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angela
k ringquist
612.508.9131
8751 Knollwood Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
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St. Olaf College, Northfield,
MN
Bachelor of Arts degree completed May 2008, Cum Laude
Major: Studio Art |
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computer
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Mac/PC Platforms (Mac
OS X, Windows XP). Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fireworks), Microsoft
Office. Hardware experience includes scanning, cameras, and large
format printing. |
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| employment |
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Freelance Graphic Artist,
Additional Media
Minneapolis, MN | September 2008 – Present |
Digitally
enhance and prepare professional photographs for use in calendars,
catalogs, and various other promotional materials. Designed new
business website.
Graphic Designer/Multimedia Consultant, Multimedia Development Center
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN | September 2005 – May 2008 |
Provided
graphic design and multimedia services for internal communications
and marketing across campus including custom designs for event posters,
logos, pamphlets, presentations, and CDs.
Sales Associate, Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN | June 2005 – January 2008 |
Designed
and set up merchandise displays throughout the store (housewares,
clothing, jewelry, and camping), created signs and posters for sales
events, and assisted customers with questions and purchases.
Wedding Photographer - Freelance
Lutsen, MN | September 2007 |
Full service
wedding photography from pre-wedding setup to reception. Photojournalistic
style as well as portraiture. Learned to capture the moments.
Barista/Server - Bon Appetit
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN | September 2004 – May 2005 |
Prepared
fresh smoothies and coffee drinks, fulfilled customer orders, uphead
sanitary standards, and tallied daily sales revenue. Learned how
to have a positive attitude when dealing with difficult customers.
Portrait Artist - Freelance
Grand Marais, MN | January 2004 – August 2005 |
| Advertised
and received several commissions to draw portraits with ebony pencil
in a photo realistic style. Discussed working process and timeline
with clients to guarantee satisfaction. |
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contests &
exhibitions |
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Digital People Greeting
Card Contest
Bloomington, MN | November 2008 |
Submitted a greeting
card design that incorporated the Digital People logo and followed
the contest regulations and instructions. Design was chosen as the
winner, printed, and mailed to agencies associated with Digital
People across the U.S.
EXPECTATIONS
South Gallery, Dittmann, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN | May 2008 |
Used electrical and
aluminum wire to build five life size figures climbing up a 30 foot
gallery wall. This installation was meant to communicate and explore
the complex world of expectations that society places on us.
North Country Blues
South Gallery, Dittmann, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN | January
2007 |
Created a large format
photomontage to describe the emotions involved in Bob Dylan’s
song “North Country Blues.” Constructed a dress out of
cardboard, paint, charcoal, and magazines in addition to three smaller
photographs that enhanced the idea of change in a small town.
Open Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery, Grand Marais, MN | 2004 |
Exhibited a photograph
called “Lone
Duck” alongside other local North Shore
artists.
Spirit of the Northland Contest
Superior, WI | 2003, 2004 |
| Submitted artwork in
a contest that represented the “spirit of the northland.” Awarded
third place in 2003 and first place in 2004. Awards were presented
by the Mayor of Superior, WI. Artwork was shown in local newspapers. |
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permanent
collections |
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Grand Marais Historical
Fish Museum
Grand Marais, MN | 2003 - Present |
Worked with fellow student
artist to create two commissioned plaster figures (life size) to
display antique fishing clothing and tools.
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
Tofte, MN | 2004 - Present |
| Painted a local fisherman
cleaning a fish for the Commercial Fishing themed contest. Artwork
became a permanent piece in the museum. |
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| references |
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Available upon request. |
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| angela
k ringquist | 612.508.9131
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