THIE HATTER

graphic designer +

E D U C A T I O N:

Graphic Design

Madison College, Madison, WI
A.A.A. – Graphic Design

Independent Studies:

Copywriting
Marketing
Product design
Photography
Traditional press printing
Web development +

B A C K G R O U N D:

Thie was born and raised in midwest WI to a loud, artful family of nine, later pursuing her education in graphic design at Madison College and graduating with her A.A.A. Gaining industry experience in graphic design, print production, and as a part-time freelancer, Thie is actively expanding her professional skill-sets in the interest of working full-time for a collaborative design and development studio. She’s probably making something right now.

S K I L L S:

  • • Adaptability

  • • Client Management

  • • Collaboration

  • • Color Theory

  • • Communication Skills

  • • Conceptual Design

  • • Creative Strategy

  • • CSS/HTML Proficient

  • • Editorial Design

  • • Illustration

  • • Interpersonal Communication

  • • Knowledge of Design Trends

  • • Layout Design

  • • Motion Graphics

  • • Photo Editing

  • • Presentation Skills

  • • Print Design

  • • Print Production

  • • Problem-Solving

  • • Prototyping Tools

  • • Responsive Design

  • • SEO Basics

  • • Training

  • • Typography

  • • UI/UX Design

  • • Vector Graphics

  • • Visual Hierarchy +

S O F T W A R E:

  • • After Effects

  • • Fiery Command Workstation

  • • FIGMA

  • • Illustrator

  • • InDesign

  • • Lightroom

  • • Photoshop

  • • Procreate

  • • Ricoh Printers

    • Squarespace

  • • Traditional printing presses

  • • Wix

  • • Webflow

  • • Wordpress

  • • Xante

  • • XD +

E X P E R I E N C E:


THE WOODLANDS, TX | 2023 - 2024

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.

Print Operator | AlphaGraphics


CROSSPLAINS, WI | 2023

Commissioned by the city of Cross Plains to design a double-sided trifold brochure to be mailed to residents. Work included creating a seasonal design, formatting, vector design, and abiding by standard print production procedures.

City Mailing | Cross Plains, WI   

Graphic Design Intern | AprilAire


MADISON, WI | 2022

Worked full-time as the graphic design intern at AprilAire. Responsibilities included designing digital assets for their social media platforms, 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 & Heavenly Oven


BRODHEAD, WI | 2015 - 2018

Managed the social media accounts for Whole And Heavenly Oven’s website. Responsibilities included time management, scheduled posting, communication, and monitoring social media analytics.

And more to come!