Summary
A curious creature and experienced Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and fundraising industries. Skilled in page layout, photo-manipulation, vector illustration, catalogs, and many other forms of visual communication. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Graphic Design from The University of Akron.
Experience
AmeriMark Direct
Graphic Designer
1/2018 – Present, Cleveland, Ohio
- Designing layouts for a 48-page shoe catalog on a monthly basis
- Continually seeking inspiration from competitors and non-competitors to gain perspective
- Maintaining a library of styles and brand guide standards
- Seeking ways to improve or streamline processes in the Creative Department
- Participated in a committee seeking to improve the workflow within and beyond the Creative Department
AmeriMark Direct
Production Artist
12/2016 – 12/2017, Cleveland, Ohio
- Assisted the Senior and Junior Graphic Designers in making a multitude of changes for two catalogs based on comments/requests submitted via digital routing software on a daily basis
- Conducted meetings where photography was reviewed on screen for final selection
- Prepared catalogs for print production
- Assumed responsibility for designing a test catalog for 3 months
Innovairre
(F.K.A. International Data Management)
Graphic Designer/GMC Inspire™ Programmer
2/2010 – 12/2016, Akron, Ohio
- Created identity (for IDM) which included a logo, business cards, letterhead, brochures, trade-show banners, website, digital billboard and various other marketing materials
- Designed transactional HTML emails with inline CSS using Adobe Dreamweaver and Bronto software
- Programmed variable acknowledgment packages using GMC Inspire™ with emphasis on designing layouts for clients in the fundraising industry
Jasmine-Jade Enterprises, LLC
Graphic Designer/Production Artist/Illustrator
11/2004 – 10/2009, Akron, Ohio
- Designed paperback and e-book cover graphics and typography for the romantic publishing industry
- Retouched and manipulated photography for the best impact
- Designed marketing materials such as business cards, letterhead, trade-show banners, posters, playing cards, pens, magnets and more
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for introducing authors at conventions
Breen & Company
(F.K.A. Breen & Fox)
Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant
4/2004-11/2004, Cleveland, Ohio
- Designed floor plan brochures for potential lessees
- Designed ads/announcements for print in Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine
- Assisted in office organization with labels, file folders, and typing lists/charts
- Answered calls and emails from tenants to address questions or send maintenance to their suite for repairs
Education
The University of Akron
B. A. Graphic Design
Fall/1999-Spring/2002, Akron, Ohio
GPA: 3.093
Kent State University
Fine Arts/Visual Communication
Spring/1995 – Fall/1998, Kent, Ohio
GPA: 3.08