Graphic Designer Resume
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