Photo: Samantha Meemken, Partner, Senior Designer
 
 

About Us

“LearningChange helped make New Autos Inc. a tangible, visible reality. They handled our image, and were instrumental in establishing our market and audience.”

Bernie Knaus, President
New Autos Inc.

Samantha Meemken’s Résumé

Recent Positions

January 2002 – Present
Partner, Senior Designer
LearningChange, LLC, Chico, CA

  • Print, Web and Digital Designer
    Design print marketing materials, logos, identity systems, Web sites, CD-ROM interfaces, and motion graphics
  • Project Leader
    Coordinate print, packaging, and identity projects
  • Marketing Director
    Market The Inspire! Youth Series and Team Essentials products and services
  • Digital Photographer
    Shoot and color correct photography for The Inspire! Youth Series and Team Essentials software products
  • Office Manager
    Operate Minnesota branch of LearningChange, LLC
    in Bemidji, MN (March 2006 – Present)

September 2001 – May 2002
Graphic Designer
CSU, Chico Theatre Department, Chico, CA

September 2001 – Dec 2001
Ad Designer
The Orion, Chico, CA

Education

December 2002
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications with a Multimedia Concentration
Minnesota State University of Moorhead, MN
Summa Cum Laude

  • National Student Exchange
    California State University, Chico (September 2001 – May 2002)
    • Member of Designers In Progress (DIP).
      2001 – 2002
  • Member of Digital Arts Club. 2000 – 2002
  • Member of Students Interested in Visual Arts (SIVA).
    2000 – 2001

May 1999
Associate of Arts
Fergus Falls Community College, Fergus Falls, MN
Graduated with Honors

Professional Experience

Guest Lecturer/Speaker

Fall 2005
CDES 323: Human Interface Design
Department of Communication Design, California State University, Chico

Fall 2005
CDES 29V: Visual Communication Portfolio Review
Department of Communication Design, California State University, Chico

Civic, Volunteer, and Community Activities

Committee Member

January 2007 – Present
Membership Works Committee
Bemidji Chamber of Commerce, Bemidji, MN
I work with the other committee members to encourage Chamber members to take full advantage of their membership and grow their business and community.

Mentor

Fall 2006 – Present
Graphic Design Menorship
LearningChange, Bemidji, MN
I work with a beginning design student from Bemidji State University. We spend about four hours per month discussing real world applications for design, the creative process, and her class projects.

Fall 2003 – May 2006
Chico High ACT Mentor Program
Academy of Communications and Technology, Chico High School, Chico, CA

Secretary

July 2005 – January 2006
Turning Point Commons
Turning Point Commons Cooperative Housing, Chico, CA

Board Member

April 2004 – January 2006
Turning Point Commons
Turning Point Commons Cooperative Housing, Chico, CA

Awards & Recognition

June 2006
Excellence in Business Award: Web & Graphic Design
Awarded by CEPCO, 21st Annual Dinner and Excellence in Business Awards Ceremony, Chico, CA

April 2005
Honorable Mention for Professional/Services Web site Design
Awarded by Chico Chamber of Commerce, Chico Business Expo. www.wemanage.org

April 2004
Honorable Mention for Web site Design
Awarded by Chico Chamber of Commerce, Chico Business Expo. www.downtownchico.net

May 2002
SMASH Award: Most Creative of Show
Awarded by Department of Media Arts, California State University, Chico, CA

September 2001
1999 – 2001 MSU, Moorhead Upperclassmen Scholarship
Awarded by Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

March 2001
2000 – 2001 MSU, Moorhead Academic Honors Award
Awarded by Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

Hobbies & Interests

Outdoor Adventures
Hiking, Camping, Canoeing

Sports
Triathlons, Racquetball, Swimming, Cycling, Running

Creative
Digital Photography, Invitation Design