Brian Wleklinski

77 Ivanhoe Lane
Cary, IL 60013
847.346.7394
brian.wleklinski@gmail.com

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Education

BFA Graphic Design

The University of Iowa / May 2009

Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management

The University of Iowa / May 2009

High School Diploma

Cary-Grove High School / May 2005

Figure Drawing

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago / Summer 2004

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Design

Print & Web Design and production for various clients, including Tricycle, 26 Tools, and Lookout Mountain Conservancy. / Current

Cary-Grove High School

Long-Term Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher Taught art & design classes, observed teaching instruction, and assisted in lesson plan creation. Focused on a solid foundation in elements and principles in addition to technical skills ranging from computer design to art media techniques. / November 2009-January 2010

High School District 155

Substitute Teacher Responsible for the management of classes, execution of lesson plans, and evaluation of students and their work. / January-May 2010

Widgets & Stone

Unpaid Intern Aided in the discovery, design, and execution of brands. Assisted art director, strategists, and senior designers in production of print and interactive media. / June-September 2009

The University of Iowa Museum of Art

Paid Intern Responsible for design and maintenance of the UIMA website. Assisted senior designer in print and advertising collateral. / February-June 2009

The University of Iowa Design Lab

Lab Monitor Aided and taught students to utilize computer design programs and assisted in printing processes. Performed basic maintenance of computers and printers. / January 2008-February 2009

Cary-Grove High School

Tennis Camp Instructor & Team Leader Responsible for guiding athletes, ages 12–18, through drills and exercises, developing tennis skills, teamwork, and physical conditioning. / Summer seasonal / 2005-current

Cary Park District

Athletic Field Specialist & Team Leader Cooperated with and led teams of workers in the beautification of park district properties. Responsible for park preservation and maintenance and for communicating ideas and concerns between employer and citizens. / Summer seasonal / 2004-2008

Academic Scholarships / Awards

Howard & Ruth Schumacher Art Scholarship

The University of Iowa

National Honor Society Scholarship
Illinois State Assistance Commission State Scholar

Honors / Affiliations

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member — The University of Iowa

Honors Program

Member — The University of Iowa

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow

Member — The University of Iowa

National Honor Society

President — Cary-Grove High School

References

Paul Rustand

Principal/Director Widgets & Stone

Director AIGA Chattanooga

rustand@widgetsandstone.com / 423.266.2221

Jay Sargeant

Principal Cary-Grove High School

jsargeant@d155.org / 847.639.3825

Wendy Guss

Faculty Cary-Grove High School

wguss@d155.org / 847.639.3825

Bradley Dicharry

Faculty The University of Iowa

bradley-dicharry@uiowa.edu / 319.335.1771

Computer & Design Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Bridge, Flash / Font Lab Studio / HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript / Lettering, Painting, Drawing, Letterpress Printing, Photography