Resume of Carol Grosvenor

C A R O L G R O S V E N O R
231 Prochnow Road Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
(512) 894-0815 or 825-9076 carol@grosvenors.com
(512)471-9753 carolg@cs.utexas.edu
http://www.grosvenors.com

EDUCATION
1978 B.F.A. Advertising Design. Memphis Academy of Arts, Memphis, Tennessee.
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Advertising Design.

WORK HISTORY
January 2005 to present. Technical Writer / Editor, The University of Texas at Austin.
Department of Computer Sciences. Job duties include design and updating of OEA website, spotlights on events, individuals and research groups, (layout) posting of technical reports on Unix server, photography, graphic design and copywriting of all department collateral (PDF file 504 kb), posters, banners, etc.

June 2000 to Dec. 2000. Adjunct professor Austin community college.
Taught 2D Interface Design and Digital Imaging. These courses involved concept, design concepts, basic HTML, extensive Photoshop, Director, scanning, using a digital camera, and minimal use of Illustrator, Fireworks, and Adobe Dimensions.

Aug. 95 - present. Grosvenor Design, design for print, signage, and web.
Work for IBM, Motorola, Freeport McMoRan, Ft. Phantom, Ken Kahanek Master Builder, Dabney Homes, Carter Investments, Prime Medical, American Physicians Service Group, Inc., APS Investment Services, Media Riders Inc., Vaquero Horse Ranch, Jerry Lee Sewell Humane Horsemanship, Government Partners, Texas Auto Classics, Beth Schoen Sculptor, Taco Cabana (annual report), Dell, The University of Texas, iIllustration work for Byers Advertising (David Weekley Homes). Produced annual reports for Prime Medical for years ending 95-99.

Dec. 93 - Dec 94. Creative director, Skrudland Photo, Inc., a national photofinishing company.
DBAs Skrudland Photo and Signature Color. Designed and produced marketing materials, print wallets, packaging, tray designs, order forms, brochures and advertising. Researched expansion into Canada and Canada Post. Company has since become part of ClubPhoto.com.

1981 - Nov. 1993. Creative director and co-owner of Three A.D. Inc., a graphic design studio in Austin, TX. Responsibilities included new business, concept, art direction, copywriting, marketing, production of artwork, illustration, media placement, public relations, management of accounts and staff. Main Accounts during this time: Sanborn's Travel, Imcoa Pipe Insulation, Kallestad Chemical, 3M, StarDate Magazine, and private dorm advertising for dorms at UT Austin, Arizona State University and Texas A & M, including Dobie Center, Madison House, (UT), University Towers (TAMU) and University Towers (ASU).

1984 - 1992. Lecturer at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.
Taught introductory and upper level graphic design, advertising concept, typography and Macintosh skills.

1980 - 81. Art director for Multi-Media Associates, an advertising agency in Dallas, TX.
Duties included art direction, illustration and production art.

1980. Freelance art director and illustrator in Austin, TX.
Work produced for Austin ad agencies and direct clients. Duties included art direction, illustration and production.

1979. Art director for Neal Spelce Associates, Austin, TX.
Duties included art direction, illustration and production art. 1978-79. Freelance production artist, Houston, TX.

1978. Production artist, Houston, TX.
Production artist on Blue Bell Ice Cream packaging, Dresser Industries, and Conoco at Metzdorf Advertising, contractor to Wetmore Printing Company on various small printing jobs, Silver Moon Graphics (graphic design studio specializing in annual reports) and MDR Advertising (Shell Chemical, main account).

1975 - 78. Freelance work while in college.
Signage, paintings, fashion and technical illustrations, collateral material. Portrait artist at Opryland, Nashville, TN.

AWARDS
2004: Best Marketing Brochure for a Custom Home Builder, Texas Home Builders Association.
2004: Finalist, Best Web site for a Custom Homebuilder, Texas Home Builders Association.
1999: Homebuilder Industry Award, illustrations in corporate brochure (water colors)
1998: IBM piece, Platinum award to client for division, & PIA (Printing Industry of America Award)
1994: Award from American Institute of Landscape Architects, book production, Freeport McMoRan.
1989: Merit Awards Austin Graphic Arts Society, Stardate covers and layout.
1988: Printing Award Show, Hart Graphics, direct mail piece.
1988: Merit Award Austin Graphic Arts Society, StarDate cover
1987: Silver Award, Austin Ad Club, 1/2 pg. newspaper, Golden Fried Chicken.
1986: Commendation from March of Dimes for award winning invitations.
1986: Mead Paper, Top Sixty Award, March of Dimes, direct mail, Chi-Chi Rodriquez.
1985: Merit Award Austin Graphic Art Society-BackPac, 4-c trade ad.
1985: Gold Award 10th District Addy-March of Dimes direct mail direct mail, Ben Crenshaw.
1985: Gold Award Austin Ad Club-March of Dimes direct mail, Ben Crenshaw.
1983: Merit Award Austin Ad Club, Three A.D. Stationery.
1983: Gold Award Abilene Ad Club- Mall of Abilene, 4-c newspaper.
1983: Merit Award 10th District Addy, 4-c newspaper, Mall of Abilene.
1982: Merit Award, Abilene Ad Club, 4-c newspaper, Mall of Abilene.
1979: Merit Award, Austin Ad Club, menu design, McEdrick¹s Treehouse

HONORS, EXHIBITIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
2001-4 President, founder, Central Texas Riding Club, board & webmaster
2003-4 Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce member, 4th of July committee.
1997-04 Member, Herdomain (internet website developer's network)
1999 Member, Longacre Hunt, Marquez, TX (foxhunting)
1994-9 Dripping Springs United Methodist Church
1992 Who's Who of Rising Young Americans
1990 Print ad for LanMaster included in advertising textbook.
1985-93 Member Central Presbyterian Church, Sunday school teacher, communications, ushering and fellowship committees.
1984-86 Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
1984-85 Board member, secretary of club, and job referral chairman A.G.A.S.
1983 Member of original steering committee to form the Austin Graphic Arts Society.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
2006 Elements of Computing, CS 303E (programming concepts using Java) and NikonSchool for Nikon D-series professional cameras and software
2006 Self study. Lighting system for SB600 and SB800 Nikon digital studio flash photography system
2005 Self study, CSS, Unix, XHTML, Indesign and Pico. Thompson Conference Center Classes: Unix for web developers, Filemaker Pro intro, CGI Scripting intro and Flash. UTCS short sessions: Mac OS X, Pine and Unix / Linux on UTCS machines.
2000-4 Director 7 and 8, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, InDesign- self-study, HTML course Herdomain and self study
2004 Class, CSS
1999 JavaScript, independent study (for web work)
1999 DreamWeaver, independent study
1997 Java class,Webgrrls, 24 hours classroom instruction
1996 HTML class, Austin360.com for non-profit website developers
1994 Quark Express class, Wallace Engraving, 16 hours classroom instruction

COMPUTER PROGRAMS & SKILLS
Programs and Computers: Quark Express, Illustrator, Freehand, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Pagemaker, QuickBooks Pro, ImageReady, Adobe Dimensions (3-d modeling), Dreamweaver, Director, Fireworks, Flash, InDesign, CSS, HTML, XHTML, Unix.
Other skills: Drawing and painting in pen and ink, pencil, watercolor, oils. Portraiture, calligraphy, photogrpahy, copywriting, event planning, sales and marketing.