LINDSEY RYDALCH
208-881-2793
lindseyrydalch.wix.com/neonpink
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Over eight years experience in visual, verbal, and written communication.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an exceptional team player.
Committed to producing high-quality material in various forms of media.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer
NeonPink | March 2007 - Present
Specializes in creative strategy and branding for clients in business, construction, and entertainment. Projects include logo design, print design, photography, website development, and social media.
After School Program Specialist
South Fork Elementary | September 2013-May 2015
Communication Specialist | Designed flyers and invitations for program events. Met deadlines with the After School Program Coordinator for class syllabi and supply lists. Wrote correspondence to students and parents. Filed accident reports.
Administrative Specialist | Managed a team of 10 instructors and 70-90 students of varying developmental stages. Ensured classes began on schedule with all instructors and students present. Attended regional training meetings.
Instructor | Designed and implemented curriculum for grades K-4. Managed daily classes of 10-30 students on a rotating schedule. Collaborated with instructors for seamless classroom management. Assessed the needs of individual students and ensured supplies were available.
Creative Intern
SMART/McCann Brisbane | June 2013-August 2013
Designer | Worked from creative briefs under supervision of creative director. Designed logos, business cards, print ads, menus, websites, and social media schedules. Designed mood boards to assist creative team during campaign presentations. Presented creative strategies to clients.
Art Finisher | Recreated past designs under rebranding specifications. Edited copy on print advertisements and proofed artwork for art director and lead designer.
Researcher | Assisted with image sourcing and maintained files on company server per client specifications. Set up social media accounts for clients and built content for
Dole Australia’s Facebook page. Attended brand workshops on improving creative strategies and addressing client concerns.
Account Manager/Art Director
Bond University | September 2012-August 2013
Managed several teams of postgraduate students during campaigns focused on rebranding and creative strategy for Australian brands, including Radox, Panelform, and Love Lara. Successfully restructured Love Lara’s online presence by applying social media strategies and functional website design. Introduced Visualand, a highly-commended interactive event showcasing the talents of Bond advertising students.
SKILLS
Creative strategy
Visual design
Art direction
Branding
Copywriting
Print media editing
Video editing
Media research
Project management
Campaign presentations
Social media
Wordpress
Microsoft Office
Basic HTML
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
EDUCATION
Master of Communication Advertising
Bond University
Gold Coast, Australia
Bachelor of Science
Communication
Advertising
BYU-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho
AWARDS
Dean’s List
of Academic Excellence
Vice Chancellor’s List
of Academic Excellence
First in Class:
Communication Research Seminar
Visual Forms in the Creative Industry Advertising for Graduates
Creative Strategies in Advertising
2010 - present
2010 - present