ERICA GURDA

Homeschool Educator at Self-Employed - Cincinnati, OH

Focused on the Charlotte Mason teaching method. Integrated a variety of curriculums including: The Good & Beautiful, Learning Without Tears, Singapore Math, Toddlers Can Read, Dimensions Math, Explode the Code, and more. Created and designed personal curriculum worksheets for students. Taught a variety of ages/grades within one period, adapting coursework per level (Preschool-Grade 2).

Freelance, Contract Graphic Designer at Freelance Graphic Designer

Variety of client work includes: Buffalo Wings & Rings, Goodfire Design, FRCH Nelson Worldwide, Big Lots, BestRX, Lululemon, Lifetime Fitness, Mertz Design, Hubworthy, Baesman, American Girl, Jump Creative, etc.

Graphic Design Freelancer at Abercrombie & Fitch

Worked with the Fragrance & Beauty Care team, creating concepts, designing artwork for Primary and Secondary Packaging, Production files and coordinating with vendors, obtaining approval for artwork release. Designed for Abercrombie & Fitch Men's, Women's, Kid's, and Hollister Boy's and Girl's fragrance.

Graphic Design Freelancer at Luxottica

On the marketing team creating custom brochures, proposals and selling guide sheets. Tasks included image searching, rolling out documents and creating production-ready files.

Graphic Design Intern at Apple Headquarters

Worked within Marcom on various event and campaign initiatives.

Graphic Design Intern at WD Partners

Collaborated with creative team to identify client solutions, ideate conceptual directions, and design brand-right applications. Client work included Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gatorade, Scotts, and Home Depot.

Graphic Design Intern at Apex Supply Chain Technology

Worked closely with the marketing team to develop international advertisements and print material showcasing the company’s products.

Graphic Design Intern at Aeropostale

Worked on the Live Love Dream athletic line, conducted market research, and developed graphics for women’s yoga, dorm and activewear. Created production files, worked with graphic prints, fabrics, and embellishments.