Harper Dowd
Freelance Graphic Designer · Self-Employed
Pittsburgh, PA
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-Employed2017 – Present
Graphic designer that has created a variety of logos, album covers, user interfaces, and original artworks for a diverse range of clients. The majority of my commission-based pieces are made with a combination of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and a physical media such as charcoal or paint. Over the years I have developed not only my creative design abilities and graphic design application hard skills, but I have improved my communication and presentation skills with a range of clients.
Operations
Overland Summers2016 – 2019
Operations manager responsible for the logistics, maintenance, and repairs of a large bicycle fleet owned by an adventure-based camping company. My technical skills were honed as I performed a wide range of hands on work including complete builds and safety checks. My position required organizational skills, leadership, communication, problem solving and accountability in a very fast paced, demanding environment.
Lab Monitor and Printer Specialist
University of Pittsburgh2018 – 2019
Repaired and maintained the computing labs and commercial printers throughout the main campus at the University of Pittsburgh. Performed customer service for faculty, students, and staff experiencing technical difficulties with the campus computing services. Helped customers troubleshoot various errors involving personal computers and printing hardware.