 | Graphic/Web Designer
Description:
I am a full service designer based in the East Bay, specializing in visual communications for print and web. Committed to excellence in design, I bring my in-depth experience in the fields of brand identity development, web site development, cutting edge design, and creative direction to every project.
Successful designs require a balance of creativity, communication, innovation and experience. My continuing goal is to strike that balance in a fast paced, collaborative atmosphere where my design skills can flourish, build value for my clients and form new avenues for visual communication.
Resume:
Objective:
to work in a creative environment, share ideas and go beyond what is expected.
Skills:
- extensive experience in graphic design/web design
- 10+ years supervising/managing print and web projects
- 5+ years experience staff management
- expert knowledge of industry standard software
- equally successful in team or independent role
- highly organized and detail driven
- excellent written and communication skills
Programs:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat
Quark XPress
Dreamweaver
HTML
CSS
Flash (working knowledge)
Experience:
7/07 - Present
FREELANCE WEB/PRINT DESIGNER
Work for a variety of clients designing websites, logos, company branding and identity.
2/10 - 6/10, Shennum Green Advertising, Pleasanton, CA
CONTRACT WEB/PRINT DESIGNER
Clients: Signature Properties, Transamerica Pyramid
Designed websites, mobile website, email campaigns, web banners, brochures, branding and newspaper ads. Designed social media campaign.
3/08 - 7/09, PureRed Creative, Livermore, CA
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEB DESIGNER
Client: Safeway
Designed web banners, email campaigns, website graphics, and print promotion for corporate site
Designed store circular, store signage, and promotional campaigns
Client: Longs Drugs
Designed seasonal catalogs, store circular, store signage, and promotional campaigns
Conceptual direction for catalog photoshoots including prep and sketches
Mentor/manage designers
Client: Duane Reade Drugs
Designed 64p seasonal catalog for New York client
Photography creative direction and photo styling
01/01 - 07/07 West Coast Beauty Systems, Benicia, CA
ART DIRECTOR
Managed print/web creative staff
Responsible for creative direction on all projects
Managed/designed POP, retail promotional material and promotional product packaging for 150 stores
Managed and produced monthly national trade publication
Managed work flow, print bids and press checks
Designed and coordinated creative for six yearly company hosted trade shows
Managed design and production of multiple corporate websites
Established and maintained corporate style guides
Managed department budget
11/99 - 01/01 The Cricket Company, Benicia, CA
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Designed product packaging, brochures and collateral
Designed trade show materials/booth graphics
Assisted and directed photo shoots
Designed logos, packaging and collateral for multiple monthly promotions
Managed and maintained corporate website
05/98 - 11/99 Institutional Financial Services, Benicia, CA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEB DESIGNER
Designed/produced product catalogs
Assisted in preparation for photo shoots
Coordinated freelancers and outside vendors
Re-designed and maintained company website
10/93 - 05/98 Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek CA,
West County Times, Richmond CA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEB DESIGNER
Designed and produced ads for daily publication
Designed and produced special sections and promotions
Lead designer in the launch of new websites offered to existing accounts
Previous freelance clients:
Precision Design, Benicia; Diablo Magazine, Walnut Creek; Affinito Vineyards, Pittsburg; Group Four Advertising, Lafayette; Mariposa Press, Benicia;
Education:
Adobe Flashcamp, 4.10
Adobe Flexcamp, 10.09
Academy of Art College, San Francisco CA
California Arts and Crafts, Oakland CA
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill CA
References and portfolio available upon request.
| Nancy O'Connell
Date: 4/25/2010
Location:
Martinez, CA 94553
Contact:
Nancy O'Connell
phone:925-435-9626
Email
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