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Katherine Stolpe
824 Via La Venta San Marcos, CA 92069
T: (435)363-5495 E: kdstolpe@gmail.com W: https://kdstolpe.weebly.com

Experience 45RPM Merch- Intern May 2016-September 2016

Created compelling, innovative designs for t-shirts, socks, beanies, and baseball caps.
Conceptualized, designed, and created high quality visuals in Photoshop, Illustrator, and PDF
formats.
Researched graphics and apparel trends for bands to integrate themes into 15 approved
designs in a 2- 3 week turn over.
Regularly worked with manager to go over assignments and alter designs accordingly.
Saikou Creations- Co-founder 2013- Present
Conceptualize web graphics, business cards, and logo
Designed and updated webpages and Facebook page for group.
Integrated popular characters into original key chain and poster designs.
Researched necessary materials and consumer trends to produce more appealing products.
Contributed to process by scheduling meetings and brainstorming concepts for cosplays, posters,
and conventions with other group members and individually.
Collaborated on projects, comics, novels, and websites to help team members achieve
individual and group goals.
Best Gakuin: Universe Eikawa School- Promoter/Graphic Designer July 2013-July 2014
Successfully raised application percentage by using pre-existing themes to new design of flyer
that was passed around Utah State University.
Promoted relations between Best Gakuin and Education Department at Utah State University by
arranging meetings with head of department to discuss internship opportunities for students.

Education Bachelors of Science in Art from Utah State University 2015

GPA: 3.2
Minors: Japanese, Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences
Emphasis: Typography, Illustration, Oil Painting, Color Theory, Adobe, and Japanese Business
Skill Certificate: Basic Commercial Arts

Skills

Skill Level of Proficiency Skill Level of Proficiency

Color Theory Intermediate Japanese Conversational

Adobe Expert Typography Intermediate

Photoshop/Illustrator

Microsoft Office Expert Unity Beginner

HTML Intermediate Web Design Intermediate