EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1 Year)
Working toward Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
University of Wisconsin-Marathon County (1.5 Years)
Working toward Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2 Years)
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, emphasis in Graphic Design and Printmaking
WORK:
Graphic Designer (2 Years)
Menards Advertising
Duties: Created cover and internal template designs for monthly flyers along with product layout and product illustration.
Graphic Designer (2 Years-part-time)
B. Folgert Advertising
Duties: Logo development and other print related objectives
Graphic Designer-Freelance (1 Year)
Northcentral Technical College
Duties: Logo development, school brochures, student catalogs and timetables.
Graphic Designer (1 Year)
Van De Yacht & Associates
Duties: Logo development and stationery packages. Creating print design revolving around a variety of advertising campaigns.
Art Director (3 Years)
Marathon Communications/Tamzen Media
Duties: Oversaw the development of Wausau Papers print samples along with other national accounts. Website designing and directing for multiple accounts.
Art Director/Owner (4 Years)
Digital Dialogue
Duties: Website design for clients such as Sargento Cheese, Green Bay Packers (lambeau field) and local clientele.
Art Director/Owner (3 Years to Date)
Studio 519 llc
Duties: Design for print, web, indentity/logos for a variety of local and regional and national clients.
AWARDS
1992-Van Norman Art Award, UWMC
1993-John S. Newberry Award for Creativity, UWMC
1993-Anita Appel Artist Award, UWMC
1995-National Council of Marketing and Public Relations/The Medallion Awards-Gold Medallion of Excellence
1996-Citation of Exellence, Public Sevice Division, Ad Club-Mid Wisonsin
1996-Judges Choice, Ad Club-Mid Wisonsin
2006-Wilmer Shields Rich Award, Annual Report-Silver
2006-Wilmer Shields Rich Award, Website-Silver
Gary Barden
Owner/Designer
“Studio 519 has designed and produced our annual report, website and quarterly newsletter for the past 3 years. Gary has a genuine interest in design and working with his clients–it shows in his work for us, which has earned national awards in our industry. He brings creativity, professionalism and focus to the table.”
Jean Tehan
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Executive Director
715.845.9987
510 Division St
Wausau, WI 54403