Christina Anstaett
Be good at everything you do, even if it's not what you love. Try to do what you love though, it makes life much more interesting and fun to live.
Christina Anstaett

Name | : | Christina Anstaett |
Phone | : | 912-308-0314 |
: | canstaett@gmail.com |
Work
I enjoy working with a wide range of media, spanning both the traditional and digital realms.
This is a small sample of my work. Visit my full portfolio.
For more on the Try and Be product design, please visit the project site.
Try and Be
Skills
My less than traditional resume has given me a wide range of skills to call on, allowing me to be an asset almost anywhere.
Art Related Employment
I have been fortunate to be able to hone my skills in different ways and I look forward to the challenges and the personal growth the future will bring.
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2004 - Now
Freelance Graphic Artist
Multiple Companies
Responsible for creation of branding and both print and web products for small businesses including logos, labels, websites, and signage.
Working with clients to create the best branding for their company and implementing it in all aspects of promotional materials. -
2011
Sign Technician Intern
Sign Connections/SCR Graphics
Creation and assembly of signs and motocross/ATV graphics using industry specific software.
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2010 - 2011
Webmaster and Assistant Instructor
Ovation School of the Arts
Website updates and creation of printed advertisements for classes, and assisting with art instruction of children in grades 4-6.
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2009
Instructor/Counselor
Giant Campus Computer Camp
Instructed children from grades 2-12 in programs such as Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Multimedia Fusion Developer 2.
Assisted campers with tutorials and developed projects for advanced campers. -
2007 - 2009
Graphic Artist
Raytheon Missile Systems
Fundamental in the updating of more than 1000 technical manual illustrations and instrumental in the instruction of others in updates.
Projects also included assisting in both design and development of informational html manual for new hires as well as training new hires in all aspects of updating the technical manuals. -
1999 - 2004
Multimedia Illustrator
US Army
Responsible for design and layout of products, including target audience analysis, for distribution in area of operations covering the Pacific region and Far East.
Trained both U.S. and foreign personnel in elements of design and computer programs such as Photoshop, Corel Draw, and QuarkXPpress as well as basic computer usage.
Taught in classroom settings of 20-25. Present products to upper management and to heads of foreign companies in host country.
Other Employment
I've had a lot of great experience in several fields including merchandising, customer service, and cataloging.
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2013 - Now
Store Worker
Defense Commissary Agency
Responsible for merchandising, stocking of inventory, customer interaction, register accuracy and money handling.
Employee of the Quarter, March 2016
Employee of the Year 2016 -
2012
Job Site Manager
College Pro Painters
Supervised 3-5 people in painting houses, coming in consistently on or under budget. Responsible for customer contact and satisfaction for all jobs as well as keeping track of hours and all safety procedures and paperwork.
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2012
Junior Assistant Curator
University of the West Indies Zoology Museum
Preparing and cataloguing new specimens and assisting in database creation for the museum collection.
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2006 - 2007
Visual Merchandiser
Sears
Display signage and merchandise resets per corporate instruction. Created murals for large displays.
Education
I enjoy learning new things; through classes, tutoring, or figuring it out on my own.
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2017
MFA - Graphic Design and Illustration
Southwest University of Visual Arts
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2013
BA - Graphic Design
Pacific Lutheran University
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2000
Basic Graphics Course, Honor Graduate
Defense Information School
Exhibitions
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2017
Celebration of Art- Thesis Exhibition
Southwest University of Visual Arts, Tucson, AZ
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2017
X is for Xenophobia: I am America
Steinfeld Warehouse Arts Center, Tucson, AZ
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2016
Celebration of Art
Southwest University of Visual Arts, Tucson, AZ
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2015
Open Studios
Southwest University of Visual Arts, Tucson, AZ
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2013
Senior Capstone
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
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2012
Senior Keystone
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
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2011
SOAC Student Juried Show
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
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2010
Remember When...
Art on the Ridge, Seattle, WA
Services
Working on Freelance projects helps me stay up to date and my keeps my skills sharp.
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Graphic Design
Logos and Identity, Print, Package Design
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Web Design
Single and multi-page layouts, HTML5, CSS3
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Illustration
Hand-drawn and Digital Illustration
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Painting
Acrylic and Watercolor
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Photography
Landscape, Product and Event
“ Can we clone Christina? It's great having someone we can really count on to get things done. ”
Bell Watson
“ Christina has been with my business from the beginning and I wouldn't trust my design work to anyone else. ”
Cori Alden
“ One of the hardest working people I've had the pleasure of working with. She is my right hand, and sometimes my left. ”
Sammette Rivera
“ I just let Christina do her thing and stay out of her way. I know everything will be done, and done well when I come back. ”
Eric Bradley
Contact
Drop me a line, I'll get back to you soon!
Email : canstaett@gmail.com
Still working on a contact form, but email is the best way to get ahold of me.