SUMMARY
Seasoned Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience designing and developing strategic and functional digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final polished deliverable.
EDUCATION
UW-Whitewater, Aug ‘04 – May ‘08
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer, Jun ‘11 – Present
Association Resource Center; Milwaukee, WI
Oversaw the completion of re-branding for 7 clients (logo, typography, marketing collateral).
Guide the creation and execution of marketing materials, balancing the overall client’s strategic direction with day-to-day tasks.
Execute Graphic Traffic meeting every Monday to dictate design strategy and direction as well as boost work-flow throughout week.
Developed comprehensive company style guide from the ground up.
Completion of hundreds of web & print publications for client needs including newsletters, white-papers and annual meeting packages (registration brochure, syllabus, signage, event tickets, etc.).
Video Editing for Client Annual Conferences & Award Banquets
Production Assistant, Jun ‘10 – Jun ‘11
Adserts, Inc.; Brookfield, WI
Collaborated with 10-person production & design team to create large-scale advertising inserts completing all aspects of proofing, creative design, and layout for over 20+ local and regional grocery and hardware retailers.
SKILLS
Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite applications including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom & Acrobat. Basic skills with After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Quick to adjusting to new developments in modern technology.
Microsoft Office including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook.
Basics of HTML and CSS.
Proficient in both Macintosh and PC formats.
Very proficient in photography, free-hand sketching and painting.
Advanced time and project management skills.
Eager to learn and do my best.