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Graphic Designer Resume

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Fairfax, VA

Skills
I bring to the table an excellent eye for design and the ability to produce graphic designs from concept to completion in the areas of print, web, illustration, and publication design. I have experience handling multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines and working with clients, printers, and editors, including the Federal Government and GPO. I am fluent with the PC and MAC versions of Adobe CS5 including Acrobat, DreamWeaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. I also have experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, QuarkXPress 6, Google SketchUp, and WindowsLive Movie Maker.

Employment
Graphic Designer - Confidential,
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Fairfax, VA 22031
February 2009 to October 2011

  • Redesigned womenshealth.gov website making it more user friendly and doubling traffic of the previous year.
  • Design print and online publications and materials for the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Creation of various medical/educational illustrations for use on the womenshealth.gov website.
  • Coordinate with Government Printing Office to oversee and quality check printed materials.
  • Ensure that required graphics and publications comply with federal 508 accessibility requirements.
  • Creation and editing of various online videos for use on the OWH youtube channel.

Graphic Designer - Confidential,101 East Franklin St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
December 2006 to October 2008

  • Create variety of graphics based on client\'s goals, audience, and brand guidelines.
  • Designed and developed new corporate identity package for 15 year anniversary.
  • Design and installation of sales center/point of purchase displays.

Graphic Designer - Confidential,3 West Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601
May 2005 to May 2006.

  • Plan, execute and manage design projects from concept to completion.
  • Create and maintain production schedules on design projects.
  • Maintain print vendor relations, negotiate print bids, manage printing process.

Graphic Designer - Confidential,453-B Carlisle Drive, Herndon, VA 20170
February 2004 to May 2005.

  • Develop the design, layout, and artwork for interior/exterior content of publications.
  • Manage and flight check client/agency submitted ads.
  • Provide color and tonal correction and retouching of digital images.

Graphic Designer - Confidential,9 East Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176
December 2002 to January 2004.

  • Create and maintain advertising solutions for a wide array of clients.
  • Translate client objectives into effective advertising messages.
  • Responsible for ad trafficking from sales to print.

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Magna Cum Laude
Department of Communication Arts and Design
Confidential,University - Richmond, Virginia
Concentration in Communication Design

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