To whom it may concern,
I am writing to inquiry about the open Junior Graphic Design position.  I was able to read a job posting online but I have not been able to find a good email to contact your creative department with a PDF of my cover letter and resume.  Therefore, I have pasted this information below.  However, if at all possible, I would like to be able to provide you with a PDF version for a more manageable read. Please let me know if this is a possibility.  My sincere apologies for using your client contact page.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Elisha Mustoe

Cover Letter:

Dear the Brand Iron Team,
I would like to apply for the Junior Graphic Designer position at Brand Iron as I believe it would be a rewarding opportunity for me to apply my skills and develop a variety of visual communication materials.  I am interested in this position first and foremost for its  potential to employ and challenge my commercial design experience.  My previous work at the Colorado Department of Heath and Environment along with my current career at Apple, has allowed me to experience the rewards of working successfully with a team under tight deadlines.
My qualifications for this job include highly developed organizational, artistic and design skills. After graduating university with a BFA in Photography and a BA in Spanish Literature, I completed    multiple internships where I expanded my knowledge of design layout and complex photo alterations using Adobe software.  Through my eight years of experience at the Arvada Center and running my own business, DeLish Photography LLC, I have both organized exhibitions and designed the visually appealing brochures necessary to promote my work.  Visual communication has been a crucial element in both the marketing of my own business and in the detailed personalization of the final product.  I am also familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite design programs as I not only use these in my photography, but I have also taught classes in Photoshop and digital manipulation. I employ Photoshop in nearly every aspect of DeLish Photography LLC, while I have used InDesign to create basic catalog layouts and  Illustrator to develop designs for customer’s unique press products.  Furthermore, I have had experience with imagery, typography, color theory, file formats, press  production versus web production, in addition to formal instruction in the elements and principles of art and design. With my BFA in Photography and a developing passion for design I am looking to further my skills in graphic design and web development.  With this Junior Graphic Designer opportunity I would look forward to applying my creativity in a practical work environment.
I believe that my ambition and determination to remain educated on evolving technologies and social media would be essential to my success at Brand Iron. My position as an Apple customer support technician has given me current experience with some of today's software and devices. Every week, I show customers how to best utilize their software and technology to enhance their business and      personal life.  I am also responsible for maintaining the legal, business and financial records of my own photography enterprise. These numerous duties have taught me to be adaptable and to work efficiently under tight deadlines.  Additionally, my career at Apple has also allowed me to develop my customer service skills and enhanced my analytical skills through heavy amounts of problem solving during      demanding situations. I enjoy making complicated ideas accessible to everyone, and interacting with customers allows me to provide them with personalized solutions that are sensitive to their needs and priorities.  
Using my experience and thirst for knowledge in; visual design, computer software, and     customer service, I believe I would be effective in the Brand Iron position.  I would be honored to have the opportunity to employ and challenge my visual communication skills with your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my application.
Very truly yours,

Elisha Mustoe

Artist, Photographer, Designer,
Visual Communicator
Lakewood, CO 80228
T (303) 579-9773
elishazoe@mac.com
Portfolio:
www.MindtheGapImages.com
www.DeLishPhotography.com
www.DeLishPhotographyllc.zenfolio.com


Resume:

Profile

As a visual thinker I like to understand and synthesize situations in terms of images and illustrations.

Favorite Designer ? Why?
Yves Bhar is probably best know as being the founder of Fuseproject.  He is a designer and an entrepreneur. His   approach to design requires a detailed understanding of the project at hand.  For example, his work with Puma to create a new shoe box took into   account all aspects of the company and the consumer experience.   The “Clever Little Bag” which replaced the puma shoe box not only took into considered the           sustainability and the cost of manufacturing but it also   considered the customer and puma employee experience.    I believe a well developed   design recognizes current society and their changing environment.  Designers have the ability to accelerate changes in society.

Experience

Specialist, Apple; Littleton, CO- October 2011-Current
As a part-time Apple specialist I help educate people about their apple products/software and how those products can enrich their personal or business life.

