Arundhati Patel

Skills

Fine Arts
Drawing, Painting, Etching, Collage, Digital Art

Photography
Digital Photography, Photo Editing

Design
Graphic, Web, Logo Design

Computers
Proficient in Windows, MAC OS X, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe CS5, html/CSS; Basic javascript and php

Foreign Language
Conversational French, Japanese, and Hindi, Gujarati; able to read/write in French

Work Experience

Graphic Arts Intern
AGVSPORT
May 2010 - August 2010

• Designed logo for HELMET DEPOT
• Created material for marketing purposes (flyers, advertisements, coupons, etc.)
• Designed graphic for custom leather jackets
• Made diagrams and instructions for manufacturers

Logo/Graphic Designer
Fobby Tees
February 2011 - Present

• Designed the official logo and graphic tees for the company
Need the Geek
November 2010

• Designed the official logo for the company

Graphic/Web Designer
ivypoint
August 2009 - June 2010

• Designed the official website and a marketing brochure
Yearbook (G.D. Goenka World School)
January 2008 - April 2009

• Designed graphics and page layouts
JJExpress
August 2007 - February 2008

• Designed and managed the website for JJExpress Magazine
South Asian American Club
August 2005 - December 2007
• Created the website for SAAC at Wootton High School

Work/Study Lab Monitor
Time Arts/2-D Creative Process Lab in Syracuse University
January 2011 - Present

• Monitor lab
• Assist students with camera equipment and software (ie. Adobe cs5, iMovie, Audacity)
• Created online portfolio template for freshman students
  

Illustrator/Designer
G.D Goenka World School Bulletin Board
February 2009

• Designed A1 Poster size characters for the school
Holiday Greeting Cards
December 2007

• Designed cards for National Art Honors Society

English Tutor
Tenth Grade English
June 2009

• Worked with high school students learning Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
  

Education

Syracuse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
Aug 2010 - Present; Class of 2014

G.D. Goenka World School
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Jan 2008 - May 2009

Thomas S. Wooton High School
Aug 2004 - Jan 2008

National Institute of Design
Animation Basics Workshop
Summer 2009

Virginia Tech University
Inside Architecture + Design Workshop
Summer 2008

Gaithersburg Arts Barn
Oil Painting Workshop
Summer 2007

Supporing the Arts
National Portfolio Day Volunteer at Syracuse University
November 2010

• Assisted college representatives
• Helped out students and parents as well as answered any questions they had about Portfolio day and art courses/programs
Ballroom Dance Organization at Syracuse University
September 2010 - Present

• Learning Standard and Latin dances in preparation for competitions.
SU Zinda dance team at Syracuse University
February 2010 - Present

• Performing Indian/Western fusion dances for various shows and cultural events
Volunteer at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn
May 2007

• Usher at performing arts shows
• Assisted customers at gift store
Volunteer Arts Usher at Thomas Wootton High School
September 2006 - May 2007

• Distributed flyers and assisted visiters at the Arts Festival
• Helped with seating and distributed programs at school productions

Supporting the Community
International Youth Scholars
February 2011 - Present

• Mentoring a student from Samalia
• Teaching her literature and inspiring her to achieve her aspirations
Kids Program at Islampur village in Gurgaon, India
March 2008 - June 2009

• Taught English, basic math, and arts & crafts to elementary aged children
• Inspired children about career paths and education
Volunteer Service at Quince Orchard Public Library
June 2003 - November 2005
• Assisted visitors at the library with the electronic catalog or finding books/material
• Worked at the checkout counter, shelved and sorted books
• Children's Reading Program volunteer
Fundraisers
September 2004 - May 2007
• "Backpacks for the Future" benefit (RCN): Helped at several booths to raise money.
• South Asian American Club Bake Sales - Donated money to charity
Youth Volunteer Service Program: National Lutheran Home
December 2001- December 2004
• Spent quality time with the elderly before the holidays