CHRISTIAN BERG

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Business professional specializing in graphic design, website design, digital/traditional illustration, and mural painting. Seeking a full-time/long-term opportunity to collaborate with creative partners and business leaders to produce effective, consistent, and innovative artwork that will support the growth and success of a company.

Awarded the commission for "A Day in the Life of Laguna Beach", a monumental 8' x 40' outdoor mural in downtown Laguna Beach, CA, and supervised a crew of fellow artists who participated in the completion of this beautiful painting while paying strict attention to city regulations and the deadline set by LCAD and the Laguna Beach City Arts Council. 

Received 1st Place/Jurors Award in Life Drawing for “Self-Portrait of the Artist” at the 1999 Mesa Community College Student Art Show.

Developed and presented an online and in-person post-secondary workshop "Health and Environmental Issues in Art Education" using the ADDIE model of instructional design, to encourage studio art instructors to implement eco-friendly strategies in their classrooms.

SKILLS________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mac/PC Platform, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and Salesforce CRM.

EXPERIENCE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Self Owned Business, Tempe, AZ
Visual Designer, May 2005 – Present

Develop print and digital materials (logos, posters, banners, brochures, websites, presentations, etc.) while focusing on the essential elements of graphic design such as layout, typography, color, balance, and user experience. Apply time and project management strategies during the conception, execution, and timely delivery of dynamic artwork for residential or public display. Utilize digital marketing techniques across social media applications such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Craigslist, Behance, etc. to secure exclusive clients in the arts, music, fashion, and fundraising industries.

Direct Sounds DJ Entertainment, Gilbert, AZ
Disk Jockey/Master of Ceremonies, January 2011 – Present

Collaborate with 100+ clients to provide unique music packages and MC services for corporate parties, weddings, and holiday celebrations in a highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical manner. Coordinate and supervise additional vendors such as photography and catering services in order to address and quickly resolve unexpected challenges. Awarded DJ of the Year by Direct Sounds DJ’s in 2012 for professional conduct, outstanding customer service, and overall client satisfaction. 

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Senior Academic Counselor, January 2006 – Present

Create and implement personalized evidence-based coaching solutions to improve the retention, satisfaction, and career-readiness of over 500 students. Analyze and interpret data in order to manage risk and student attrition through customized outreach strategies. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the Inside Track adaptive student coaching methodology to increase student motivation, performance, and graduation rates. Communicate and collaborate with departmental leadership in various select committees. Mentor new counselors on the policies and procedures of the Student Services Department and monitor their growth in the Academic Counselor role.

EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training, July 2009

Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Illustration, May 2005

Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
Associate of General Studies, May 2002