HO L L Y N. TRI P P
portfolio homepage: www.hollyscreations.us
1415 18th Avenue NE directly: 612.703.5958
Minneapolis, MN 55418 e-mail: hollytripp@gmail.com
GRAPHIC ARTIST DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION ARTIST
|CREATIVITY|MARKETING|VAST BUSINESS CONSULTANT SAVVY|
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.”
—Jean-Jacques Rousseau—
Dedicated, talented graphic designer and creative leader with years experience in print and design for
vastly differing visual pieces. Highly motivated, creative and very versatile. Aesthetics as a core
foundation. Especially skilled in creating and directing corporate and new business designs. Adept at
innovating art and corporate designing. Exceptional interpersonal skills with team members and
subordinates. Accomplished at incorporating the desires of the client with a superior design solution.
Proven interpersonal, cultural diversity communications and vast multi-tasking skills.
Planning and development, creative consulting, and vast business service skill-sets. Staff and project
negotiations, ethical, forward-thinking and analytical, expertise has been used in evaluating the viable
options, transforming concepts into practical realities. Leading many project deliverables—transforming
corporate conceptual ideas into fiscal viabilities and profits. Jewelry, embroidery, painting, and vast art
designing.
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENT on Mac and PC. Digital art and Design: Quark Xpress,
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Painter, Microspot Interiors, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9, MS
Windows XP, and Windows 7. Office Applications: MS Windows Excel, Access, Word, and Open Office
Suite. Scanner and Plotter.
Volunteered at Jose Velez for City Council and Sustainable Revolution Project
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Account Reconciliation
Marketing and Logo Design
Creative Organizational Direction
Liaison and Group Leader
Corporate Branding
Trade Shows
National Coordination
Energetic and Self-Starter
Page Layout Designing
ART AND THE COMMUNITY
Intend to make contribution to the art community that harnesses knowledge, enthusiasm and sensibilities.
Conception and launch of themed resourced and sequenced shows that invigorate campus and
community involvement. Reconfigure existing art spaces to create dynamic dialogue with visitors.
Education and outreach programs.
PUBLIC RELATIONS MATERIALS
Energizing invitations, comprehensive press kits, illustrated press releases and artist binder material.
Sensitive to placing art in historical/cultural context.
EMPLOYMENT NARRATIVE
HOLLY’S CREATIONS, Minneapolis, MN
Owner, Artist and Graphic Designer 11/2006 – Present
Works with customers and clients to provide the graphic designing solution that best fits needs. 3+
years of experience in digital design and graphics working with Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Painter and Microspot Interiors.
12+ years of experience in the traditional arts and graphics. Designed and created business cards,
logos and website banners for local businesses, non-profits and for local political campaigns.
Selling personal art for 10+ years and have shown in local and regional galleries.
THE ART INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN
Print Services Assistant 04/2009 – 10/2009
The Art Institutes International Minnesota is an institution of higher education offering creative and applied arts
programs in a caring, inspiring environment where students can maximize their creativity, enhance professional
development, and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in their field of study.
Provided print and plotter services for design students and faculty. In this capacity, made color,
size and format corrections for blueprints, landscapes, floor plans and posters and suggested any other
adjustments necessary.
Supervised and trained part-time employees. Performed scheduled store inventory, shipping and
receiving and added funds to student accounts.
CALICO CORNERS, Edina, MN
Design Assistant 06/2007 – 11/2008
For over 60 years, Calico Corners has made homes across America more beautiful. From a modest little store in
Bedford Village, New York, to 100+ stores nationwide, Calico Corners has become the retail source for decorative
fabrics once only sold through designers.
As a Design Assistant, helped clients in design choices. Utilized creative talents and customer
service experience to show clients new and exciting ways to decorate their homes with confidence.
Assisted clients choosing fabric for custom window treatments, furniture, bedding and pillows.
Helped clients feel comfortable about the choices made: supported and gave direction to ensure client
would be a repeat customer.
EXTENDED ART AND THE COMMUNITY NARRATIVE
While living in Waseca, Minnesota, I was a member of the Waseca Art council. I exhibited at the
gallery there and sold my crafts through their store. I have also donated my art to an auction to raise
funds for the Waseca art council
I became a member of NEMAA The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association and have had my
paintings shown in the Northrup King Building and the Grain Belt bottling house in Minneapolis.
I currently have some of my Crafts (Nesting Dolls) at the Artist Mercantile in Downtown St. Paul, 24
West 7th Place.
My main body of work consists of abstract paintings and I mainly work in Acrylics and Oils with
mixed media. I like to use sand, glass beads, paper, broken mirrors and much more in my work.
I think my paintings show the curiosity and wonderment that I feel while painting. I also try to
bring out the tactile and 3 dimensional aspect to my work so people feel the need to touch the work.
In my crafts I work with wood, glass and metal. My themes are primarily seasonal (Christmas,
Halloween, Easter), but I also like ethnic and historic themes (Asian, Victorian). I also make my own
jewelry and do embroidery.
EDUCATION
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Mankato, MN
Bachelor of Fine Arts