RUTHIE HATTER
Graphic Design
Madison College, Madison, WI
A.A.A. – Graphic Design
(2020 - 2023)
Independent Studies:
Copywriting
Content Creation
Marketing
Photography
Social Media Management
UX/UI
Video-editing
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Ruthie was born and raised in Wisconsin to a loud, artful family, pursuing her education in graphic design at Madison College and graduating with her A.A.A.. Gaining experience interning, freelancing, and volunteering, Ruthie is actively expanding her professional skill-sets in the interest of working full-time for a collaborative design studio. She’s probably making something right now.
EDUCATION:
BACKGROUND:
SKILLS
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Adobe Suite Proficient
• Attention-to-Detail
• Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Content Creation
• Creative Strategy
• Critical Thinking
• Data Entry
• Dependability
• Editorial Design
• Efficient Learner
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• Multitasking
• Photo Editing
• Photography
• Print Design
• Problem-Solving
• Public Speaking
• Reliability
• Social Media Content
• Stress Management
• Strong Memory Retention
• Strong Organization
• Technologically Proficient
• Time Management
• Typography
• Web Design
• Written Communication
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SOFTWARE:
• Adobe Suite
• Figma
• Fiery Command Workstation
• Google Suite
• Nikon D3500
• Procreate
• Squarespace
• Traditional printing presses
• Visual Studio Code
• Wix
• Webflow
• Wordpress
• Xante
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Graphic Designer | 9-Lives Inc.
MADISON, WI | 09/26 - PRESENT
I am volunteering part-time as a graphic designer and marketing consultant for 9-Lives, a non-profit organization. My main responsibility is to strengthen their branding/marketing strategy and build a strong visual identity that appeals to their target audience and increases their outreach across multiple channels. Presently, we are designing a brochure and discussing the possibility of creating a welcome packet to provide potential fosters, volunteers, and donors with a seamless guide through their business process.
EXPERIENCE:
Coach / Content Creator | Summit Strength & Fitness
MADISON, WI | 09/2026 - PRESENT
I am working part-time as a youth climbing coach and collaborating with Summit’s social media manager to create content that promotes their personal training services, classes, and gym community.
Print Operator | Alphagraphics
THE WOODLANDS, TX | 08/2023 - 02/2024
I worked full-time as the small-press operator at AlphaGraphics INC. Responsibilities and skills included machine maintenance and minor repair, application of Fiery Command Workstation software, knowledge of printing techniques, paper handling, application of Xante software, quality control, troubleshooting machinery issues, strong attention to detail, bindery operations, organization, interpersonal communication, time management, and adaptability.
Freelance | City of Cross Plains
MADISON, WI | 10/2023 - 10/2023
I was commissioned by the city of Cross Plains to design a double-sided trifold brochure to be mailed to city residents. Work included creating a seasonal design, formatting, vector design, and abiding by standard print production procedures.
Graphic Design Intern | AprilAire Co.
MADISON, WI | 05/2022 - 09/2022
Worked full-time as the graphic design intern at AprilAire. Responsibilities included designing digital assets for their social media for their sister company, Anden, redesigning one of their websites, collaborating with the team on email campaigns, updating company assets, crafting presentations, and providing my services for spontaneous project needs.
Social Media Manager | Whole And Heavenly Oven
BRODHEAD, WI | 2015 - 2018 (PRESENT)
Managed the social media accounts for Whole And Heavenly Oven’s website. Responsibilities included time management, scheduled posting, communication, and monitoring social media analytics 2015-2018. Presently working part-time managing business newsletter.