President, Designer, Retouch Artist, Press Production Artist, 
DeLish Photography LLC; Denver, CO- September 2009-Current 
I am one of two owners of DeLish Photography LLC.  My main duties include photographing anything from weddings and fashion shows to more intimate family sessions and head shots.  I am also the sole photography/designer/editor and press production manager.  The goal of DeLish Photography is to create hand crafted photographs that are playful and whimsical.

Visual Arts Instructor, Darkroom Manager; Arvada Center for the Preforming Arts; Arvada, CO- May 2003-Current
As a visual arts instructor I teach and create course material for students ages 2-18.  I conduct classes at the Arvada Center, in addition to a multitude of outreach classes all over the state of Colorado.  The mediums I most often teach in are painting, drawing, photography (film and digital) and mix media.

Visual Arts Instructor; Artful Journey Schools; Evergreen, CO- August 2011-December 2011
I was an art instructor for after school outreach programs at a variety of Institutions. 
 
Temporary Tech II, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Denver, CO- February 2010-December 2010
I completed data entry, filing and responding to confidential public mail while working with a team of full-time Public Health Employees.

Contract Photographer & Associate Wedding Photographer; Denver, CO- January 2008-January 2009
I assisted  and photographed with numerous photographers in a variety of sessions and events.

Gallery Installation Team, Manager of Children’s Visual Art Shows, Assistant to the Education Coordinator; Arvada Center for the Preforming Arts; Arvada, CO- May 2003-August 2004
I participated in numerous exhibitions, in addition to assisting with gallery installations.  I managed the entire Children’s Art Show, from collecting and displaying pieces to the organized removal and return of artwork.  I also had the opportunity to assist the Education coordinator with basic office duties such as invoices and class organization.

Seasonal Assistant, Ace Pack and Ship; Lakewood, CO- October 2007- December 2007
I processed payment and packaged numerous items so they were ready for shipment.

Woodwork and Office Assistant; Danish Craftsman; Lakewood, CO- January 2004- October 2004
I completed basic carpenter duties in addition to miscellaneous office tasks.

 
Education
2009	 B.F.A.-Fine Art with an emphasis in Photography (GPA 3.9) Metropolitan State College of Denver;  Denver, CO (MSCD)
B.A.	-Spanish Literature (GPA 3.3)MSCD and University of Barcelona; Barcelona, Spain

Skills
I have knowledge in the following software: 
-Adobe Photoshop CS2-CS5, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, Aperture, Phocus, Adobe Illustrator,  Adobe Indesign, Adobe Acrobat, and basic knowledge in Dreamweaver and Final Cut Express
-Microsoft Office Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
-Covis 
-iphoto, imove, iweb, ical, mobileme, itunes, iwork, icloud: Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iphones, and various mobile apps 
I have experience with the following equipment: Nikon D200, D300, D700, Hasselblad H4d-40, a variety of Epson printers. 
I have worked on both PC and Mac platforms. 

Internships and Memberships
2011-2012-National Association of Photoshop Professionals  (NAPP) and Professional Photographer Subscriber (PPA)
2008-2009-Photospace Internship with Dan Jahn.  Duties:  Grip Assistant, learning how to best accomplish a variety of photo shoots from product photography to photographing models and more. 
2009	-Contract Wedding Photography- Duties: Miscellaneous office work, photo editing, and associate wedding photographer

Awards
2011	-Apple Team Business Specialist of the Month-awarded for frequent Business Introductions
2009	-Nagel Thesis Award, Financial Grant, at Metropolitan State College of Denver
2006-2008-Vice Presidents Honor Roll at Metropolitan State College of Denver 
2001-2003-Arvada Center for the Performing Arts: Crafts and Fibers 1st place High School Art Shows, Arvada, CO 


