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A Graphic Designer with with Bachelors in Fine Art and nine years experience in business marketing environment, result-oriented design projects in a wide variety of formats, concept development, design execution, production coordination through delivery.
Core competencies include: Corporate Identity Development, Concept Creation, Keen Design Sensitivities, Direct Response Campaigns, Content Management Skills, Presentation / Keynote Skills, Photography Experience, Budget Accountability, Production / Printing Coordination, Environmental design skills and Web Design.
Proficient in Adobe CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Quark. Proficient in both Mac and PC environments.
WORK HISTORY
VELUX America Inc. | Sr. Graphic Designer | 10/2004 to present
Part of a small in-house design team that oversees all concept, design, and production of the national brand of VELUX. Involved in project management, design and production of various projects which include: corporate brochures, magazine advertisements, catalogs, logos, corporate stationery, tradeshow booths, packaging, direct mail pieces, and marketing material guidelines.
Humane Society of York County | Volunteer | 07/2010 to present
I have been asked by the Humane Society of York County to volunteer as a Marketing Consultant and a Graphic Designer. It is a pleasure and honor to work for such a group as this, that helps the needs of an evergrowing animal population.
Freelance | Graphic Designer | 5/2001 to present
Contract graphic designer and marketing professional. Designed through implementation, for a variety of diverse clientele including: Electrophysiology Group at Duke University, Dillard’s, Nautical Fitness Center and Maple Mortgage. Successfully interpreted client needs, incorporated business goals and market research results to determine strategic design approaches. Served as liaison between client, printer, and suppliers.
Gemini Group | Contract Designer | 4/2002 to 7/2003
Part of a design team overseeing all concepts, designs, and productions of federal confidence reports for water utilities across the United States.
Signs Now | Graphic Designer | 9/2000 to 5/2001
Designed logos, commercial signs, and custom promotional displays for corporations (both graphics and lettering), Point of purchase signage and environmental displays.
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