Mira Iskarnita

2006 – 2008
Parsons School of Design
M.F.A. in Design & Technology

1997 – 2001
American University
Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design

PROFESSIONAL
11/2008
iVillage/NBC Universal Inc., New York, NY
Web Designer
Design content for editorial packages and client pitches for Sales, Marketing and Editorial departments
(www.ivillage.com)

10/2008
DFN Gallery, New York, NY
Web Designer
Update gallery’s website and designed weekly e-newsletters.
(www.dfngallery.com)

09/2008
deBee Handbag Collection, New York, NY
Web Designer
Design and development of deBee Handbag Collection website (www.debeebag.com )

05/2008
Prasetyo Wibowo Photography, New York, NY
Web Designer
Design and development of Prasetyo Wibowo Photography website (www.prasetyowibowo.com)

08/2007 – 03/2008
Global Nexus Institute , Falls Church, VA
Web Designer
Design and development of Global Nexus Institute website (www.theglobalnexus.com)

07/2002 – 07/2006
Compass Publications Inc., Arlington, VA
Assistant Design & Production Manager/Web Designer
• Design, development and maintenance of company’s website (www.sea-technology.com)
• Design and production layout for monthly magazine publication, promotional packages and mailings
• Design advertisements for marine and science businesses

10/2001 – 12/2006
E-SITE Marketing, Bethesda, MD
Freelance Graphic Designer
• Design online newsletter and e-cards for Stowe Mountain Lodge, Vail Cascade and Puerto Rico Tourism Company
• Design and development of flash animated holiday card for Destination Hotels and Resorts
• Design and development of flash animated holiday card for Destination Hotels and Resorts
(view holiday card)

02/2005 – 04/2005
Applied Technology Institute (ATI), Clarksville, MD
Web Designer
Design and development of Applied Technology Institute (ATI) website (www.aticourses.com)

04/2002 – 07/2002
Voice of America, Washington, DC
International Broadcaster
• Editor and translator of daily English and Indonesian program summaries
• On-air broadcasting of VOA Indonesian programs

INTERNSHIPS
01/2002 – 03/2002
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Vienna, VA
Graphic Design Intern
• Design promotional brochures, postcards and posters
• Create, produce and lay out program books

11/2001 – 05/2002
Embassy of Finland, Finpro Project Advisory, Washington, DC
Web Design Intern
• Maintenance and updating client's portal
• Design and development of client's websites

TECHNICAL
Experience with pre-press production, setting up files with knowledge of the printing process, archiving and backing up files.

COMPUTER
Proficient on both MAC and PC platforms. QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Dalet Sound Edit, HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Director, Microsoft Office.

LANGUAGE
English, Indonesian, basic French, basic German

04/2008
Production Assistant for Acha Production House. Project: Indonesian Idol Video Clip (Delon - "Terbalik")

2000 – PRESENT
Member of American Institute of Graphic Arts - AIGA

2001 – PRESENT
Crew of The GRACE Heritage - US ASEAN Film & Photography Festival

2000 – 2001
Cherry Blossom Princess representing Indonesia

1998 – 1999
President of Indonesian Student Association at American University

1997– 1998
Cultural Division of Indonesian Student Association at American University