My name is Trudy Messerli. I live in Edgar, Nebraska.

After my high school graduation, I attended McCook Community College and received two degrees, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of Arts degree in Art. I also attended Central Community College in Hastings and received the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Art plus a certificate in Web Page Design, and another in Computer Graphics.

I am employed by Central Community College as an instructor and as a CTC trainer. I also do some freelance graphic designing. I have taught classes in the Graphic/Media Arts department for about 5 years now. The classes consist of learning illustration software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Freehand. I can also teach basic web design classes and animation. I helped design the appearance of the college’s WebCT online degree by creating custom made icons and coming up with a suitable color scheme. I have also done freelance work such as creating advertising materials for companies, designing logos and brochures, and retouching and customizing photographs. I am also the sponsor for the campus’s student organization Campus Crusade for Christ.

During the summer months I enjoy working at my hometown swimming pool. I am a certified swimming instructor (WSI) and a lifeguard instructor (LGI), and enjoy teaching swimming lessons at my pool as well as other pools. I am a member of the Hastings Art Club, as well as the Edgar Artist’s Guild. I enjoy painting, drawing, photography, playing the piano, fishing, traveling and playing softball.

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