Sarah Lichtenwald
Graphic Design & Photography
Tools
Born and raised in the artsy, creative, near-east side of Madison, WI, Sarah Lichtenwald (née Meddaugh) has had a knack for various arts for as long as she can remember. She excels in many things creative, from the performing arts of theater, music, and even a little dance, to the visual arts of painting, photography, and graphic design. Sarah owes a good portion of her success and talent to the guidance and encouragement of her parents - both artists and teachers themselves, as well as to her husband, for the love, patience, and daily reminders that her talents have been a gift and a blessing without measure.
Web, Digital & Print Marketing, Cherokee Garden
March, 2014 - Present
Website design and administration, social media management, layout/copy designer for monthly newsletter, office management and administration.
Graphic Designer, Charis Classical Academy
March, 2015 - July, 2015
Created new crest/logo, revamped existing school brochure.
Volunteer Designer, Redeemer City Church
May, 2014 - Present
Building feature/rotating content for current website as well as templates and print products (bulletins, study guides).
Associate Marketing Specialist, X-ES Inc.
May, 2014 - December, 2014.
Hired as a FT co-op at Extreme Engineering Solutions to assist the Marketing team with updating product datasheets and current web-product content. Adittionally working on building layouts, photos, and graphic elements for a new website, as well as developing web advertisements and video content.
Graphic Design Contractor, Mercury Marine
June - December, 2013
Hired on as a temp graphic design contractor to assist with aesthetic design creation, new logo and re-branding projects, creation of maintenance and safety decals, design and printing of cling decals, and layout of technical and placement drawings.
Volunteer Designer, Hands of Hope Fundraiser
June, 2013
Designed logo, poster, and business card for a fundraising event to send aid to Moore, OK.
Volunteer Designer, Moraine Park Technical College
In Collaboration with the Solutions Center of Fond du Lac
May, 2013
Worked with Moraine Park Culinary Arts students and administrators at the Solutions Center to develop and design a healthy and low-budget weekly meal planner and informative brochure as an option for the families at the center.
Graphic Designer, Moraine Park Technical College
April - May, 2013
Selected to be the student designer of the new logo for Culinary Creations, working with students from the Business Management, Marketing, and Culinary Arts programs at Moraine Park Technical College. Also worked with Business Management and Marketing students on a variety of event and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer, OfficeTIPS
October - December, 2012
Worked extensively with client to create logo, branding options, & final identity package for a Fond du Lac start-up company.
Volunteer Designer, Edgewood Community Church
November, 2012 - May, 2014
Completed numerous design projects including new logo, bulletin, business cards, event promos, and ministry advertisements.
Stock Photographer, Shutterstock
October, 2011 - 2016
Working in both portrait and artistic photography. Images available for purchase at www.shutterstock.com.
Skills
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE INDESIGN
Associate's in Graphic Communications
Moraine Park Technical College
2012 - 2014
Relevant coursework in introductory and advanced Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and print processes. Other coursework in marketing, advertising, communications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
BA in Theater Arts, Minor in History
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
2005 - 2010
Relevant coursework in communications, costume and makeup design, color theory, drawing, painting, and photography. Other coursework in professional and technical writing, marketing, advertising, and business administration.
RESUME
Personal
Statement
Freelance
Education
References
References available upon request.
Design
Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
2012 - present
Sarah began her freelance design career over a year ago in Fond du Lac, WI, by volunteering her time and talents to Edgewood Community Church as its in-house designer. Since then, she has designed a variety of logo and branding packages for local, up-and-coming businesses, as well as produced design and print layouts for area events, fundraisers, and nonprofit groups.
Freelance Photographer
2010 - present
In addition to working in graphic design, Sarah also loves to get behind the lens and freelance as a portrait and event photographer. Starting in 2010, Sarah has had the opportunity to capture magical moments during weddings and annual family sessions, as well as senior portraits and local events.
MAC AND WINDOWS
CANON AND NIKON
WIX