Rachael Wussow

Rachael Wussow San Francisco, CA rachaelwussow.com [email protected] 704 614 3766

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts International Studies concentration in International Relations Art + Design, Design Studies Minors North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC Magna Cum Laude, May 2007

Freelance Print + Brand Designer San Francisco, CA May 2009 – present

Graphic Design 24 hours of concurrent coursework through the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges Program Peace and Meredith Colleges; Raleigh, NC Language and Culture Studies University of Granada; Granada, Spain Spring 2006

Skills developed: ··deep understanding of the creative process big picture and how the pieces interact ··exercising project management ··creating and maintaining client relationships ··competence in charismatic and professional written/ verbal communication Lead Designer

The Change: Brand Creation and Design San Francisco, CA + Chapel Hill, NC January 2007 – April 2009 Strategic and deliberate thinker collaborating with clients and creative team to develop and implement all aspects of brand creation. Specifically advancing companies and non profits who make the world more sustainable, equitable and authentic. Involvement from conceptual development through print production.

Clients include: Burt’s Bees, Tetra Pak, Green America (formerly Co-op America), Self-Help, and USF Skills developed: ··communicating and collaborating with a wide range of industries and missions ··relentless ideation that leads to strong conceptual development ··resourcefulness and the ability to work within budgets ··art directing freelance designers ··aptitude to divide complex problems into digestible action steps ··managing print production procedures ··leading client meetings and presenting work and concepts ··valuing thoroughness and attention to details

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Designers Accord Supporter part of a growing network of designers committed to engaging in conversation about social and environmental impact with every client and customer, and integrating sustainable alternatives into each project [AIGA] The Professional Association for Design member of local chapter and participation in Compost Modern 08 and 09 International Living, Travel & Volunteering Most recent trip was to Africa assisting grassroots development projects in Northern Uganda and among refugees repatriated in Southern Sudan. Additional ventures in Papua New Guinea, London, Belfast, Morocco, Yucatan Mexico, Spain, Istanbul, Trinidad & Tobago, Philippines Not For Sale Campaign volunteer designer supporting and engaging others in the fight against modern day slavery. Trained for human trafficking victim aftercare Young Life mentor for high school students in North San Francisco, also coordinating events and trips while anticipating needs to ensure success Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition promoting awareness of consumer buying power and fair trade alternatives to conventional products Center for the Book, San Francisco learning the craft of letterpress printing and screen printing

DIGITAL SKILLS Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Pro Microsoft Office MAC and PC platforms Photography