Krista Mussler

Rogers, AR, 72758 · (479) 249-5704 ·krae1114@gmail.com · kristamusslerdesign.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Flexible, dependable, and innovative professional leveraging extensive graphic design qualifications; ready to deliver immediate results.

► Key Graphic Design Talents: Open-minded individual, and determined problem solver dedicated to continuous design improvements and positive, meticulous work ethic, able to work prioritize and multi-task from one critical task to the next, influence and motivate others, cultivate strong relationships, and explore opportunities to add value. Detail-oriented and highly organized individual, passionate about consistently expediting the achievement of design goals and optimization of results by providing excellent communication and constructive teamwork.

► Collaboration Skills: Passionate, hands-on, creative and avid learner with unique artistic qualities, exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational talents, and proven ability to collaborate with clients and co-workers to achieve powerful results.

► Artistic Strengths:  Winner of a statewide competition where my piece, Greenville Bridge, was displayed at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. My artwork has also been featured by the Bentonville and Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce, Studio 225, Art on the Creeks, and the Spring Creek Festival.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President – Krista Mussler Art & Design – Rogers, AR              2014– Present

Plan, direct and coordinate movement of exceptional service to the customer. Coordinating detailed parameters around customer needs and providing guidance and recommendations.  Maintain daily communication and providing continual reports and activity highlights for orders.

• Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, and orientation/success of new clients.
• Providing daily communication and project reports. Provide direction to clients and maintain customer relationships.

Staff Illustrator – Oghma Creative Media – Remote                             2021

Coordinate and created water colored illustrations for children’s book. Worked with project manager and author to facilitate needs and meet deadlines.  Responsible for updating client with frequent reports on progress.

• Optimized product value, and design quality needs through robust artistic talents.
• Provided positive attitude and team-focused mentality to maximize creative end-result.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:  Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Lightroom, basic web design skills – HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a Concentration in Drawing, Minor in Art History | University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, AR

CERTIFICATIONS: Adobe After Effects Crash Course for Creatives | Udemy, Certificate in Graphic Design | University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education, Graphic Design Masterclass Intermediate: The Next Level | Udemy, Graphic Design Masterclass – Learn Great Design | Udemy

AWARDS: School of Art Undergraduate Student Support Endowment, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship