Summary
A curious creature who continues to pursue knowledge of my current field and beyond. Experienced in digital and print design from concept to completion acting as production artist, graphic designer and art director. Known for being an organized and effective visual and oral communicator.
Experience
AmeriMark Direct
Graphic Designer
1/2018–Present, Cleveland, Ohio
- Designing layouts for multiple catalogs selling shoes, apparel, bedding, and other home goods
- Mocking up concepts for photography
- Photo-retouching, photo-manipulation, and color correction
- Adapted static and video ads for social media
- Directed studio photography for still and model images
- Re-branded two catalogs in need of refreshing
AmeriMark Direct
Production Artist
12/2016–12/2017, Cleveland, Ohio
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Assisted Graphic Designers in making changes for catalogs based on comments or requests submitted via digital routing software
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Assumed responsibility for designing a test catalog
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Conducted meetings where photography was reviewed for final selection
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Prepared catalogs for print production
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 and illustrated paperback and e-book cover graphics and typography for the romantic publishing industry
- Photo-retouching, photo-manipulation, and color correction
- Designed marketing materials such as business cards, letterhead, trade-show banners, posters, playing cards, pens, magnets, and more
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for 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 for print in Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine
- Assisted in office organization with labels, file folders, plus making lists and charts.
- Answered calls and emails from tenants to address questions or to dispatch 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