Group Exhibitions
2009  -BFA Thesis Exhibition: sm’ART, Center for Visual Art; Denver, CO
2008	-Subliminal Advertisements (Juried by Marie F Griffin), MSCD; Denver, CO
-Self Portraits (Juried by Anna Kaye), MSCD; Denver, CO
-Abstracts (Juried by Natasha Seideneck), MSCD; Denver, CO
-Delineated, MSCD; Denver, CO
-Alloy, MSCD; Denver, CO
2007	-Arvada Center for the Performing Arts: Art Market, Arvada, CO
2004	-Arvada Center for the Performing Arts: Art Market, Arvada, CO
2001-2003-Arvada Center for the Performing Arts: High School Art Show, Arvada, CO
Publications
2011	-An Enchanted Christmas Adventure by Chantal Mustoe designed all page layout and cover. Denver, CO
2010-Denver 311 Magazine- photos by DeLish Photography for Metroboom’s Fashion Show
2009	-BFA Thesis Announcement Card- Photograph and design team member, Denver, CO
2008	-Zeromile Magazine: Metropolitan State College of Denver Design Magazine, page21, photographs of an artist interview and the artist’s studio, Denver, CO
-An English Garden in America, all pages and cover. This was a book 
collaboration with Chantal Mustoe, Denver, CO
2003	-Rhythm of West Newspaper Cover for Arvada Center High School Art Show. Issued April 30, May 1 2003

Volunteer
2011	-Metroboom Fashion Show- Shoot and Edit all photos, Denver,CO
-Mile High Snow Angels Unveiling Red Carpet VIP Event at Jacksons- Shoot 
Edit all photographs, Denver, CO
2010	-Metroboom Fashion Show- Shoot and Edit all photos, Denver,CO
2009	-Environmental Science photographs of field/laboratory for Professors and PhD candidates at Colorado School of Mines. Golden, CO
-Auraria Green Festival/ Green Car Show- I took photographs mainly for PvH (Phil von Hake) Communications Consulting: Specializing in Clean-Technology and Green Future Issues A Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)member.  Denver, CO
]-Green Festival volunteer Photographer  Denver, CO
2005-2006 -Nanny- I was an English speaking live-in Nanny for two Spanish children. (May2005-2006). Barcelona, Spain  
- Casa Infantals -I was an assistant after school provider for the Casa 
Infantals (Volunteer work).  Teaching under-privileged children how to speak Spanish and Catalan (the main Language of  Northern Spain) while helping them with homework and basic living skills.  Most kids were from age 4-12 from Africa, India, China, and the Middle East. Barcelona, Spain 
2005	  -Women’s Advocate Volunteer- Aided in organizing events such as the clothesline projects with working with women and children of all 
backgrounds. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Co


Lectures and Workshops
2012	-Final Cut Pro Workshop contacted at Apple related to Apple’s certification process
2011	-Kelby Light it, Shoot it, Process it Photography workshop- marketing, 
editing software technical lighting equipment, photoshop skills focusing on 	commercial products and portraiture, Denver, CO
-JB Sallee Photography Turn the Key Photography workshop- marketing, 
Custom digital album construction, photoshop skills focusing on 
commercial portraiture, lighting; Denver, CO
2009	-JB Sallee Photography iphotoshop people workshop- photoshop skills
focusing on commercial portraiture, lighting, and using overlays; Denver,CO
 -Kimberly MacArthur Graham- job experience, gallery and museum work, 
and how to market artwork; Denver, CO
-Hung Liu- artist development, processes and ideas: Denver, CO
-Prisma color workshop- techniques of Prisma Color products: Denver, CO
 -Dahlia Elsayed- discussion of public artwork and the disposable quality
of spaces; Denver, CO
 -Mark Brasuell- an overview of his drawing and painting concepts; 
Denver, CO
 -Rebecca Dolan, Assistant Professor- an overview of her photography 
and videography including the Micheal Series and the Veronica Series; Denver, CO
-Anna Kaye, Visiting Assistant Professor- background and research 
overview on her series Apparition; Denver, CO
-Susanne Mitchell- an explanation of how cultural shock, perception, and 
visual language influence her work; Denver, CO
-Edie Winograde- discussion of her Place and Time Series and the 
influence of historical re-enactments of events related to manifest destiny; 
Denver, CO
2008-Brent Green- animation exploration techniques and opinions on 
art schools; Denver, CO    
-Omari Kiri- painting and abstraction; Denver, CO
