Malinda Saunders

Google UX Design Professional Certificate, 

Stanford University 2022

LaVerne University- Technology Intergration Certificate

Millersville University, 

May 2018, M.Ed. Art

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification

Millersville University, May 2014

B.A., Art with Concentration in Visual Communications

Millersville University, May 1997

Experience:

Art Teacher, Aug 2013 – Present

Freelance Graphic Designer, 2002– present

Multimedia Graphic designer, May 2006 – Jan 2010
D&E Communications, Ephrata, PA

Adjunct Instructor, Feb 2003 – Dec 2006
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Lancaster, PA

• Taught Courses in: Junior Level Design Studio, Graphics Technology, Adobe Creative Suite, Pre-press, Portfolio Reviews,, Typography.

Art Director, June 1999 – 2006
Minuteman Press, Lancaster PA

Pre-press set up and graphic design services for customers. Book layout and cover design and illustration. 

Graphic Designer/Illustrator, July 1997 – Feb 2002
Millersville University

Armstrong World Industries, January 1995- June 1997

Temporary Internship, Typesetting, Instruction Manual Publishing, Advertisements, Pre-ress set up for all printed labels, packages, and brochures. 

Exhibitions and Features

Fall 2022

PCAD
Juried exhibition, Show Your Work 

Fall 2021
National Civil War Museum
Solo exhibition  launching Latin American Heritage Month 2021

La Voz Latina
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Cover artwork
with artist biography September 2021 and October 2021

Willow Valley Communities Cultural Center Gallery
Featuring Lancaster County Landscapes and Latin Art

Renaissance Magazine Feature
Summer 2021

January 2017
Transform at Sykes Gallery, Millersville, PA

Skills and Experience:

• Expert in Graphics software: Adobe CC InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and WordPress
• Procreate Master and Educator
• Familiar with HTML, Flash
• My paintings have been shown and are in private collections throughout the US

Awards and Honors:

• International Davey Awards Silver Winner, 2011
• Graphic Design of PA Housing Finance Agency Annual Report
• MarCom Awards Gold Level Award, 2011
• Graphic Design of PA Housing Finance Agency Annual Report
• American Design Award, 3rd Place, 2011 for Graphic Design of River Valley Elements Campaign
• American Design Award, 3rd Place, 2011 For Graphic Design of for Graphic Design of PA Housing Finance Agency Annual Report
• Artwork selected for various shows and museums throughout the state
• Work accepted into juried exhibitions