SARA A. WILCOX

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (6/1996) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Emphasis on Print, Painting, Ceramics Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

WORK EXPERIENCE
Image Net, Carpinteria, CA
Graphic Designer (11/1998 - 11/2002 and 2003-2009)
- Prepare all graphics, web palettes and screen layouts for web.
- Design logos, magazine layouts, websites, advertisements and marketing collateral.
- Project manage and assist clients in design projects, layouts and visual branding aesthetics.

Gardena Elementary School, Gardena, CA / Children’s Planning Commission, LA, CA
Muralist (11/2001 – 4/2002 and 5/2002 – 8/2002 and 11/2003 and 2/2003 – 11/2003)
- Design drawings for library, auditorium, lunch area, and entryway walls.
◦- Work with School Principal and Assistant Principal to plan drawings and location of murals.
◦- Research and create educational themed drawings, from which the murals were based.

AAA Flag & Banner, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Designer (11/2001-4/2002)
- Design and prepare artwork for custom banners, flags and signs.
- Create corporate identity and high-end digital imaging for Greater Los Angeles area.
- Conceptualize design, layout and composition of logos, posters, billboards.

Bennett/Novak & Co. Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Graphic Designer (5/2001 – 9/2001 and 10/2002 – 2/2003)
- Design custom logos, posters, billboards for Hollywood clientele.
- Created web sites, facilitated ad campaigns and branding concepts with clients.
- Prepared package design and layout for popular children’s toy company.

Critter Gitters, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
Production Director & Designer (3/1998 – 1/1999)
- Oversee and prepare for entire TV production from costumes, prop design and animal management.
- Location scouting, managing and arranging meals, vehicles, animals and cast on set each day.
- Acting, assistant directing and field producing.

Berkus Design Studio, AIA, Santa Barbara, CA
Graphic Designer (8/1996 – 8/1997) (9/1997 - 9/1998 Consulting for David Mark Lane, AIA within BDS)
- Create camera ready drawings for presentation to clients and architectural reviews boards.
- Logo design, drafting, ink drawing and building of 3D architectural models.
- Render sketches, photography and provided color consultations.

SKILLS
CS3 & CS4 Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, MS Software, Mac and PC platform proficient. Professional, accountable, personable, positive, a quick learn and highly creative. 

URLS: www.saramurals.com, www.fidgettofocus.com, www.sbsings.com, www.howeunlimited.com, www.raycolesart.com, www.bodystudies.com, www.schmidtconstructioninc.net, www.villagepoolbuilders.com, www.johannesflowers.com

OTHER INTERESTS
Volunteer: Volunteer for Carpinteria Arts Council web projects, teaching art classes.
Hobbies: Painting, drawing, photography, acting, museums, galleries, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, biking, skiing, fishing, traveling.