KRISTINA CRITCHLOW
84 Forsyth Street #3R, New York, NY 10002
kcritchlow@kristonica.com • 203.219.5138
EDUCATION
The School of Visual Arts, New York, NY 2007–present
MFA: Designer as Entrepreneur
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 1999–2003
BA: Industrial Design, 3.8 with University Honors
EXPERIENCE
Kristonica Design, LLC. Freelance. December 05–present.
Barbara Cleary’s Realty Guild:
Created brochures, and promotional movies
HDIA:
Developed brand identity and company Web site
UBS Investment Bank:
Designed a reference guide for software application
Course Six Consulting:
Created graphics and icons for a software application
Go Vertical Indoor Rock Climbing:
Developed sales kit and business cards
The Melting Pot Restaurant:
Designed an illustrated poster and postcard
Communications & Design Associate. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. June 05–August 07.
Collaborated with all departments to create communications
Ensured all communications adhered to the corporate identity
Responsible for Web site mantinance, content, and restructure
Created and distributed Web-newsletter received by 5,000
Developed graphic identity and created marketing materials
Generated invitations and brochures for openings and programs
Produced all wall text, wall labels, contextual materials, and vinyl
Executed advertisements for Art News, Art in America, Art Form
Designed brochures to be produced economically and efficiently
Photoshop and Collage Teacher. Stamford Adult Education.
September 05–December 06.
Implemented weekly lesson plans for Photoshop course
Provided individualized attention and after class help
Demonstrated techniques and materials used in collage
Lectured class on techniques, styles, and history
Presented feedback on student technique and craftsmanship
Facilitated group critiques of collage work at the end of class
Communications Associate. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
May 04–June 05.
Collaborated with Public Relations/Education for communication
Wrote press releases for exhibitions and all public programs
Coordinated and produced all materials and kits for the docents
Maintained media record and archived press clippings
Organized group visits and assisted in organizing all press events
Completed media requests and inquires from publications
SKILLS
Computer: AfterEffects, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Fireworks, QuarkXPress, HTML, Keynote, Acrobat, Word, Power Point, and Excel. Mac and PC.
Other: Illustration, strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, project management, editing, organization, efficiency, attention to detail, punctuality, multitasking, teamwork.
HONORS
2007: First Place, New England Association of Museums Design Competition