My name is Donna Forteau and I am a Graphic and Textile Designer/Artist. I've been in the industry for about 10+ years. I have acquired a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History in 2024, and have been doing freelance work such as creating brand identities for various businesses, and also designing patterns for apparel and printed items such as clothing, greeting cards and gift bags. I also have a background in printing from being an intern at a Print shop, so I am familiar with screen printing, vinyl printing, and heat transfer paper printing. I have a strong understating of color theory and creative direction. I love using bold colors, patterns and typography. I am also a very flexible designer, if you have a vision, I can create it. I am very passionate about designing. I believe it is my sole purpose on this earth, it's what I am meant to do with my life and I have a strong love for it.…

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My name is Donna Forteau and I am a Graphic and Textile Designer/Artist. I've been in the industry for about 10+ years. I have acquired a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History in 2024, and have been doing freelance work such as creating brand identities for various businesses, and also designing patterns for apparel and printed items such as clothing, greeting cards and gift bags. I also have a background in printing from being an intern at a Print shop, so I am familiar with screen printing, vinyl printing, and heat transfer paper printing. I have a strong understating of color theory and creative direction. I love using bold colors, patterns and typography. I am also a very flexible designer, if you have a vision, I can create it. I am very passionate about designing. I believe it is my sole purpose on this earth, it's what I am meant to do with my life and I have a strong love for it.…

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My name is Donna Forteau and I am a Graphic and Textile Designer/Artist. I’ve been in the industry for about 10+ years. I have acquired a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History in 2024, and have been doing freelance work such as creating brand identities for various businesses, and also designing patterns for apparel and printed items such as clothing, greeting cards and gift bags. I also have a background in printing from being an intern at a Print shop, so I am familiar with screen printing, vinyl printing, and heat transfer paper printing. I have a strong understating of color theory and creative direction. I love using bold colors, patterns and typography. I am also a very flexible designer, if you have a vision, I can create it. I am very passionate about designing. I believe it is my sole purpose on this earth, it’s what I am meant to do with my life and I have a strong love for it.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create and revise various design projects and collateral such as social media posts, logos, brochures and flyers using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Active member of the Community SDA Church Communications Team, facilitator of online streaming and hosting.
Junior Graphic Designer at Rutgers University
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Member of Visual Means (VM), a student and faculty creative studio specializing in communication design. Its collaborative approach aims to make complex research accessible to targeted audiences. By fostering partnerships between designers and researchers, it ensures that their joint efforts lead to a meaningful impact.
Design Intern at Pop Up Print Shop
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Created custom designs and logos to meet customers’ requirements by deadline. Oversaw all operations, store maintenance and inventory. Utilized and grasped different printing techniques effortlessly.
Sales Associate at J.Crew Factory
June 1, 2022 - Present
Deliver service and insight to help customers with detailed product knowledge, color, fit, and styling. Deliver exquisite teamwork, and communication skills. Developed design board for team. Assist with visual merchandising, maintenance and store inventory.
Sales Associate at Marshalls
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Honed communication skills. Exhibited diverse experience in store maintenance from merchandise restock to cashier.
Sales Associate at H&M (Hennes and Mauritz)
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Detailed organized worker, paid attention to details. Displayed excellent communication skills and good work ethics.

Education

BFA at Rutgers University, Newark Campus
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
    Create, Inspire, Evangelize

    Create, Inspire, and Evangelize is a workshop that I have been commissioned to work on for Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. It is for a program that the church is having where they teach the fundamentals of various Digital media artistries such as Graphic Design, Photography, Audio, and Videography to young people within the community.