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Arundhati Patel

website: http://arupastel.com/
email: aspate02@syr.edu

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 2010
    • logo design for HELMET DEPOT
    • created material for marketing purposes (flyers, advertisements, coupons, etc.)
    • graphic design for custom leather jackets
    • made diagrams and instructions for manufacturers
    Logo Designer
    Need the Geek 2010
    • Designed the official logo for the company
    Graphic/Web Designer
    ivypoint 2009-2010
    • Designed the official website and a marketing brochure
    Yearbook (G.D. Goenka World School) 2008-2009
    • Graphic/page layout designs
    JJExpress 2007
    • Designed and managed tge website for JJExpress Magazine
    South Asian American Club 2005-2007
    • created the website for SAAC at Wootton High School
    Illustrator/Designer
    G.D Goenka World School Bulletin Board 2009
    • A1 Poster size character designs for the school
    Holiday Greeting Cards 2007
    • Designed cards for National Art Honors Society
    English Tutor
    Tenth Grade English 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
 

Additional Training

 


    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
 

Community Service


    Supporing the Arts
    National Portfolio Day Volunteer at Syracuse University 2010
    • Assisted college representatives
    • Helped out students and parents as well as answered any questions they had about Portfolio day and art courses/programs
    Volunteer at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn 2007
    • Usher at performing arts shows
    • Assisted customers at gift store
    Volunteer Arts Usher at Thomas Wootton High School 2006-2007
    • Distributed flyers and assisted visiters at the Arts Festival
    • Helped with seating and distributed programs at school productions
    Supporting the Community
    Kids Program at Islampur village in Gurgaon, India 2008-2009
    • 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 2003-2005
    • 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 2004-2007
    • "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 2001-2004
    • Spent quality time with the elderly before the holidays
 
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