Freelancer Graphics Designer Resume
Ellicott City, MD
CAREER PROFILE:
A professional graphics designer with over 10 years experience working in production seeking an opportunity with a company that will allow me to contribute my visual talents and conceptual skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in: graphics software programs like Adobe CS (4/5), Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Excel, and Microsoft Visio
Strong background in: print, fabrication, photography, imaging, fine arts and illustration
Knowledge of: both PC and Mac - based computers
Familiar with: HTML and JavaScript
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Ellicott City, MD
Freelancer Graphics Designer
Responsibilities:
- Contracted by a local business to create marketing e-panel presentations for 2010 Tradeshow events
- Designed logos, business cards, flyers, postcards, posters, and brochures for area businesses
- Created business cards for entrepreneurs, other artists, and network contacts
Confidential, McLean, VA
Proposal Graphics/Illustrator Designer
Responsibilities:
- Interacted with Director and Senior Consultant on priority work and deadlines
- Collaborated with design team to redesign charts, diagrams, illustrations, and PowerPoint presentations
- Managed design files which upon approval was collected and categorized for contract & proposal team
- Provided a record log on completed tasks for accurate timekeeping and client billing
Confidential, Rockville, MD.
Graphics Designer
Responsibilities:
- Created animated e-panel presentations for the 2008 and 2009 ATCA, 2009 ATC, 2010 Amsterdam and Federal Aviation Administration IT tradeshows
- Worked cooperatively with tradeshow coordinators to create super-graphics for tradeshow banners to be displayed at national conferences
- Responsible for creating PowerPoint presentations for proposal meetings
- Designed proposal covers and templates
Confidential, Lanham, MD
Graphics Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Produced and updated corporate brochures, presentations, and bulletins
- Participated in weekly Business Development Group meetings and presented creative ideas
- Recommended innovative changes to corporate website and proposal packages
- Provided customer service assistance to DST staff and customers
- Designed proposal graphics for covers, binders, charts, slides, and invitations
- Worked directly with Web Developer, outside vendors, and printing services
Confidential, Lanham, MD
Graphics Designer
Responsibilities:
- Created 2 & 4 color-process brochures, postcard mailer, catalogs and magazines
- Handled design request through an online management system
- Retouched book covers for BRS printer
- Scanned book covers for RLPG web developers to post on website
- Maintained pre-flight files and records of previous or incoming jobs status
- Worked cooperatively with Imprint managers and Coordinators to design marketing materials
- Volunteered to pack and ship books at the West Virginia warehouse facility
Confidential, Washington, DC
Graphics Designer
Responsibilities:
- Provided Graphics Support Services to customers at the print shop and via email
- Consulted with clients regarding pricing orders and shipment
- Managed jobs on a daily basis utilizing all in-house equipment (plotter, color-scanners, cutter/laminator)
- Created publications, booklets, fliers, posters, banner signs enhanced pictures and scanned/retouched photos
- Provided assistance to customers over the phone, and managed electronic files