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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Professional Summary

I am a creative, hands-on professional with expertise in graphic design, art direction and project management. In my current role as a Marketing Services Representative for Beverly-Hanks & Associates I work closely with Real Estate agents to develop & execute Marketing plans to exceed their sales objectives. In addition, I serve as the Print Advertising Manager, overseeing all local and national advertisements. In my previous position as Senior Graphic Designer for Burco Promotional Printing, a division of Indexx, I lead a four person department, managing all aspects of the production process. I thrive in a team environment, and enjoy creating exciting design solutions for all budgets.

On the personal side, I am intrigued by the Schell Brothers Culture of Happiness, as that is how I choose to live my life. I have always been a positive, half-full kind of person. The one who always says "Well at least....", trying to find something good about everything. I think that working for a company that promotes Happiness would be amazing.

I believe your opening presents the precise challenge and environment that I am seeking. I am attaching my resume for your review. I feel my background and skills would bring value and benefit your company.

Skills

Print advertisements
Digital media
Proficient in Adobe CS5
Superb eye for detail
Excellent communication skills
Print advertising

Excellent leader
Complex problem solving
Social media
Advanced graphic design
Creative design layouts
Project presentations

Interests

Fiber arts
Travel
Books

Work History

Senior Graphic Designer01/2007 to 01/2012
Indexx – Asheville, NC

Conceive, design and produce rack cards, postcards, brochures and business cards and other marketing materials for a high quality marketing and printing company.
Facilitate the efficient productions of all materials.
Prepare all material for pre-press.
Set-up press runs.
Manage a team of four designers.
Scheduling all work assignments and maintaining workflow.
Participate in team effort to produce streamlined production of all print materials.
Collaborate with sales team to produce the most effective designs for all clients.
Established trusting relationships with designers, customer service and sales reps.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.
Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.
Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising material.
Created aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented the products.

Senior Designer01/2006 to 01/2007
Mountaineer Publishing – Waynesville, NC

Successfully translate subject matter into concrete design for newspaper and glossy publications.
Prepare all material for pre-press of both in-house and out-sourced printing.
Facilitate the efficient productions of monthly Real Estate Glossy publication.
Awarded for Outstanding Design Achievement.
Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and ability to create fresh ads for publication.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.
Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.

Freelance Designer08/1996 to 02/2006
MaGraphics – Severna Park, MD

Efficiently manage and coordinate design production from concept through completion.
Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently met deadlines and requirements.
Assisted customers in writing copy and developing market presence.
Manage all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid and administrative functions.
Successfully completed client projects under or at budget.
Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Collaborated with vendors to ensure style consistency with other marketing materials.
Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.
Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.
Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets.

Art Director06/1988 to 07/1996
Prudential Preferred Properties – Severna Park, MD

Effectively built, motivated and directed design and production teams.
Coordinated freelance designers, consultants and vendors to meet all project requirements.
Supervised overall campaign designs and development for 40 offices within the company.
Initiated and developed Marketing Resource Catalogue, enabling agents to personalize a marketing program.
Increased the Marketing Departments output by 150%.
Extensive expertise in creating effective marketing material within tight budget parameters.
Participated in the planning and execution of annual awards program and sales rallies.
Oversaw the production of the audio/visual for these programs.
Designed and executed tradeshow displays.
Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.
Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.
Presented projects to internal clients.
Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography.
Liaised with internal clients in marketing to execute collateral creation projects.
Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.
Updated and maintained graphics library records.

Visual Information Specialist05/1987 to 06/1988
Executive Office of the President – Washington, D.C

Created new design themes for collateral materials.
Prepared classified Presidential and Vice Presidential advance diagrams and maps for utilization by the.
Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.
Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.

Junior Chamber of Commerce

First Woman elected President of local chapter.
Recognized as Outstanding State Vice President of the Year at the National Level for 1997 Served as State President for the Maryland Jaycees, a 2000 member volunteer organization.
Successfully transitioned the state fiscal year from June-May to Jan-Dec.
Served an 18 month term during the transition.
Managed a 17 member board of Directors.

Marketing Services Representative08/2013 to Current
Beverly-Hanks & Associates – Asheville, NC

Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.
Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
Formatted text and graphics for blog posts, newsletters and other materials.
Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.
Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client needs.
Developed and maintained Facebook business pages for the company and agents.
Oversaw photo shoots of properties and developed property books highlighting the best aspects of all properties.
Assisted in videos of properties, developing scripts and collaborating with the videographer and editor for the final video.
Managed all print advertising, assuring all deadlines were meet and all ads were accurate.
Developed and executed Marketing Plans for individual agents.
Liaised with internal clients in marketing to execute collateral creation projects.
Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets.
Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.
Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
Suggested styling techniques to video production team.
Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.
Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising material.
Created aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented the products.
Researched current and emerging art and graphic design technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts1986Washington College- Chestertown, MD

Art Design coursework
Advanced Graphic Design coursework

Post Graduate: Graphic DesignUniversity of Maryland- Baltimore Maryland

Advanced Graphic Design coursework

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Indexx
Mountaineer Publishing
MaGraphics
Prudential Preferred Properties
Executive Office of the President
Beverly-Hanks & Associates

School Attended

Washington College
University of Maryland

Job Titles Held:

Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Designer
Freelance Designer
Art Director
Visual Information Specialist
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Marketing Services Representative

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Fine Arts 1986
Post Graduate : Graphic Design

Senior Graphic Designer Resume Example

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