PROFILE:

• 7 years experience freelanced as a graphic designer
• Associate of Science Degree, Graphic Design
• Created identities for small businesses
• Produced new print and web advertising
• High level of competency in design theory and design applications
• Excel at creative design work such as logos, branding materials, flyers, brochures and web implementations
• Proficient in Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Quark XPress and other graphic applications
• Proficient in web coding and scripting languages such as HTML, javascript, CSS and PHP for Web design and dymanic web content
• Proficient in web layout applications such as Dreamweaver and GoLive
• Experienced in other web solutions including Flash and SQL
• Proven ability to grasp a situation, adapt and learn quickly
• Able to meet tight deadlines
• Able to work equally well as an individual or in a team environment

Design and Production Experience:

1999-Present
Freelance graphic designer for businesses such as:

• Logoworks.com
• Prime Snax Inc.
• Arizona Jack's Beef Jerky
• Chipper Snacks
• Innovision Property Group
• JGMorris & Associates
• Cuddlebug Creations
• Healthy World Products
• Rainbow Playsystems of Utah
• Utah's Hogle Zoo
and others.

• Creating fresh design of logos, branding materials, flyers, web sites and illustrations.
• Monitoring results of marketing campaign and communicating with clients.
• Produced new print advertising from desired concept visualized by management.
• Designed and proposed ads and flyers that compliment campaign concepts.
• Implemented design in print and online materials and monitored marketing results.

Working as part of a team to develop web portals for custom print orders of collateral and branding materials. Creating demo sites to present to new and existing clients to demonstrate additional soloutions for their needs. Designing custom peices for print or online application as needed.

Effective used communication skills to assist online banking customers with troubleshooting and banking questions. Maintained a high level of customer referrals.

Improved working relationship between Polish distributors and customers. Trained employees on product information, policies and procedures. Resolved issues to customer satisfaction while meeting company policies.

Reduced time completing assigned files by 25%.
Worked well with clients and with minimal supervision.

Education:

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Associate Degree in Graphic Design plus years of experience involving- Design concepts to completion
• Proven client loyalty while maintaining company integrity
• Proficient in All graphic software using Mac or PC
• Experience in layout, design and implementation Design, Marketing, Branding, print material and web
• Experinced in web design and development from concept to completion