photography
:: ART & DESIGN EXPERIENCE ::
Dansko Inc. :: (West Grove, PA)
Graphic Designer, Marketing Department (October 2008 - Current)
• Develop marketing materials and collateral for the current and future product lines.
• Create advertising, packaging, and promotional materials
• Communication with Printers
Kedash Design :: (Kennett Square, PA)
Graphic Designer (August 2006 - October 2008)
• Conceptualize and develop graphic works for clients; Magazines, Brochures, Pamphlets, Logos, Signs, Annual Reports, etc.
• Communication with Printers
• Assist / Art Direct photoshoots
Haneman Studio Photography :: Internship (Quarryville, PA)
Photographer's Assistant (August 2006 - December 2006)
• Color correcting images
• Arranging / Sending files to Print Lab
• Creating albums and custom portraits
• Studio photography
• Athletic event photography
Weber Advertising / Penn Manor Football Boosters :: Internship (Lancaster, PA)
Graphic Design Internship (August 2006- September 2006)
• Worked directly with client to develop 72 page Athletic Program from conceptualization, design, problem solving, development, and revisions until successful completion of the piece
• Layout and Advertisement Design
• Logo / Identity Design
Millersville University :: Internship (Millersville, PA)
Photographer's Assistant (August 2005 - December 2005)
• Catalog digital photograph's
• Photo-editing
• Location / Event photography