erin bruns
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | WEB DESIGNER | PHOTOGRAPHER | ILLUSTRATOR
+ Content creator and food photographer
+ 10+ years in education
+ 20+ years of professional experience as a graphic/web designer
+ Advanced knowledge of technology including Creative Cloud Applications
education
May 2011 | MA IN EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham
June 2001 | BFA IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Northern Illinois University
skills
+ Graphic Design
+ Web Design
+ Video Editing
+ Photo Editing
+ Copywriting
+ Photography
+ Adobe Photoshop
+ Adobe Lightroom
+ Adobe Illustrator
+ Adobe InDesign
+ Figma
+ HTML & CSS
experience
2022 – Now | RECIPE DEVELOPER & CONTENT CREATOR
Create a connection between the brand and audience by increasing page views on websites through social media by creating a combination of high-impact content for social media to increase engagement with the target audience and nurture content to maintain audience connection.
2011 – 2022 | DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATOR
An exploration of graphic design through the use of industry-standard software to take an idea from concept to completed design. Taught photographic processes through the use of digital cameras with manual settings, light effects, and the application of digital darkroom techniques using Adobe Photoshop.
2001 – 2011 | GRAPHIC DESIGNER & FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER
Graphic design and front-end development for custom websites. Worked with clients to create a project spec and plan to meet end goals. Mentored intern web designers.