EDUCATION
Western Carolina University
BFA Concentration: Graphic Design | 2010 - 2016 

EXPERIENCE
Chemist Spirits
Marketing & Comm. Designer | February 2020 - Present
Creates templatized marketing materials needed for social media, sales, and on-site print materials under the guidance of the Director of Marketing & Sales. Directly responsible for customer communications/support, managing social media accounts, content, and copy creation with a focus on increasing user engagement.

Lowe’s Home Improvement
Web Production Designer | March 2017 - December 2019
Production and maintenance of visual deliverables and content for Lowe’s Digital platforms with a focus on website design, functionality, and expected user experience. Experience gained includes working knowledge of Lowe’s business and IT.

The Unknown Brewing Co.
Freelance Designer | October 2016 - May 2017
Created artwork for bottle labels, cartons, and cans of craft beer. Designs featured drawn/vectorized illustrations and typography that suited the client’s requests while maintaining brand standards.

Tattoo Projects Advertising
Creative Intern | June 2016 - October 2016
Prepared templated presentations/page layouts for clients, assisted in designing/editing web banners, resizing images, print/illustration, research/analytics, designing/editing project elements adhering to various brand guidelines, and general intern projects and responsibilities.

The Inspiration Networks
Motion Design Intern | Spring 2016
Worked closely with Creative Director and Lead Motion Animator to enhance motion design skillset of Adobe AE and the television industry.

Walt Disney World
Character Performer | May 2011 - January 2012
Posed as various Disney characters to greet guests, pose for photos and sign autographs. Experience gained included hospitality/tourism industry knowledge & customer service.

SYDNEY STINES

Ambitious graphic designer who loves purposeful and effective design. Eager to learn, create and constantly improve. Experience in print, social media, and web production. Critical thinker, problem-solver, and excellent communicator. Dog lover, camping expert, and complete donut snob.

CONTACT
stines.design | 828.702.0864 
design.stines@gmail.com
43 W Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC  28801

SKILLS
Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CQ, Scene
Programs: Sketch, OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Office

Personal: Communication, Time Management, Organization, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail

Special: Clever Puns, Amateur Roller Skating, Flat Water Kayaking, Macrame, House Plant Care, and Sticker Collecting