| Seasoned Graphic Designer
Description:
Print designer with over 15 years experience. I excel at finding out specifically what a client needs and designing it for them. Outstanding communication, time management and organization skills. CS3, QuarkXpress, Mac platform. I work and play well with others and have a wonderful sense of humor.
Resume:
EDUCATION: B.F.A. Graphic Design � May 1998/California State University, Fullerton
A.S. Technical Illustration � January 1992/With Honors, El Camino College, Torrance, CA.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ad, Logo, Catalog, Brochure Newsletter, Magazine and Newspaper Design. 3D Mock-Ups, E-mail blasts, Product/Packaging. QuarkXpress, CS3. Expert communication, organization and time management skills. Exceptionally resourceful and enthusiastic team player.
EXPERIENCE: Santa Barbara Design Studio (Aquent) Oxnard, CA. Nov. 2007 � Nov. 2008/Graphic Designer. 3D Mock-Ups, Product and Package Design. Closely interfacing with product managers. New product and package design for same. 3D mock ups for presentations.
� Flying Pigs Graphic Design Ventura, CA. Aug. 1993 � Present/Owner.
Logos, Business Identities, Newspaper & Magazine layout, design & ads. Brochures, Catalogs, Newsletters, Promotional Materials, Forms, CD Design, E-mail blasts. Getting to know clients and their specific needs and creating designs to meet or exceed those needs; enhancing their business success with my design materials.
� Viking Office Products Torrance, CA. June 1994 � Aug. 2003/Senior Graphic Designer.
Design and production of all catalogs for international office products distribution company. Relationships with merchandising departments in U.S. and other countries. Close coordination with prepress, management and merchandising depts. Frequent updating of book formats and designs as well as information governing styles and their corresponding computer libraries. Tracking of incoming pictures, ad copy plus logging and follow-up for same. Training of new and freelance artists. Sales increased quarterly with new catalog designs.
� Manhattan Beach I�ntermediate School Manhattan Beach, CA. November 1991 � May 1992/ Teacher's Aid. CAD instruction for 7th and 8th grade students. Assisted students with design and execution of woodworking projects, usage and safety of power tools.
� Professional Flyer Service Torrance, CA. November 1990 � March 1991/Graphic Designer. Flyers for local business', restaurants and real estate firms. Supervision of
in-house printing. Creativity and uniqueness brought to each flyer.
� Eidetics International, Inc. Torrance, CA. December 1989 � November 1990/Graphic Designer. Catalog and proposal design. Initiated standardization of proposal format. Computer graphics as well as inked drawings, charts and graphs for presentations and proposals.
� Marshall Electronics, Inc. Culver City, CA. November 1988 � Sept. 1989/Graphic Designer. Page production/catalog design. Computer graphics, advertising layouts, some test marketing. Initiated catalog design and format.
VOLUNTEERING: Karma Rescue Santa Monica, CA. 2004 - Present. Dog rescue organization. Bi-weekly rescue events; dog walking, speaking to potential adopters about specific dogs, application review, home checks. Fostering dogs.
� Aloha Beach Festival Ventura, CA. 2004 - 2005 Vendor Coordinator. Coordination, problem solving and organization of two day festival. Designs/Maps materials for print & web as needed. Processing applications, bank deposits. Placement, set up/break down of all vendors.
� Surfclass.com, Wilderness Education Program Ventura, CA. 2001 - 2005. Promoting nature and its resources as a tool for education and stewardship. Large focus on working with disadvantaged and handicapped youth. IE: Teaching the Jr. Blind to surf and kayak.
� Return To Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary Lompoc, CA. 1998 - 2001. Design of brochures, flyers, newsletter, designing/building projects, fencing, handiwork and grunt labor as needed.
� Meyer Manor Homeowners Association Redondo Beach, CA. Secretary 1999-2000,
President 2000-2003. Keeping H.O.A. on track & focused utilization of resources for the
best property upkeep.
ASSOCIATIONS: Wilderness Medical Associate Wilderness First Aid Training/October 2003.
� Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Alpha Pi Chapter El Camino College 1988 to Present. President 1991-1992, Activity Chairman 1989-1990, 1990-1991
� National Dean�s List; 1988, 1989, 1990
INTERESTS: Stained Glass, Ceramics, Woodworking & Home Improvement Projects, Gourmet Cooking, Freshwater Aquarium, Surfing, Kayaking, Camping.
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
| Courtney Abercrombie
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Date: 10/21/2009
Location:
Ventura, CA 93004
Contact:
Courtney Abercrombie
phone:805.659.5475
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